Cotswold Chief Declines to Disclose Councillor’s Identity in Counter Fraud Investigation Tuesday, October 21, 2025 cotswold councillor fraud investigation council confidentiality transparency governance ethics leadership The head of Cotswold District Council has refused to divulge the name of a councillor referenced in an ongoing counter fraud investigation. Despite calls for transparency, the chief executive emphasized that no wrongdoing has … Read More
D-Day Looming for Six Gloucestershire Councils Facing Abolition – What’s at Stake? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reform councils abolition governance restructuring community services administration Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government reorganization that could see six councils abolished. This transformative change aims to streamline governance, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. But … Read More
Cheltenham Residents to Vote on Establishing a Town Council Amid Borough Council Cuts Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham towncouncil localgovernment representation community boroughcouncil governance consultation spa elections Residents of Cheltenham are being asked to weigh in on whether they want to create a new town council in the event that the current borough council is abolished. The proposal comes as part of ongoing discussions about … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Safeguards Following Jailing of Man Holding Four Council Jobs Simultaneously Monday, October 6, 2025 fraud council employment safeguards oversight governance investigation accountability publicsector whistleblower Bryn Howells has been jailed after it was uncovered that he held four council jobs simultaneously, earning at least £236,000 during this period. This case has sparked significant questions regarding the effectiveness of … Read More
Calls for Gloucestershire Councillor's Standards Hearing to Be Held Transparently Monday, September 29, 2025 gloucestershire councillor standards hearing transparency public accountability governance ethics localgovernment There are growing calls for a Gloucestershire councillor’s standards hearing to be conducted openly rather than behind closed doors. Local residents and transparency advocates insist that allowing public access to the … Read More
City Lib Dem Chief Jeremy Hilton Retains Top Role as Time Runs Out on No Confidence Vote Friday, September 19, 2025 jeremyhilton libdems localpolitics noconfidence councilmeeting leadership citycouncil politicaldebate agenda governance Jeremy Hilton, the leader of the City Liberal Democrats, has retained his position as the opportunity for a no-confidence vote expired. During a prolonged council meeting that lasted over four hours, councillors were unable …