Gloucester City Council Writes Off Nearly £1 Million in Debt Over Two Years Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucester debt writeoff counciltax businessrates commercialproperty localgovernment financialcrisis recovery governance Gloucester City Council has written off almost £1 million in debt over the past two years, highlighting significant financial challenges for the local authority. The council, recently granted a £15.5 million bailout loan by … Read More
Gloucester Residents Face Higher Taxes Amid Service Cuts as Council Approves Budget Increase Saturday, February 28, 2026 gloucester budget taxincrease localgovernment councilservices financialcrisis recoveryplan bailout governance propertysales Starting in April, residents of Gloucester will pay higher taxes while receiving fewer council services, following the city council’s approval of a 2.99% tax increase. This decision comes as the financially strained … Read More
Calls for Forensic Probe into Financial Crisis at Gloucester City Council Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucester forensic investigation council financialcrisis transparency accountability auditing opposition governance Gloucester City Council’s opposition parties have united in calling for a forensic investigation into the council’s ongoing financial crisis. Leaders from the Conservative, Labour, and Independent groups have jointly issued … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Accountability Questions Amid £2.8m Budget Overspend and Emergency Bailout Request Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester council budget overspend accountability financialcrisis investigation governance bailout crisis Gloucester City Council remains shrouded in uncertainty as no individual has yet claimed responsibility for the financial crisis that has compelled councillors to reset the current budget following a £2.8 million overspend. … Read More
Century-Old Rendcomb College to Close at Academic Year’s End Amid Financial Struggles Friday, January 23, 2026 rendcomb closure independentschool education cirencester boarding financialcrisis schoolclosure wycliffe admissions Rendcomb College, a prestigious independent school near Cirencester with a legacy spanning over 100 years, has announced it will permanently close its doors at the conclusion of this academic year due to financial challenges. … Read More
Three Choirs Festival and Other Events Face Funding Cuts as Gloucester Council Halves Festivals Budget Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucester festivals funding threechoirs culture budgetcuts council events arts financialcrisis Gloucester City Council is set to cut its festivals and events budget by more than half, placing funding for key cultural events like the renowned Three Choirs Festival in jeopardy. This reduction comes as the council seeks … Read More