New Names Proposed for Gloucestershire’s Future Councils Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation shirehall elections governance mergers councillors Shire Hall officials in Gloucestershire have proposed preferred names and the number of councillors for the county’s new councils as part of significant local government restructuring planned over the next two years. Under … Read More
Gloucester Suburb United by Proposal for Single Parish Amid Confusing Borders Friday, May 29, 2026 gloucester coopersedge parish boundaries localgovernment governance community survey reorganisation unitary A public meeting is set to engage residents of Coopers Edge, a Gloucester suburb famously near the county’s cheese-rolling site Cooper’s Hill, to discuss uniting the area under one parish council. Currently, Coopers Edge is … Read More
Row erupts as plans to consult public on Gloucester’s future shot down Friday, May 22, 2026 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation parishcouncil consultation governance unitaryauthority civicoffices counciltax community A heated debate has erupted in Gloucester after a proposal to consult residents on the future governance of the city was narrowly defeated. This discussion comes as Gloucestershire undergoes a significant local government … Read More
Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid Seeks to Secure Ancient Commoners’ Rights and Reinstate Sheep Liaison Group Sunday, May 3, 2026 forest commoning biosphere unesco sheep governance conservation heritage disease community The Forest of Dean’s application for UNESCO biosphere status has sparked cautious optimism among local commoners, provided their ancient rights are formally reaffirmed and key support structures, like the Sheep Liaison Group, … Read More
Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid Could Gain Support if Ancient Commoning Rights Are Affirmed Sunday, May 3, 2026 forestdean commoning unesco biosphere rights sheepliaison conservation governance heritage community The Forest of Dean’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has raised hopes and concerns alike, particularly among the local commoners. Their support may depend on reaffirming their ancient rights and reinstating … Read More
Village Poll Set to Decide Fate of Troubled Longhope Parish Council Monday, April 27, 2026 longhope parishcouncil forestofdean misconduct financialirregularities investigation community governance election localpolitics Residents of Longhope, a village in the Forest of Dean, are gearing up for a crucial poll next month to determine whether the remaining members of their parish council should be removed from office. This marks a significant … Read More