Gloucestershire Schools to Use Fines for Absence Only as a Last Resort Monday, July 13, 2026 gloucestershire schools attendance fines parents absence policy education enforcement support Gloucestershire schools have announced that they will issue fines to parents for their children’s absences only as a last resort. While the authority acknowledges the importance of attendance, it aims to prioritize support … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces Key Decision on Councils Reorganisation: East-West Split, Greater Gloucester, or Single Authority Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation devolution elections governance districts policy Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government restructure, with a decision anticipated next week on whether the county will be divided into East and West councils, form a new Greater Gloucester authority, … Read More
Gloucestershire Recycling Centres Propose New Charges for Excess DIY Waste Wednesday, July 8, 2026 gloucestershire recycling waste diy charges council household environment sustainability policy Gloucestershire County Council is considering introducing new charges for household DIY waste at its recycling centres, sparking a potential shift in how residents dispose of construction and renovation debris. Currently, … Read More
Stricter Licensing Rules Introduced for New Strip Clubs in Cheltenham Wednesday, June 24, 2026 cheltenham licensing regulation stripclubs sexualentertainment publicsafety policy council community venues Cheltenham Borough Council has announced tougher regulations on strip club licenses in response to significant local opposition to such venues. The updated sexual entertainment venue (SEV) policy, originally established in … Read More
Cheltenham Tightens Licensing Rules for New Strip Clubs Wednesday, June 24, 2026 cheltenham licensing stripclubs sexualentertainment policy regulation publicsafety festival community council Cheltenham Borough Council has announced stronger licensing regulations for strip clubs, reflecting significant local opposition to such venues in the spa town. This move updates the sexual entertainment venue (SEV) policy … Read More
Deaths on Gloucestershire Roads Spike Amid Growing Concern Over Safety Measures Sunday, May 10, 2026 gloucestershire roadsafety trafficaccidents fatalities injuries speedreduction infrastructure monitoring policy communitysafety The number of fatalities from road accidents in Gloucestershire has surged by over 50% in recent years, raising alarms among local officials and residents. According to official data, 26 people lost their lives in road … Read More