First Black Mayor of Gloucester Elected in 798-Year History Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucester mayor adriangraham diversity community independent councillor history charity leadership Adrian Graham, a 39-year-old Independent Councillor, has made history as Gloucester’s first black mayor since the role was established 798 years ago. Representing Matson, Robinswood, and White City, Graham becomes the city’s … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood Elected Mayor, Nearly Completing Political Bingo Card Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham martinhorwood mayor libdem politics community heritage diversity charity spatown Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a significant milestone in his long and varied political career. A seasoned councillor representing Leckhampton, Horwood’s … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Elected Mayor, Nearing the Town’s Political ‘Bingo Card’ Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham horwood mayor politics community libdem boroughcouncil diversity charity festivals Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a near-complete journey through the town’s political landscape. The longtime Leckhampton councillor was chosen during the Cheltenham … Read More
Gloucester Rejects Sponsorship Proposal for Historic Mayor and Sheriff Roles Over “McDonald’s Mayor” Fears Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester mayor sheriff sponsorship heritage council localgovernment reorganization tradition civicroles Gloucester City Council has rejected a proposal to seek sponsorship funding for its historic civic roles of mayor and sheriff amid concerns over commercializing these centuries-old positions. Dating back to the 1200s, and … Read More
Tributes Pour In for Terry Haines, 'Mr Athletics' and Former Gloucester Mayor Wednesday, December 24, 2025 terryhaines gloucester athletics labour mayor severnac community politics history tribute sport Terry Haines, affectionately known as “Mr Gloucestershire Athletics,” and a former Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, has passed away suddenly at the age of 82. Friends, family, and the wider community have … Read More
Tributes Pour In for 'Mr Athletics' and Former Gloucester Mayor Terry Haines Wednesday, December 24, 2025 athletics gloucester politics labour sports community mayor severnac tribute history sport Terry Haines, affectionately known as “Mr Gloucestershire Athletics,” and a former Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, has passed away suddenly at the age of 82. A deeply respected figure in both the political and … Read More