Council Approves Nearly 3% Tax Increase to Fund £1 Million in Projects from Reserves Monday, February 23, 2026 counciltax reserves budget forestofdean gloucestershire greenparty localgovernment publicservices finance projects Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has approved a 2.99 percent increase in council tax starting this April, raising the annual charge for a Band D property to £218.29—an increase of £6.34. This budget decision … Read More
Gloucestershire Seeks Public Input on Major Council Reorganization Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitaryauthority consultation councilreform publicservices reorganization democracy government community The way local services in Gloucestershire—such as road maintenance, social care, development planning, and waste collection—are managed is set to change significantly in the coming years. Now, residents have the opportunity … Read More
Government Accused of Using ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ Amid ‘Extreme’ Cuts to Shire Hall Budget Saturday, December 27, 2025 gloucestershire funding cuts government council finance localgovernment fairfunding budget publicservices Gloucestershire County Council has sharply criticized the government over significant funding cuts, accusing it of using “smoke and mirrors” to obscure the real impact of the reductions. Officials say the recent Fair Funding … Read More
Cotswold MP Shifts Support to Single Unitary Council for Gloucestershire Wednesday, December 17, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment unitarycouncil reorganisation rozsavage devolution cotswolds publicservices budgetsavings communityempowerment South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage has reversed her initial support for a two-unitary council arrangement in Gloucestershire and now endorses the creation of a single unitary council for the entire county. This change of heart … Read More
MP Condemns Gloucester City Council’s Financial Crisis Amid Calls for £17.5m Government Bailout Wednesday, December 3, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy funding overspend cyberattack localgovernment recovery budget publicservices Gloucester MP Alex McIntyre has expressed deep concern and frustration over Gloucester City Council’s urgent request for up to £17.5 million in emergency government support to avoid a financial crisis. The Labour … Read More
New £120k Council Shake-Up Role Criticized as ‘Reckless Waste of Public Funds’ Friday, November 28, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reorganisation unitaryauthorities budget council leadership publicservices politics controversy A newly created £120,000-a-year role to oversee the ambitious reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has ignited controversy, with critics labeling it a “reckless waste of public money.” The UK Government plans … Read More