Cheltenham Explores Establishing Its Own Town Council Amid Local Government Reforms Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cheltenham localgovernment parishcouncil devolution unitary governance democracy community consultation reorganisation Cheltenham is considering the creation of its own town council as part of preparations for significant local government reforms that will see the abolition of the Borough Council. These changes follow the Government’s … Read More
Shire Hall Set for Liberal Democrat Minority Administration with Labour Chairmanship Monday, May 12, 2025 liberaldemocrats gloucestershire councilleadership minorityadministration collaboration labourparty greens localgovernment steverobinson lisaspivey Lisa Spivey’s Liberal Democrats are poised to lead a minority administration at Gloucestershire County Council following the local elections on May 1. Winning 27 out of 55 seats—just one shy of an outright majority—the Lib … Read More
Mike Evemy Named Next Leader of Cotswold District Council Thursday, May 8, 2025 cotswold council leadership liberaldemocrats mikeevemy joeharris housing climateaction localgovernment economy Cotswold District Council will see a change in leadership as Liberal Democrat Mike Evemy is set to take over from Joe Harris later this month. Evemy, who currently serves as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, has … Read More
Ousted Gloucestershire Councillors Reflect on Election Defeats Amid Political Upheaval Tuesday, May 6, 2025 gloucestershire elections council conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk labour greens localgovernment politics Several long-serving Gloucestershire County Council members have openly reflected on their recent election defeats, with many expressing that they “could see it coming” amid the changing political landscape. The … Read More