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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New plans for a scaled-down but urgently needed leisure centre in the Forest of Dean have received council approval despite concerns about looming deadlines. Forest of Dean District Council is set to press ahead with building …
The Forest of Dean District Council has approved scaled-back plans for a new leisure centre at Five Acres, moving forward amid concerns over funding deadlines and community expectations. Originally granted £9.2 million in …
The proposed sale of Gloucestershire Airport is set to meet a critical January 31 deadline, yet uncertainty lingers among local residents and council leaders. Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City Councils are moving forward …
The sale of Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton is approaching a critical January 31 deadline, as Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City Councils prepare contingency plans amid growing public debate. The 375-acre site, …
Plans to reduce sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to meeting its climate change commitments. The council, responsible for an annual carbon footprint …
Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have set a firm deadline of January 31 to finalize the sale of Gloucestershire Airport, located in Staverton, to their preferred purchaser, Horizon Aero Group. The …
Motorists frustrated by persistent congestion on the A48 heading into Wales may see renewed hope as Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop announces he will now consider proposals for a Chepstow bypass—a project he opposed two and a …
Gloucester City Council has experienced the steepest percentage decline in spending power among all English councils over the past ten years, according to recent Government financial analyses. The Liberal Democrat-led council …
The Government is facing strong criticism for implementing “extreme” funding cuts to Gloucestershire County Council, while allegedly relying on “smoke and mirrors” tactics to obscure the true extent of reductions. According …
Gloucestershire County Council has sharply criticized the government over significant funding cuts, accusing it of using “smoke and mirrors” to obscure the real impact of the reductions. Officials say the recent Fair Funding …