Recruitment Crisis Prompts Urgent Call to Join Gloucestershire Council Tuesday, September 30, 2025 gloucestershire recruitment council jobs localgovernment crisis publicservices careers workforce employment Gloucestershire Council is facing a severe recruitment crisis that threatens the delivery of essential public services. Leaders warn that without enough skilled staff willing to work in local government, the community could … Read More
Council Leaders Urged to Respect Flag-Waving Supporters Monday, September 29, 2025 conservatives councils flags patriotism localgovernment mps priorities community expression politics Conservative Members of Parliament have criticized local council leaders for their dismissive attitude toward residents who display national flags. They argue that waving flags is a legitimate form of expressing pride and … Read More
Calls for Gloucestershire Councillor's Standards Hearing to Be Held Transparently Monday, September 29, 2025 gloucestershire councillor standards hearing transparency public accountability governance ethics localgovernment There are growing calls for a Gloucestershire councillor’s standards hearing to be conducted openly rather than behind closed doors. Local residents and transparency advocates insist that allowing public access to the … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation as Cost Estimates Surface Friday, September 26, 2025 gloucestershire councils reorganisation cost localgovernment finance budget taxpayers restructuring publicservices The proposed shake-up of Gloucestershire’s local councils has raised alarm over its financial impact, with recent estimates revealing a hefty price tag. The reorganisation aims to streamline governance but comes with … Read More
Fears Mount Over Potential Cuts to Gloucester Bin Collections Amid £1.5m Council Overspend Monday, September 22, 2025 gloucester council budget overspend bincollections services cuts localgovernment finance community Concerns are rising among Gloucester residents as the city council faces a £1.5 million budget overspend, prompting fears that vital services, including bin collections, could face cuts. While council officials acknowledge … Read More
Complaints Filed Over Reform UK Councillor's Alleged Racist Speech Monday, September 22, 2025 reformuk councillor racism complaint gloucestershire politics investigation localgovernment controversy speech A Reform UK councillor has come under scrutiny after making remarks deemed by some as racist. The comments have prompted a formal complaint lodged with both the political party and Gloucestershire County Council. The council … Read More