Gloucestershire Airport: Residents Demand Say in Staverton Site’s Future Through Citizens' Assembly Tuesday, March 24, 2026 gloucestershire airport staverton citizensassembly community greenparty councillors ownership aviation localresidents Calls are growing for local residents to have greater influence over the future of Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton, with Green Party councillors urging the establishment of a citizens' assembly to guide its next chapter. … Read More
Council Approves Nearly 3% Tax Increase to Fund £1 Million in Projects from Reserves Monday, February 23, 2026 counciltax reserves budget forestofdean gloucestershire greenparty localgovernment publicservices finance projects Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has approved a 2.99 percent increase in council tax starting this April, raising the annual charge for a Band D property to £218.29—an increase of £6.34. This budget decision … Read More
Council tax and parking charges rise as Gloucestershire County Council approves 2026/27 budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire roads socialcare parking localgovernment greenparty liberaldemocrats transport Starting April 2026, residents of Gloucestershire will face higher council tax bills, on-street parking fees, and residential permit charges following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Cotswold Lib Dems Win Council Seat from Greens in By-Election Friday, January 23, 2026 cotswold libdem byelection therissingtons council greenparty politics election localgovernment craigthurling In a recent by-election for The Rissingtons ward on the Cotswold District Council, the Liberal Democrats have reclaimed a seat from the Green Party. Craig Thurling emerged victorious, marking a significant gain for the Lib … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns Council Is 'Sliding Into Crisis' Amid £564k Budget Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More
‘Courageous’ Cotswolds Councillor Battling Brain Tumour Receives Standing Ovation as He Resigns Thursday, November 27, 2025 cotswolds councillor greenparty braintumour resignation sustainability council courage community health Andrew Maclean, the groundbreaking Green Party councillor for The Rissingtons in Cotswold District Council, earned a heartfelt standing ovation as he announced his resignation on November 26, after being diagnosed with a … Read More