Cyber Attack at Gloucester City Council Linked to £1.5 Million Overspend and Risk of Bankruptcy Wednesday, September 3, 2025 cyberattack gloucester council finances overspend bankruptcy cybersecurity political risk governance Gloucester City Council is facing serious financial challenges after a recent cyber attack contributed to an overspend of £1.5 million, raising fears of potential bankruptcy. Political leaders have publicly voiced their … Read More
City Lib Dem Chief Jeremy Hilton Faces Possible Ouster Amid Leadership Disputes Friday, August 15, 2025 jeremyhilton liberaldemocrats leadership politics citycouncil partyconflict autocratic councillor governance localpolitics Jeremy Hilton, leader of the City Liberal Democrats, is reportedly facing challenges to his position amid concerns over his leadership style, which some critics have labeled as ‘autocratic.’ Despite the growing … Read More
Widespread Vacancies in Gloucestershire’s Parish and Town Councils Raise Concerns Wednesday, August 13, 2025 gloucestershire vacancies parishcouncils towncouncils localgovernment community governance reorganization councils leadership Gloucestershire is currently facing a significant challenge with hundreds of vacancies across its parish and town councils. These councils play a vital role in representing local communities, managing local services, and … Read More
How British Overseas Territories Work – And How You Can Visit or Live There Tuesday, June 17, 2025 british overseas territories travel residency governance tax tourism workpermits finance The British Overseas Territories (BOTs) are a fascinating network of 14 territories scattered across the globe, each with its own distinct identity yet united by their constitutional ties to the United Kingdom. Ranging from … Read More
Gloucester Lib Dems' Reliance on Tory and Labour Support Highlights Fragile Council Leadership Amid Vision Approval Thursday, May 29, 2025 gloucester liberaldemocrats council corporateplan housing regeneration labour conservatives politics governance The recent approval of Gloucester City Council’s corporate plan has laid bare the Liberal Democrats’ tenuous grip on leadership, as they had to secure backing from both Labour and Conservative councillors to get their vision … Read More
Cheltenham Explores Establishing Its Own Town Council Amid Local Government Reforms Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cheltenham localgovernment parishcouncil devolution unitary governance democracy community consultation reorganisation Cheltenham is considering the creation of its own town council as part of preparations for significant local government reforms that will see the abolition of the Borough Council. These changes follow the Government’s … Read More