Ex-Cotswold Council Leader Cleared of Misconduct Calls for Public Apology Friday, April 24, 2026 cotswold harris council misconduct procurement investigation transparency apology governance fairness Joe Harris, former leader of Cotswold District Council, has been fully cleared of any misconduct following a comprehensive investigation into a procurement-related counter fraud report. Harris, a Liberal Democrat councillor, … Read More
Gloucester Suburb Faces ‘Bonkers’ Boundary Confusion Amid Council Reorganisation Monday, April 6, 2026 gloucestershire coopersedge localgovernment boundary unitarycouncil tewkesbury stroud reorganisation community governance Local government restructuring in Gloucestershire is stirring confusion and concern for residents of Coopers Edge, a suburb already divided between two district councils. The county-wide reorganisation proposes merging … Read More
Gloucester City Council Strengthens Finance Team to Overcome Recent Turmoil Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucester council finance restructuring bailout management overspending recovery teamwork governance Gloucester City Council is taking significant measures to stabilize its financial management by expanding and restructuring its finance team. This move comes after the authority narrowly avoided effective bankruptcy when … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Its Own Strategic Authority Amid Devolution Debate Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority weca bristol localgovernment council partnerships mercia governance Gloucestershire is asserting its capability to form its own strategic authority, rejecting proposals to merge into a Bristol-centric partnership or join councils with northern neighbors such as Herefordshire and … Read More
Councillor’s Bullying Investigation Costs Taxpayers Over £62,000, Prompting Concern Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation councillor forestofdean governance conflict conduct costs timeline training Serious concerns have been raised over the handling of a bullying complaint against Forest of Dean District Councillor Philip Burford, after the investigation cost taxpayers more than £62,000. Councillors recently reviewed … Read More
Councillor Bullying Probe Costs Taxpayers £62,000, Raising Serious Process Concerns Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying councillor investigation forestofdean governance conflict costs codeofconduct process accountability The Forest of Dean District Council is facing scrutiny after a costly investigation into allegations of councillor bullying racked up a bill exceeding £62,000 to taxpayers. The complex and protracted case involved Independent … Read More