County’s Pothole Champion Joe Harris to Be Succeeded by His Father Mark Harris Friday, May 1, 2026 gloucestershire potholes highways council cabinet infrastructure environment politics localgovernment roads In a unique cabinet reshuffle at Gloucestershire County Council, Joe Harris, who has been the driving force behind fixing the county’s potholes, is stepping down from his role next month. Taking over the responsibility will … Read More
Village Council Conflict Deemed 'Silly' as No-Confidence Vote Looms Thursday, April 30, 2026 longhope parishcouncil noconfidence village gloucestershire community localgovernment dispute election residents A major dispute within the Longhope Parish Council in Gloucestershire is being dismissed by some villagers as “just silly” as the community prepares for a no-confidence vote against the council’s three remaining … Read More
Uncertainty Looms Over Stroud Lido’s Future Amid Council Reorganisation Thursday, April 30, 2026 stroud lido swimming localgovernment gloucestershire council budget reorganisation sustainability community Concerns are growing that Stroud’s outdoor lido may face closure by a future unitary council unless a comprehensive upgrade is agreed upon prior to the upcoming local government reorganisation. Stroud District Council … Read More
Stroud Lido's Future at Risk Without Urgent Upgrade Amid Council Reorganisation Thursday, April 30, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark upgrade localgovernment reorganisation councilfinance community sustainability closure There are growing concerns over the long-term future of Stroud’s outdoor pool, Stratford Park lido, amid plans for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. If a significant upgrade is not secured before the … Read More
Village Poll to Decide Future of Troubled Longhope Parish Council Monday, April 27, 2026 longhope parishcouncil forestofdean elections misconduct financialirregularities localgovernment councillors community investigation Residents of Longhope, a village in the Forest of Dean, will cast their votes on May 11 in a parish poll aimed at potentially removing the last three members of the Longhope Parish Council. This vote follows growing unrest … Read More
Stroud Residents Rally to Save Historic Stratford Park Lido Tuesday, April 21, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark community swimming council campaign ownership lidorescue localgovernment Stroud’s iconic Stratford Park lido faced an uncertain future, but a powerful community turnout at St Laurence’s Church on April 20 has injected new hope for its revival. More than 200 residents came together to engage with … Read More