Cotswold Lib Dems Win Council Seat from Greens in By-Election Friday, January 23, 2026 cotswold libdem byelection therissingtons council greenparty politics election localgovernment craigthurling In a recent by-election for The Rissingtons ward on the Cotswold District Council, the Liberal Democrats have reclaimed a seat from the Green Party. Craig Thurling emerged victorious, marking a significant gain for the Lib … Read More
Council Rejects Claims of Permission for Hazardous Fires Near King’s Residence Friday, January 23, 2026 tetbury cotswolds industrialestate environmentalhealth firesafety flytipping pollution enforcement publichealth localgovernment Tetbury residents in the Cotswolds are voicing severe concerns over persistent fires emitting thick black smoke and a “toxic” smell from Tetbury Industrial Estate. Complaints have risen after more than 50 fire … Read More
Cheltenham Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Plans Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation unitary council boundarychanges politics gloucestershire Elections in Cheltenham, scheduled for this year, have been postponed following the Government’s confirmation of new legislation aimed at delaying elections in 29 councils. This move prioritizes freeing up capacity to support … Read More
Cheltenham Borough Council Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation boroughcouncil liberaldemocrats gloucestershire unitaryauthority democracy The upcoming Cheltenham Borough Council elections have been postponed following a government announcement to delay polls across 29 councils undergoing local government reorganisation. This move aims to free up resources and … Read More
Former Private Secretary to Prince Andrew Runs in Cotswolds By-Election Wednesday, January 21, 2026 cotswolds by-election council politics candidates conservatives greens liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former private secretary, Alastair Watson, is among the candidates contesting the Cotswold District Council by-election for The Rissingtons ward, held tomorrow, January 22nd. This by-election was … Read More
Debate Intensifies Over Chepstow Bypass as MP Reconsiders Traffic Relief Plans for A48 Friday, January 2, 2026 chepstow bypass a48 traffic infrastructure forestofdean mattbishop transport funding localgovernment Motorists frustrated by persistent congestion on the A48 heading into Wales may see renewed hope as Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop announces he will now consider proposals for a Chepstow bypass—a project he opposed two and a … Read More