Localpolitics

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 byelection cheltenham council localpolitics candidates gloucestershire community campaigns services voting

Next week, voters in Cheltenham will cast their ballots in a by-election to elect a new county councillor for the St Mark’s and St Peter’s division. The election, scheduled for May 7, was called after the resignation of … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 longhope parishcouncil forestofdean misconduct financialirregularities investigation community governance election localpolitics

Residents of Longhope, a village in the Forest of Dean, are gearing up for a crucial poll next month to determine whether the remaining members of their parish council should be removed from office. This marks a significant … Read More

Friday, September 19, 2025 jeremyhilton libdems localpolitics noconfidence councilmeeting leadership citycouncil politicaldebate agenda governance

Jeremy Hilton, the leader of the City Liberal Democrats, has retained his position as the opportunity for a no-confidence vote expired. During a prolonged council meeting that lasted over four hours, councillors were unable …

Friday, August 15, 2025 jeremyhilton liberaldemocrats leadership politics citycouncil partyconflict autocratic councillor governance localpolitics

Jeremy Hilton, leader of the City Liberal Democrats, is reportedly facing challenges to his position amid concerns over his leadership style, which some critics have labeled as ‘autocratic.’ Despite the growing … Read More