Rough Sleeping in Gloucester: Tents Seen Across Public Spaces Amid Complex Challenges Wednesday, May 6, 2026 gloucester homelessness roughsleeping council community support outreach housing tents publicspaces In recent weeks, tents have been increasingly spotted across Gloucester’s cityscape, including in shopping centres, car parks, churchyards, and parks. This visible presence underscores a growing challenge for city officials … Read More
Gloucester’s Rough Sleepers Find Shelter in Car Parks, Churchyards, and Parks Wednesday, May 6, 2026 gloucester roughsleeping homelessness council support tents community outreach housing shelters Rough sleeping has become an increasingly visible issue in Gloucester, with tents spotted in various public places including shopping centres, car parks, churchyards, and parks. Earlier this year, Gloucester City Council … Read More
Gloucester City Council Leader Alastair Chambers Faces Harassment Charges Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester councillor harassment charges court publicorderact politics localgovernment alastairchambers magistrates Alastair Chambers, the group leader of the Community Independents at Gloucester City Council, is set to appear in court this week following charges of harassment. Chambers, aged 45 and representing Matson, Robinswood, and … Read More
Gloucester City Council Leader Alastair Chambers Charged with Harassment Tuesday, May 5, 2026 harassment alastairchambers gloucester council communityindependents publicorder magistratescourt politics localgovernment councillor Alastair Chambers, the group leader of the Community Independents at Gloucester City Council, is scheduled to appear before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on May 7 following harassment charges. The councillor, who represents … Read More
Calls Mount Over Empty Council Homes Amid Rising Homelessness in Gloucester Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester council housing refurbishment homelessness temporaryaccommodation costs security vulnerable leadership Growing concerns have been raised about vacant council homes in Gloucester, intended to provide shelter for vulnerable individuals, with opposition councillors discovering one property left unsecured. Conservative councillors … Read More
Calls for Action Over Empty Council Homes for Vulnerable People Amid Increase in Tent Dwellings Across Gloucester Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester council housing homelessness refurbishment vulnerable accommodation costs leadership temporary Serious concerns have been raised about empty homes owned by Gloucester City Council that were originally intended to house vulnerable individuals. Opposition Conservative councillors recently discovered one of these … Read More