Gloucestershire Police Officer Dismissed for Predatory and Misogynistic Conduct Thursday, April 30, 2026 police misconduct dismissal harassment misogyny gloucestershire investigation professionalstandards abuse misconducthearing A Gloucestershire Police officer, PC Samuel Jameson, has been dismissed following a misconduct hearing that exposed his predatory and misogynistic behaviour towards female colleagues and members of the public. During the … Read More
Village Poll to Decide Future of Troubled Longhope Parish Council Monday, April 27, 2026 longhope parishcouncil forestofdean elections misconduct financialirregularities localgovernment councillors community investigation Residents of Longhope, a village in the Forest of Dean, will cast their votes on May 11 in a parish poll aimed at potentially removing the last three members of the Longhope Parish Council. This vote follows growing unrest … Read More
Village Poll Set to Decide Fate of Troubled Longhope Parish Council 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
Ex-Cotswold Council Leader Cleared of Misconduct Calls for Public Apology Friday, April 24, 2026 cotswold harris council misconduct procurement investigation transparency apology governance fairness Joe Harris, former leader of Cotswold District Council, has been fully cleared of any misconduct following a comprehensive investigation into a procurement-related counter fraud report. Harris, a Liberal Democrat councillor, … Read More
Ex-Cotswold Council Leader Cleared of Misconduct Calls for Formal Apology Friday, April 24, 2026 cotswold council misconduct investigation transparency procurement apology politics harris governance Joe Harris, former leader of Cotswold District Council, has been fully cleared of any misconduct following allegations linked to a counter fraud investigation. The Liberal Democrat councillor voluntarily referred himself to … Read More
Taxpayers Face £62k Bill in Borough Councillor Bullying Investigation Amid Process Failures Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation council governance misconduct costs conflict process training accountability Significant concerns have emerged over the handling of a bullying complaint against Councillor Philip Burford in the Forest of Dean District, with the total cost to taxpayers surpassing £62,000. The prolonged investigation … Read More