‘Dangerous’ Roads Criticized as Potholes Twice Damage Private Hire Driver’s Car in Months Monday, February 23, 2026 potholes roads gloucestershire transport highways damage privatehire maintenance funding infrastructure The condition of roads across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Forest of Dean has been labeled dangerous, as private hire drivers frequently suffer vehicle damage caused by potholes. Hussain Vorajee, a seasoned private hire … Read More
Leading Psychiatrist Highlights 1.8 Million Awaiting Mental Health Treatment in England’s “Silent Pandemic” Wednesday, February 18, 2026 mentalhealth psychiatry nhs stigma funding anxiety depression children socialdeterminants treatment A growing “silent mental health pandemic” is sweeping across England, with an alarming 1.8 million people currently awaiting treatment, according to Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Smith … Read More
Leading Psychiatrist Highlights 1.8 Million Awaiting Mental Health Treatment in England's Silent Crisis Wednesday, February 18, 2026 mentalhealth psychiatry nhs funding stigma anxiety depression children treatment pandemic England is grappling with a “silent mental health pandemic,” according to Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She warned that mental health services are often overlooked and underfunded because … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Budget Faces Toughest Year with Nearly 6% Tax Hike to Boost Neighbourhood Officers Monday, February 9, 2026 gloucestershire police policebudget taxincrease neighbourhoodpolicing funding precept crime publicsafety policing Gloucestershire taxpayers will see an increase in their council tax bills by nearly six percent from April, as the police budget rises to fund additional neighbourhood officers. Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson has … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Proposes Increases in Council Tax and Parking Permit Fees Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gloucestershire council budget counciltax parking socialcare roadmaintenance localgovernment funding finance Gloucestershire residents are facing increased council tax and higher charges for residential parking permits starting this April. On January 28, Gloucestershire County Council unveiled its budget proposals for the 2026/27 … 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