Overspend

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy overspend bailout regeneration cuts leadership crisis finance

Gloucester City Council is facing a severe financial crisis after revealing millions of pounds in overspending over recent years. Despite this, the council has described 2025 as a “year to celebrate,” a claim that … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance cuts climate assets savings governance

Cheltenham Borough Council is confronting a significant financial challenge, with a reported £564,000 overspend putting the authority’s budget under severe strain. While council leaders remain confident in their ability to … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment

Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More

Friday, December 19, 2025 gloucester council finance loan recovery politics austerity governance overspend bankruptcy

Gloucester City Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with fears it could effectively “go bankrupt” unless party politics are set aside. The council is poised to submit a loan application to the Government for … 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

Friday, December 5, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy bailout assets property overspend finances community budget

Gloucester City Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, prompting concerns that it may be forced to sell valuable assets — its so-called “family silver” — to avert bankruptcy. Later this month, council … Read More