'A Postcode Lottery': Concerns Grow Over Rural Gloucestershire Being Left Behind in Road Safety Scheme Wednesday, June 24, 2026 gloucestershire roadsafety communityspeedwatch 20mph conservative libdem rural funding speeding village Calls are mounting to restore funding for the community speed watch scheme in Gloucestershire after it was quietly cut earlier this year to support the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the county. The controversy arises … Read More
Cameron Thomas MP Denies Allegations Following Arrest Monday, June 22, 2026 cameronthomas libdem arrest investigation gloucestershire politics mp tewkesbury allegations coercion Cameron Thomas, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tewkesbury, has categorically denied allegations that led to his arrest on June 17. Gloucestershire Police detained Mr. Thomas on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and … Read More
Council Chief’s Homophobia Claims Against Reform UK Spark Fierce Reactions Monday, June 15, 2026 tewkesbury lgbt reformuk homophobia pride politics councillors libdem localgovernment controversy A Tewkesbury Borough Council leader has ignited controversy after suggesting that former school bullies who exhibited homophobic behaviour have grown up to become Reform UK councillors. The comments, made by Liberal Democrat … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood Elected Mayor, Nearly Completing Political Bingo Card Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham martinhorwood mayor libdem politics community heritage diversity charity spatown Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a significant milestone in his long and varied political career. A seasoned councillor representing Leckhampton, Horwood’s … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Elected Mayor, Nearing the Town’s Political ‘Bingo Card’ Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham horwood mayor politics community libdem boroughcouncil diversity charity festivals Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a near-complete journey through the town’s political landscape. The longtime Leckhampton councillor was chosen during the Cheltenham … Read More
Cheltenham Borough Council Eyes Golden Valley Cyber Hub as Lasting Legacy Amid Upcoming Merger Sunday, May 17, 2026 cheltenham goldenvalley cyberhub localgovernment libdem housing economicgrowth airport highstreet community Cheltenham Borough Council is setting its sights on the ambitious Golden Valley development near GCHQ, envisioning it as a hallmark achievement before the council’s imminent merger. The project promises to create 12,000 jobs … Read More