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Sunday, December 21, 2025 gloucester mayor ai video politics council finance meeting controversy transparency

Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent misinformation surrounding the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18, which focused on the council’s critical financial situation. The Liberal … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 gloucester mayor ai council finance meeting misinformation loan publicdebate politics

Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent online misinformation regarding his stance on the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18. The meeting was convened to update the public on Gloucester … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 ai gloucester mayor video politics transparency council overspend accountability controversy

A digitally created video using artificial intelligence features Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett in a controversial portrayal that has drawn strong criticism from local politicians and residents. The video, posted on Facebook … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 gloucester ai politics mayor transparency council finance controversy governance technology

An AI-generated video mocking Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from local politicians. The video, created by Community Independents group leader Alastair Chambers and shared on … Read More

Monday, September 29, 2025 mayor lansdown redevelopment industrialestate planning delays demolition roadworks infrastructure frustration

The mayor has expressed deep frustration over the prolonged delays in the redevelopment of Lansdown Industrial Estate. Despite planning permission being approved nearly two years ago, the demolition has yet to commence. One … Read More