Concerns Rise Over Rough Sleeping and Public Defecation in Cheltenham Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham homelessness roughsleeping publichealth tourism community sanitation support localgovernment visitors Cheltenham residents have expressed growing concern about the increasing number of rough sleepers in the town, alongside alarming reports of public defecation. Community members fear that these issues could tarnish the … Read More
Over £780k Spent on Gagging Orders by Gloucestershire Councils Monday, October 13, 2025 gloucestershire cheltenham forestofdean ndas gaggingorders transparency councils developments accountability localgovernment Gloucestershire councils have collectively spent more than £780,000 on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), raising concerns about transparency and public accountability. Cheltenham Borough Council alone has signed 25 NDAs, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over £500K Cotswold Car Park Being Underutilized Despite Low Fees Wednesday, October 1, 2025 cotswolds carpark parking underused town affordable investment localgovernment transport infrastructure A newly constructed car park in the Cotswolds, built at a cost of £500,000, is facing criticism as locals and officials observe it remains largely unused. Despite being touted as the town’s most affordable parking option, the … Read More
Recruitment Crisis Prompts Urgent Call to Join Gloucestershire Council Tuesday, September 30, 2025 gloucestershire recruitment council jobs localgovernment crisis publicservices careers workforce employment Gloucestershire Council is facing a severe recruitment crisis that threatens the delivery of essential public services. Leaders warn that without enough skilled staff willing to work in local government, the community could … Read More
Council Leaders Urged to Respect Flag-Waving Supporters Monday, September 29, 2025 conservatives councils flags patriotism localgovernment mps priorities community expression politics Conservative Members of Parliament have criticized local council leaders for their dismissive attitude toward residents who display national flags. They argue that waving flags is a legitimate form of expressing pride and … Read More
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