Calls for Gloucestershire Councillor's Standards Hearing to Be Held Transparently Monday, September 29, 2025 gloucestershire councillor standards hearing transparency public accountability governance ethics localgovernment There are growing calls for a Gloucestershire councillor’s standards hearing to be conducted openly rather than behind closed doors. Local residents and transparency advocates insist that allowing public access to the … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation as Cost Estimates Surface Friday, September 26, 2025 gloucestershire councils reorganisation cost localgovernment finance budget taxpayers restructuring publicservices The proposed shake-up of Gloucestershire’s local councils has raised alarm over its financial impact, with recent estimates revealing a hefty price tag. The reorganisation aims to streamline governance but comes with … Read More
Fears Mount Over Potential Cuts to Gloucester Bin Collections Amid £1.5m Council Overspend Monday, September 22, 2025 gloucester council budget overspend bincollections services cuts localgovernment finance community Concerns are rising among Gloucester residents as the city council faces a £1.5 million budget overspend, prompting fears that vital services, including bin collections, could face cuts. While council officials acknowledge … Read More
Complaints Filed Over Reform UK Councillor's Alleged Racist Speech Monday, September 22, 2025 reformuk councillor racism complaint gloucestershire politics investigation localgovernment controversy speech A Reform UK councillor has come under scrutiny after making remarks deemed by some as racist. The comments have prompted a formal complaint lodged with both the political party and Gloucestershire County Council. The council … Read More
Calls for 'Reality Check' Over More Expensive Plan to Split Gloucestershire Into Two Councils Wednesday, September 17, 2025 gloucestershire councils consultation community localgovernment costs administration reform decentralization publicparticipation Local residents and community leaders in Gloucestershire are urging councillors to pause and reconsider a costly proposal to divide the county into two separate councils. Critics argue that the plan not only risks significant … Read More
'Tsunami of Disappointment' Feared as Nearly 150 Villages Eye 20mph Zones Tuesday, September 16, 2025 speedlimits villages funding road safety traffic 20mph localgovernment community infrastructure transport Nearly 150 villages have expressed interest in implementing 20mph speed zones to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related incidents. However, this enthusiasm is met with growing apprehension about the availability of … Read More