Gloucestershire is set for a major local government overhaul as the government confirms the creation of a single unitary authority, replacing the county council alongside all six district and borough councils. This decision …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new data showing that the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in England and Wales has exceeded four million for the first time. This milestone …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released fresh data on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), revealing that the number of claimants in England and Wales has exceeded four million for the first time. This …
Royal Mail has announced delivery delays impacting 12 postcode areas across Oxfordshire this upcoming weekend. While the postal service typically operates six days a week for letters and includes Sunday parcel deliveries, …
Royal Mail has announced delivery delays impacting twelve postcode areas across Oxfordshire this weekend, June 6 and 7. While the postal service normally delivers letters six days a week and parcels on Sundays, local …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
BBC Director-General Tim Davie has issued a directive that reporters and staff within the corporation’s newsroom are not permitted to wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts while on duty. Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature …
The veterinary services market, valued at £6.3 billion, is facing significant changes following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Concerns about transparency and pricing have prompted the CMA to …
At the recent Labour conference, Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a powerful address targeting Nigel Farage and the Reform Party. Starmer accused Farage of harboring disdain for Britain, stating that he “doesn’t like …
The county council is set to invest millions in consultancy services aimed at overhauling the adult social care system. Faced with mounting pressures from an increasing number of service users, local authorities recognize …