D-Day Looming for Six Gloucestershire Councils Facing Abolition – What’s at Stake? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reform councils abolition governance restructuring community services administration Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government reorganization that could see six councils abolished. This transformative change aims to streamline governance, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. But … Read More
Village Café in Stunning Location Lifts Seating Requirement for Drinkers Thursday, October 16, 2025 cafe village countryside licence seating drinkers hospitality localgovernment community policy A charming village café, celebrated for its breathtaking surroundings, has recently changed its policy to no longer require drinkers to be seated. The café’s owners presented their case to local councillors, … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Rough Sleeping and Public Defecation in Cheltenham Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham homelessness roughsleeping publichealth tourism community sanitation support localgovernment visitors Cheltenham residents have expressed growing concern about the increasing number of rough sleepers in the town, alongside alarming reports of public defecation. Community members fear that these issues could tarnish the … Read More
Cheltenham Residents to Vote on Establishing a Town Council Amid Borough Council Cuts Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham towncouncil localgovernment representation community boroughcouncil governance consultation spa elections Residents of Cheltenham are being asked to weigh in on whether they want to create a new town council in the event that the current borough council is abolished. The proposal comes as part of ongoing discussions about … Read More
Over £780k Spent on Gagging Orders by Gloucestershire Councils Monday, October 13, 2025 gloucestershire cheltenham forestofdean ndas gaggingorders transparency councils developments accountability localgovernment Gloucestershire councils have collectively spent more than £780,000 on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), raising concerns about transparency and public accountability. Cheltenham Borough Council alone has signed 25 NDAs, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over £500K Cotswold Car Park Being Underutilized Despite Low Fees Wednesday, October 1, 2025 cotswolds carpark parking underused town affordable investment localgovernment transport infrastructure A newly constructed car park in the Cotswolds, built at a cost of £500,000, is facing criticism as locals and officials observe it remains largely unused. Despite being touted as the town’s most affordable parking option, the … Read More