Major Overhaul Proposed for Gloucestershire Governance: Two Bold Options Presented Thursday, October 23, 2025 gloucestershire governance councils reform administration localgovernment restructuring consultation county city Gloucestershire is facing significant change as two radical governance models are now under consideration. The proposals could fundamentally alter the way local government operates across the region, potentially ending the … Read More
D-Day Looming for Six Gloucestershire Councils Facing Abolition – What’s at Stake? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reform councils abolition governance restructuring community services administration Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government reorganization that could see six councils abolished. This transformative change aims to streamline governance, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. But … Read More
Village Café in Stunning Location Lifts Seating Requirement for Drinkers Thursday, October 16, 2025 cafe village countryside licence seating drinkers hospitality localgovernment community policy A charming village café, celebrated for its breathtaking surroundings, has recently changed its policy to no longer require drinkers to be seated. The café’s owners presented their case to local councillors, … Read More
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
Cheltenham Residents to Vote on Establishing a Town Council Amid Borough Council Cuts Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham towncouncil localgovernment representation community boroughcouncil governance consultation spa elections Residents of Cheltenham are being asked to weigh in on whether they want to create a new town council in the event that the current borough council is abolished. The proposal comes as part of ongoing discussions about … 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