Cheltenham Councillors Overwhelmingly Back Splitting Gloucestershire into East and West Unitary Councils Monday, November 17, 2025 cheltenham gloucestershire unitary localgovernment reorganisation democracy eastwest council governance reform Cheltenham civic leaders have expressed strong support for dividing Gloucestershire into two unitary authorities—East and West—as the preferred model for local government reorganisation. This approach is viewed as a more … Read More
Mixed Reactions as Government Moves to Abolish Police and Crime Commissioners to Save £100m Monday, November 17, 2025 policing accountability pccs gloucestershire reform savings police politics localgovernment policereform The Government’s plan to abolish police and crime commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales, aiming to save at least £100 million, has sparked a mixed response in Gloucestershire. Established in 2012, PCCs are directly … Read More
Mixed Reaction to Government Plan to Abolish Police and Crime Commissioners to Save £100m Monday, November 17, 2025 police policing accountability commissioners governance gloucestershire reform conservative liberaldemocrat budget The Government’s plan to abolish police and crime commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales has stirred mixed reactions in Gloucestershire. Aiming to save at least £100 million, the move is part of broader policing … Read More
Empty Shoes Line Shire Hall Steps in Powerful SEND Protest Monday, November 3, 2025 send education protest ehcp gloucestershire children support campaign disability reform Dozens of empty children’s shoes will be displayed on the steps of Shire Hall as families protest the widespread failures in the support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This … Read More
Major Overhaul Proposed for Gloucestershire Governance: Two Bold Options Presented Thursday, October 23, 2025 gloucestershire governance councils reform administration localgovernment restructuring consultation county city Gloucestershire is facing significant change as two radical governance models are now under consideration. The proposals could fundamentally alter the way local government operates across the region, potentially ending the … Read More
D-Day Looming for Six Gloucestershire Councils Facing Abolition – What’s at Stake? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reform councils abolition governance restructuring community services administration Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government reorganization that could see six councils abolished. This transformative change aims to streamline governance, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. But … Read More