Ex-MP David Drew Returns to Stonehouse Town Council to Heal Divisions Friday, January 30, 2026 daviddrew stonehouse towncouncil independent election divisiveness community byelection politics gloucestershire David Drew, former Stroud MP and long-time public servant, has been re-elected as a councillor for Stonehouse Town Council, aiming to help the community move beyond recent divisions. After stepping down from Gloucestershire … Read More
Calls for Gloucester Councillors to Declare Membership of ‘Secret Societies’ and Private Clubs Wednesday, January 28, 2026 transparency councillors gloucester secret societies freemasons politics disclosure privacy council accountability In Gloucester, a push is underway for councillors to disclose their memberships in secret societies and private clubs. Labour councillors are set to propose a rule change at an upcoming Gloucester City Council meeting, aiming … Read More
Cotswold Lib Dems Win Council Seat from Greens in By-Election Friday, January 23, 2026 cotswold libdem byelection therissingtons council greenparty politics election localgovernment craigthurling In a recent by-election for The Rissingtons ward on the Cotswold District Council, the Liberal Democrats have reclaimed a seat from the Green Party. Craig Thurling emerged victorious, marking a significant gain for the Lib … Read More
Cheltenham Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Plans Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation unitary council boundarychanges politics gloucestershire Elections in Cheltenham, scheduled for this year, have been postponed following the Government’s confirmation of new legislation aimed at delaying elections in 29 councils. This move prioritizes freeing up capacity to support … Read More
Former Private Secretary to Prince Andrew Runs in Cotswolds By-Election Wednesday, January 21, 2026 cotswolds by-election council politics candidates conservatives greens liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former private secretary, Alastair Watson, is among the candidates contesting the Cotswold District Council by-election for The Rissingtons ward, held tomorrow, January 22nd. This by-election was … Read More
Reform UK Councillor Apologises for Controversial 'Racist' Comments Tuesday, January 20, 2026 reformuk councillor apology racism gloucestershire politics asylumseekers controversy standards speech Reform UK councillor Mark Howard has issued a formal apology following a controversy sparked by comments he made at a Gloucestershire County Council meeting last September. During a debate concerning the enforcement of … Read More