Victoria Atherstone, representing the Liberal Democrats, has won the recent St Marks and St Peter’s by-election for Gloucestershire County Council in Cheltenham, securing 44% of the vote. Atherstone garnered 1,607 votes, …
The Liberal Democrats have decisively retained control of Cheltenham Borough Council after securing 17 of the 20 seats contested in the May 7 local elections. This result reinforces their dominance at the Municipal Offices, …
The Liberal Democrats have successfully retained control of Cheltenham Borough Council, winning 17 of the 20 seats contested in the May 7 local elections. This strong performance underscores their continued influence in the …
Cheltenham residents will head to the polls on May 7 to elect their representatives for the Borough Council. This year, half the council’s 40 seats—20 in total—are contested in the Municipal Offices election. Currently …
Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a …
Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Stroud District’s Green Party has vehemently criticized the Government-mandated shake-up of local councils in Gloucestershire, labeling the plan as “shameful” and “undemocratic.” The government seeks to dissolve the current …
Gloucestershire County Council has made a firm commitment to ensure that the voices and needs of young people are carefully considered in all decisions affecting their lives. This pledge reflects the council’s dedication to …
The Forest of Dean District Council’s ambitious plan to meet a housing target of 12,000 new homes by 2045—including proposals for one or two entirely new towns—has drawn sharp criticism from local councillors and residents …