Former Cheltenham MP Advocates for East-West Council Split in Gloucestershire Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitarycouncils cheltenham eastwestsplit martinhorwood reorganisation community accountability consultation The public is invited to share their views on proposed local government reforms in Gloucestershire, with the Government currently consulting on three main options. The first proposal suggests creating a single unitary council … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Champions East-West Split in Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary cheltenham gloucester councils reorganisation community consultation governance Gloucestershire is currently considering a major shake-up of its local government structure, with residents invited to share their views on proposed changes. The Government is consulting on three options for reorganisation. … Read More
Gloucester Council Proposes Nearly 3% Tax Increase Amid £15.5m Bailout Bid Friday, February 13, 2026 gloucester counciltax budget bailout finance taxincrease localgovernment savings inflation emergencyfunding Gloucester households face a proposed 2.99% rise in council tax alongside increased parking fees this year as the city council attempts to secure a £15.5 million emergency bailout loan from the Government. For band D … Read More
Gloucester Council Proposes 3% Tax Increase Amid £15.5m Government Bailout Request Friday, February 13, 2026 gloucester counciltax budget emergencyfunding localgovernment finance taxhike bailout recovery savings Residents of Gloucester face a nearly 3% increase in council tax alongside higher parking fees this year as the city council aims to secure a £15.5 million emergency loan from the Government. For band D properties, the … Read More
Mystery Surrounds Gloucestershire Councillor Stuart Graham’s Resignation from Reform UK Group Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire reformuk councillor independent stuartgraham politics council resignation forestofdean localgovernment Stuart Graham, the Reform UK councillor for the Mitcheldean division at Gloucestershire County Council, has stepped down from the party’s group but continues to be a member of Reform UK. Elected to Shire Hall last May, Cllr … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor Stuart Graham Quits Reform UK Group, Chooses Independent Status Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire reformuk councillor independent politics forestofdean localgovernment resignation shirehall elections Stuart Graham, the Reform UK councillor representing Mitcheldean at Gloucestershire County Council and Cinderford East at the Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned from the Reform UK group to sit as an Independent. … Read More