Gloucester’s Financial Crisis Unlikely to Hinder County Council Reorganisation, Says Leader Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester council funding reorganisation unitary government finance crisis local authorities Gloucester City Council’s urgent financial challenges have raised concerns about the future of local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. The council requires emergency funding of between £12.5 million and £17.5 … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Rubbish Crisis Amid Funding Shortfall Monday, December 22, 2025 gloucester rubbish recycling ubico council finance collections streetcleaning bailout wastemanagement Gloucester City Council is grappling with a severe funding crisis that risks leaving streets “blighted by piles of rubbish awaiting collection.” The council urgently seeks a Government bailout loan ranging from £12.5 million … Read More
Gloucester Mayor Clarifies Timing of Special Meeting Amid AI Video Controversy Sunday, December 21, 2025 gloucester mayor ai video politics council finance meeting controversy transparency Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent misinformation surrounding the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18, which focused on the council’s critical financial situation. The Liberal … Read More
Gloucester Mayor Clarifies Misconceptions Amid AI Video Controversy Over Special Meeting Timing Sunday, December 21, 2025 gloucester mayor ai council finance meeting misinformation loan publicdebate politics Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent online misinformation regarding his stance on the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18. The meeting was convened to update the public on Gloucester … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns of Financial Crisis as Council Faces £564k Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance cuts climate assets savings governance Cheltenham Borough Council is confronting a significant financial challenge, with a reported £564,000 overspend putting the authority’s budget under severe strain. While council leaders remain confident in their ability to … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns Council Is 'Sliding Into Crisis' Amid £564k Budget Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More