Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns Council Is 'Sliding Into Crisis' Amid £564k Budget Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More
62 Affordable Homes Approved in Evesham Despite Traffic Concerns Sunday, December 21, 2025 evesham affordablehousing traffic planning development highways concerns construction localgovernment environment Wychavon District Council has greenlit plans for 62 affordable homes on land south of Pershore Road in Evesham, sparking debate about the potential traffic impact on the area. Councillors voiced frustration, claiming they are … Read More
Cheltenham 2026 Elections May Be Delayed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Saturday, December 20, 2025 cheltenham elections reorganisation unitary council gloucestershire government postponement localgovernment taxpayers Cheltenham Borough Council’s scheduled elections for 2026 could be postponed due to the ongoing local government reorganisation across Gloucestershire. The Government is moving to replace the existing two-tier structure—which … Read More
Cheltenham 2026 Elections May Be Delayed Amid Council Reorganisation Plans Saturday, December 20, 2025 cheltenham elections reorganisation localgovernment unitary council gloucestershire postponement taxpayers democracy Cheltenham Borough Council’s scheduled elections for 2026 could be postponed due to ongoing local government restructuring in Gloucestershire. The Government is aiming to replace the current two-tier system—which includes … Read More
A417 New Town Plan Faces Backlash Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, December 19, 2025 flooding development housing forestofdean glynchbrook floodrisk planning environment localgovernment infrastructure Proposed plans to develop a new town of 3,000 homes at Glynchbrook, located between the M50 and Redmarley off the A417, have sparked intense opposition from residents of the northern Forest of Dean district concerned about … Read More
Cheltenham Household Tax Bills Could Increase if New Town Council Is Established Thursday, December 18, 2025 cheltenham tax localgovernment unitary council parish towncouncil precept consultation reorganisation Taxpayers in Cheltenham may face higher bills following local government reorganisation if a new town council is established. The UK Government plans to replace the existing county and district authorities in Gloucestershire … Read More