Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Under Jeremy Hilton's Leadership Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy gloucester council leadership scrutiny governance transparency opposition politics accountability There is mounting worry that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council amid the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition members have voiced concerns about increasingly autocratic governance after repeated … Read More
Tewkesbury MP and Council Leader Advocate for United Gloucestershire Amid Concerns Over County Split Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment publicservices council reorganization consultation equality community governance Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas and Borough Council Leader Richard Stanley have joined forces to express strong support for maintaining a single unitary authority across Gloucestershire. They warn that dividing the county into … Read More
Gloucester Residents Face Higher Taxes Amid Service Cuts as Council Approves Budget Increase Saturday, February 28, 2026 gloucester budget taxincrease localgovernment councilservices financialcrisis recoveryplan bailout governance propertysales Starting in April, residents of Gloucester will pay higher taxes while receiving fewer council services, following the city council’s approval of a 2.99% tax increase. This decision comes as the financially strained … Read More
Gloucester Council Approves Tax Increase Amid Financial Struggles Saturday, February 28, 2026 gloucester council tax hike budget recovery funding services governance finance Gloucester residents will see a rise in council tax payments starting this April, as councillors have approved a 2.99% increase despite ongoing financial challenges. The decision comes after the Government pledged a £15.5 … Read More
Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Champions East-West Split in Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary cheltenham gloucester councils reorganisation community consultation governance Gloucestershire is currently considering a major shake-up of its local government structure, with residents invited to share their views on proposed changes. The Government is consulting on three options for reorganisation. … Read More