City Chiefs Confident of February Bailout to Avert Gloucester Council Bankruptcy Thursday, December 11, 2025 gloucester council finance bailout budget crisis government recovery bankruptcy localgovernment Gloucester City Council is confronting its most severe financial crisis to date, facing the threat of bankruptcy without urgent government intervention. Council leaders have expressed confidence they will secure a financial … Read More
No Panic for Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend Despite City Council’s Finance Woes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil finance heritage venue Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on track despite the City Council’s recent financial challenges. Last week, the council announced it will be giving up its lease on Blackfriars Priory— … Read More
Gloucester City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Financial Crisis Amid Calls for Transparency Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester council finance crisis transparency bailout governance recovery accountability emergency Gloucester City Council will convene a special public meeting next week to address its escalating financial crisis, responding to persistent demands from Labour, Conservative, and Independent councillors for transparency … Read More
Gloucester Businesses Voice Concern Over Long-Term Effects of Budget Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester budget chamberofcommerce business wages recruitment priceinflation economy mp finance Local businesses in Gloucester are expressing unease about the long-term consequences of the Chancellor’s recent economic plans, fearing that increased wage bills could hinder recruitment efforts or force price … Read More
County Council Proposes Significant Tax and Parking Fee Increases in New Budget Survey Sunday, December 7, 2025 budget taxes parking gloucestershire council finance permits transport infrastructure consultation Gloucestershire residents are once again facing a series of tax and parking fee increases as the County Council opens a consultation on its proposed budget for the upcoming financial year. This week, County Council leaders … Read More
Gloucester City Council Seeks £17.5m Government Bailout to Avert Financial Collapse Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucester council bailout finance crisis section114 overspend cyberattack cuts governance Gloucester City Council is on the brink of financial collapse and is preparing to request an emergency bailout loan of up to £17.5 million from the Government to avoid effectively declaring bankruptcy. At an upcoming Cabinet … Read More