Gloucestershire Eyes Economic Boost by Joining West of England Combined Authority Wednesday, March 18, 2026 gloucestershire bristol weca devolution localgovernment unitaryauthority economy transport politics regionaldevelopment Leaders in Gloucestershire are optimistic about tapping into the economic opportunities of Bristol by joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). On March 18, Gloucestershire County Council expressed its desire to … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Men in Balaclavas Erecting Flags in Cheltenham Friday, March 13, 2026 balaclavas flags cheltenham patriotism protest gloucestershire community vandalism publicsafety localgovernment Recent reports from Cheltenham have sparked unease after men wearing balaclavas were seen affixing flags to lampposts near the Evesham Road and Wellington Road junction. The flags included a mix of Union Flags and St George’s … Read More
Ex-Gloucester Mayor Lorraine Campbell to Serve as Independent Conservative Following Suspension Over Budget Vote Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucester lorrainecampbell conservative independent citycouncil budget suspension politics councillor localgovernment Lorraine Campbell, former mayor of Gloucester and Tuffley’s City Councillor, announced she will now sit as an Independent Conservative after being suspended from the Conservative group due to a disputed budget vote. Campbell … Read More
Tewkesbury MP and Council Leader Advocate for United Gloucestershire Amid Concerns Over County Split Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment publicservices council reorganization consultation equality community governance Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas and Borough Council Leader Richard Stanley have joined forces to express strong support for maintaining a single unitary authority across Gloucestershire. They warn that dividing the county into … Read More
Anger Erupts Over Installation of Controversial EV Charge Points in Cheltenham Sunday, March 8, 2026 cheltenham electricvehicles evcharging community infrastructure localgovernment transport parking residentconcerns democracy Council workers have begun installing new electric vehicle (EV) charge points on Lyefield Road East in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, sparking anger among local residents who feel their objections were ignored. The project will … Read More
Council Tax 2026: Gloucestershire’s Most Expensive Area Revealed Saturday, March 7, 2026 counciltax gloucestershire budget localgovernment taxincrease bandd services finance districtcouncil socialcare Households across Gloucestershire face rising council tax bills from April 2026, with the highest band D charge nearing £2,636. This increase follows the approval of Gloucestershire County Council’s £698 million revenue … Read More