publicspending on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/publicspending/Recent content in publicspending on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Apr 2026 14:31:41 +0000Cotswold Council Criticized for £800 Drone Purchase That's Now Groundedhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cotswold-council-criticized-for-800-drone-purchase-thats-now-grounded/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:31:41 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cotswold-council-criticized-for-800-drone-purchase-thats-now-grounded/Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under scrutiny after spending nearly £800 of taxpayers' money on a drone that is currently not in use due to new, stricter regulations. Purchased in 2023 to enhance communication efforts with residents through aerial footage, the drone has since been “grounded” following regulatory changes in January 2026. At a recent full council meeting, Conservative group leader Tom Stowe raised concerns about the cost and ongoing expenses related to the drone.