Gloucestershire to Become a Single Unitary Authority as Six District Councils Set for Dissolution Thursday, July 16, 2026 gloucestershire unitary council reorganisation localgovernment democracy services elections finance governance A significant reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has been confirmed, with ministers deciding to replace the existing county and six district and borough councils with a single unitary authority. This … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces Key Decision on East-West Council Split or Greater Gloucester Authority Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment reorganisation unitarycouncil greatergloucester devolution elections countycouncil districtcouncil governance A pivotal decision on the future of Gloucestershire’s local government structure is anticipated next week, with options including splitting the county into East and West councils, creating a Greater Gloucester authority, or … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces Key Decision on Councils Reorganisation: East-West Split, Greater Gloucester, or Single Authority Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation devolution elections governance districts policy Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government restructure, with a decision anticipated next week on whether the county will be divided into East and West councils, form a new Greater Gloucester authority, … Read More
Government-backed Gloucestershire council reveals additional £1m overspend despite £15.5m loan Monday, July 6, 2026 gloucester council overspend finance government bailout budget accountability tax governance Gloucester City Council, already buoyed by a £15.5 million emergency government loan earlier this year, has disclosed a new overspend of more than £1.12 million for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This … Read More
Gloucester City Council Reports £1m Overspend Despite Government Bailout Monday, July 6, 2026 gloucester overspend council government bailout finance accountability budget governance crisis Gloucester City Council, already supported by a substantial government bailout earlier this year, has revealed a fresh financial overspend exceeding £1.12 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year. This … Read More
Takeover Imminent at Eight Gloucestershire Schools as Troubled Trust Plans to Disband Tuesday, June 30, 2026 gloucestershire education trust sand schools financial governance takeover department intervention Eight schools in Gloucestershire are facing an imminent takeover following significant financial difficulties within the trust that manages them. Earlier this year, the SAND Academies Trust, headquartered at The Milestone … Read More