Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under scrutiny after spending nearly £800 of taxpayers' money on a drone that is currently not in use due to new, stricter regulations. Purchased in 2023 to enhance communication …
The recent moves by the UK Government to reorganise local councils have sparked renewed debate about the potential creation of a ‘Greater Gloucester’ unitary authority. Across England, ministers are dismantling two-tier …
The UK Government’s recent push to reorganize local councils is raising questions about the future structure of Gloucestershire’s local government—and whether a ‘Greater Gloucester’ authority is on the horizon. Across …
Gloucestershire is on the brink of a major local government reorganization that has sparked concern among residents of Coopers Edge, a suburb of Gloucester. The area is already uniquely divided between the borough of …
The ongoing reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has plunged the Gloucester suburb of Coopers Edge into a chaotic jurisdictional dilemma, sparking concerns among residents and local officials alike. As talks …
Local government restructuring in Gloucestershire is stirring confusion and concern for residents of Coopers Edge, a suburb already divided between two district councils. The county-wide reorganisation proposes merging …
Gloucestershire is poised to assert its autonomy by establishing its own strategic authority, rather than joining a partnership dominated by Bristol or aligning with northern neighbours Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This …
Gloucestershire is asserting its capability to form its own strategic authority, rejecting proposals to merge into a Bristol-centric partnership or join councils with northern neighbors such as Herefordshire and …
Gloucester is set to receive a significant £20 million investment dedicated to revitalising the Matson and Robinswood areas over the next ten years. This funding comes from the Government’s new Pride in Place programme, with …
The prospect of Gloucestershire joining Warwickshire and Worcestershire to form a “Mercia” combined authority with a directly elected mayor has received a warm welcome from opposition leaders within the county. England’s …
Gloucestershire County Council has officially approved the introduction of 20mph speed limits across selected towns and villages in the county. The initiative, spearheaded by the council’s Liberal Democrat leadership, is part …
Gloucester City Council has written off almost £1 million in debt over the past two years, highlighting significant financial challenges for the local authority. The council, recently granted a £15.5 million bailout loan by …
Leaders in Gloucestershire are optimistic about tapping into the economic opportunities of Bristol by joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). On March 18, Gloucestershire County Council expressed its desire to …
Recent reports from Cheltenham have sparked unease after men wearing balaclavas were seen affixing flags to lampposts near the Evesham Road and Wellington Road junction. The flags included a mix of Union Flags and St George’s …
Lorraine Campbell, former mayor of Gloucester and Tuffley’s City Councillor, announced she will now sit as an Independent Conservative after being suspended from the Conservative group due to a disputed budget vote. Campbell …