Cheltenham’s First Neighbourhood Development Plan Approved After a Decade of Effort Wednesday, June 24, 2026 cheltenham leckhampton wardenhill neighbourhoodplan community development planning referendum localgovernment sustainabledevelopment After more than ten years of dedicated work, Cheltenham’s inaugural neighbourhood development plan has officially been approved. The Leckhampton with Warden Hill parish area plan received unanimous support from Cheltenham … Read More
Gloucester Council Rules Out 'Fire Sale' While Exploring Sale of Eastern Avenue Land Tuesday, June 16, 2026 gloucester council property landsale financialrecovery easternavenue emergencyloan assetmanagement localgovernment cabinet Gloucester City Council has dismissed the notion of a “fire sale” as it considers selling land and buildings on Eastern Avenue to help repay the emergency government loan that prevented the council from facing bankruptcy. … 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
New Names Proposed for Gloucestershire’s Future Councils Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation shirehall elections governance mergers councillors Shire Hall officials in Gloucestershire have proposed preferred names and the number of councillors for the county’s new councils as part of significant local government restructuring planned over the next two years. Under … Read More
Gloucestershire’s Future Councils: Proposed Names and Councillor Numbers Unveiled Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire councils localgovernment reorganisation unitary councillors naming shirehall gloucester government The preferred names and potential councillor numbers for Gloucestershire’s future councils have been revealed by Shire Hall officials as part of an ongoing local government reorganisation. Currently, Gloucestershire’s … Read More
Drybrook Village Faces Urgent Parking Crisis Ahead of School Permit Changes Tuesday, June 9, 2026 drybrook parking congestion safety school traffic memorialhall localgovernment community forestofdean A Gloucestershire village is confronting a mounting parking crisis, with residents and officials warning that urgent action is needed before a serious accident occurs. Drybrook, located in the Forest of Dean, is experiencing … Read More