Taxpayers Face £62k Bill in Borough Councillor Bullying Investigation Amid Process Failures Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation council governance misconduct costs conflict process training accountability Significant concerns have emerged over the handling of a bullying complaint against Councillor Philip Burford in the Forest of Dean District, with the total cost to taxpayers surpassing £62,000. The prolonged investigation … 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
‘Mercia’ Combined Authority Proposal Gains Support in Gloucestershire Monday, March 23, 2026 gloucestershire mercia combinedauthority devolution midlands worcestershire warwickshire localgovernment mayoral governance The prospect of Gloucestershire joining Warwickshire and Worcestershire to form a “Mercia” combined authority with a directly elected mayor has received a warm welcome from opposition leaders within the county. England’s … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport: Councils Respond to Sale Collapse, Focus on Supporting Aviation Businesses Saturday, March 21, 2026 gloucestershire airport councils sale aviation business finance governance economy accountability Gloucestershire Airport’s future remains uncertain following the collapse of its proposed sale, raising concerns about financial transparency and operational stability. The 375-acre Staverton site, jointly owned by Cheltenham … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Collapse Spurs Councils to Prioritize Business Support and Financial Stability Saturday, March 21, 2026 gloucestershire airport councils aviation sale finance businesses economy governance accountability Councils in Gloucestershire are facing mounting scrutiny following the failed sale of Gloucestershire Airport, as they shift focus to supporting the airport’s businesses and addressing ongoing financial challenges. Last week, … Read More
Gloucester City Council Writes Off Nearly £1 Million in Debt Over Two Years Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucester debt writeoff counciltax businessrates commercialproperty localgovernment financialcrisis recovery governance Gloucester City Council has written off almost £1 million in debt over the past two years, highlighting significant financial challenges for the local authority. The council, recently granted a £15.5 million bailout loan by … Read More