Gloucestershire Should Join Worcestershire, Not Bristol, Says MP Sunday, August 24, 2025 gloucestershire worcestershire bristol mp tewkesbury combinedauthority weca regionalpolitics localgovernment partnership Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas has expressed strong reservations about Gloucestershire joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which is centered around Bristol. According to Thomas, aligning with WECA could … Read More
'‘Sad Day for Tourism’ as Visitors Receive Fines for Parking in Nonexistent Spaces' Saturday, August 23, 2025 tourism fines parking visitors confusion enforcement signage travel penalties localgovernment A recent incident has sparked outrage among tourists and locals alike as visitors were fined for parking their vehicles in areas that are not officially designated parking spaces. One visitor described the situation as a … Read More
Massive Town Centre Car Park with 354 Spaces to Close for a Day Tuesday, August 19, 2025 carpark closure cleaning parking towncentre transport maintenance localgovernment commuters facilities The town centre’s largest multi-storey car park, offering 354 parking spaces, will be temporarily closed for one day to allow for a thorough cleaning. Commuters and shoppers are advised to plan ahead and use alternative … Read More
Widespread Vacancies in Gloucestershire’s Parish and Town Councils Raise Concerns Wednesday, August 13, 2025 gloucestershire vacancies parishcouncils towncouncils localgovernment community governance reorganization councils leadership Gloucestershire is currently facing a significant challenge with hundreds of vacancies across its parish and town councils. These councils play a vital role in representing local communities, managing local services, and … Read More
You Break It, You Pay: Crackdown on Utility Firms Damaging Gloucestershire Roads Friday, August 8, 2025 gloucestershire roads utility damage repairs crackdown streets localgovernment infrastructure accountability Gloucestershire authorities are taking a firm stance against utility companies responsible for damaging roads and leaving behind unsightly repairs. In recent months, residents and officials have voiced frustration over the … Read More
Tory Councillor Defects to Reform UK, Citing End of Tory Influence in Forest of Dean Wednesday, August 6, 2025 politics defection conservative reformuk councillor forestofdean localgovernment partychange election ukpolitics Councillor Alan Preest has officially left the Conservative Party to join Reform UK, expressing his belief that the Tory presence in the Forest of Dean is “dead in the water.” Preest, a well-known local figure, … Read More