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
Calls for Forensic Probe into Financial Crisis at Gloucester City Council Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucester forensic investigation council financialcrisis transparency accountability auditing opposition governance Gloucester City Council’s opposition parties have united in calling for a forensic investigation into the council’s ongoing financial crisis. Leaders from the Conservative, Labour, and Independent groups have jointly issued … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Accountability Questions Amid £2.8m Budget Overspend and Emergency Bailout Request Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester council budget overspend accountability financialcrisis investigation governance bailout crisis Gloucester City Council remains shrouded in uncertainty as no individual has yet claimed responsibility for the financial crisis that has compelled councillors to reset the current budget following a £2.8 million overspend. … Read More
Calls for Gloucester Councillors to Disclose Membership in Secret Societies and Private Clubs Wednesday, January 28, 2026 transparency gloucester councillors secret-societies freemasons labour liberal-democrats conservatives governance accountability Calls are growing in Gloucester for city councillors to be mandated to declare their membership in “secret societies” and private clubs. Labour councillors are spearheading a motion to change the council’s rules, … Read More
Fears for Cheltenham Council Services as Half of Councillors Lag in Cyber Security Training Saturday, January 3, 2026 cybersecurity councils training gloucestershire cheltenham ransomware cyberattack governance resilience threats Concerns are mounting that vital services in Gloucestershire’s Cheltenham Borough Council could be at risk of cyber attacks due to incomplete cyber security training among councillors. A recent freedom of information request … Read More