Government Provides £15.5m Loan to Rescue Gloucester City Council from Financial Crisis Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester council bailout loan funding localgovernment overspend recovery finance budget Gloucester City Council is set to receive a crucial £15.5 million loan from the Government after Labour ministers approved the financial rescue package for the struggling authority. This intervention is part of a broader … Read More
Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on … Read More
Council Approves Nearly 3% Tax Increase to Fund £1 Million in Projects from Reserves Monday, February 23, 2026 counciltax reserves budget forestofdean gloucestershire greenparty localgovernment publicservices finance projects Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has approved a 2.99 percent increase in council tax starting this April, raising the annual charge for a Band D property to £218.29—an increase of £6.34. This budget decision … Read More
‘Daylight Robbery’ Parking Permit Increase Sparks Rebellion from Gloucester Lib Dems Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits libdems budget council permitfees costofliving councillor localgovernment A dramatic increase in residential parking permit fees has ignited a fierce backlash from Gloucester Liberal Democrats, with accusations of “daylight robbery” echoing in the Gloucestershire County Council chamber on February … Read More
Council Tax and Parking Fees Set to Increase as Gloucestershire Council Approves 2026/27 Budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire socialcare roads parking localgovernment infrastructure climate education Gloucestershire residents face higher council tax bills and increased charges for on-street parking and residential permits starting in April, following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Council tax and parking charges rise as Gloucestershire County Council approves 2026/27 budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire roads socialcare parking localgovernment greenparty liberaldemocrats transport Starting April 2026, residents of Gloucestershire will face higher council tax bills, on-street parking fees, and residential permit charges following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More