Gloucestershire Eyes Economic Boost by Joining West of England Combined Authority Wednesday, March 18, 2026 gloucestershire bristol weca devolution localgovernment unitaryauthority economy transport politics regionaldevelopment Leaders in Gloucestershire are optimistic about tapping into the economic opportunities of Bristol by joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). On March 18, Gloucestershire County Council expressed its desire to … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Under Jeremy Hilton's Leadership Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy gloucester council leadership scrutiny governance transparency opposition politics accountability There is mounting worry that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council amid the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition members have voiced concerns about increasingly autocratic governance after repeated … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Amid Leadership Criticism Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy leadership gloucester council opposition governance scrutiny transparency controversy politics There are mounting fears that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council under the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition councillors have voiced concerns that free speech is being stifled, with questions repeatedly … Read More
Ex-Gloucester Mayor Lorraine Campbell to Serve as Independent Conservative Following Suspension Over Budget Vote Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucester lorrainecampbell conservative independent citycouncil budget suspension politics councillor localgovernment Lorraine Campbell, former mayor of Gloucester and Tuffley’s City Councillor, announced she will now sit as an Independent Conservative after being suspended from the Conservative group due to a disputed budget vote. Campbell … Read More
Green Party Retains Stroud District Council Seat in By-Election Friday, March 6, 2026 green by-election stroud thrupp council elections politics community voting representation Helen Elliott-Boult, the newly elected Green Party councillor, expressed her excitement and gratitude after winning the by-election to represent Thrupp at Ebley Mill on the Stroud District Council. The by-election followed … Read More
Cotswold Councillor Criticized for 'Poor People' Remark on Affordable Housing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 affordablehousing socialhousing cotswold councillor controversy publicapology language community politics housingrights A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has sparked widespread criticism and demands for a public apology. The comments were made by Liberal Democrat … Read More