https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/publicorderact/Recent content in publicorderact on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 08 May 2026 14:54:02 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-councillor-denies-abuse-allegations-in-bar-incident/Fri, 08 May 2026 14:54:02 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-councillor-denies-abuse-allegations-in-bar-incident/Alastair Chambers, a Gloucester councillor, is set to stand trial after denying accusations of verbally abusing a local businessman during an incident outside a bar. The 45-year-old councillor, representing Matson and Robinswood, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of harassment. The incident in question occurred on October 5, 2025, outside Butlers Venue Bar in Gloucester, involving Chambers and bar owner Justin Hudson. Charges claim that Chambers used threatening and abusive language intended to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to Mr.https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-city-council-leader-alastair-chambers-faces-harassment-charges/Tue, 05 May 2026 14:45:57 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-city-council-leader-alastair-chambers-faces-harassment-charges/Alastair Chambers, the group leader of the Community Independents at Gloucester City Council, is set to appear in court this week following charges of harassment. Chambers, aged 45 and representing Matson, Robinswood, and White City wards, has been charged under the Public Order Act. As well as his role on the city council, Chambers serves as a county councillor for Coney Hill and Matson. The allegation involves an incident that took place in October 2025, where he is accused of using threatening, abusive, or insulting language or behavior intending to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.