Councillor Banned from Committees for Three Years Following Bullying Allegations at Forest of Dean Council Monday, December 15, 2025 bullying misconduct councillor forestofdean planning harassment sanctions council governance ethics Councillor Philip Burford, a longstanding member of the Forest of Dean District Council and former leader of the Independent group, has been banned from serving on all committees for three years after being formally censured … Read More
Councillor Banned from Committees After Years of Bullying Staff at Forest of Dean Council Monday, December 15, 2025 bullying councillor forestofdean misconduct planning censure council governance harassment sanctions A councillor at Forest of Dean District Council has been banned from all committees for three years following sustained bullying of planning officers. Philip Burford, former leader of the Independent group and chairman of the … Read More
'Appalling' AI Fake Video of Mayor Sparks Outrage Amid Claims It Prompted U-Turn on Critical Council Meeting Saturday, December 13, 2025 gloucester ai politics mayor transparency council finance controversy governance technology An AI-generated video mocking Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from local politicians. The video, created by Community Independents group leader Alastair Chambers and shared on … Read More
Gloucester City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Financial Crisis Amid Calls for Transparency Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester council finance crisis transparency bailout governance recovery accountability emergency Gloucester City Council will convene a special public meeting next week to address its escalating financial crisis, responding to persistent demands from Labour, Conservative, and Independent councillors for transparency … Read More
Council Crisis, Crime Crackdown, and Free Festive Parking: Top Stories from Gloucester Wednesday, December 3, 2025 gloucester council crime parking festive community safety governance holiday local Gloucester has been buzzing with major developments recently, capturing the attention of residents across the city. Key among these is a growing council crisis, which has raised concerns about local governance and … Read More
Gloucester City Council Seeks £17.5m Government Bailout to Avert Financial Collapse Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucester council bailout finance crisis section114 overspend cyberattack cuts governance Gloucester City Council is on the brink of financial collapse and is preparing to request an emergency bailout loan of up to £17.5 million from the Government to avoid effectively declaring bankruptcy. At an upcoming Cabinet … Read More