New Names Proposed for Gloucestershire’s Future Councils Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation shirehall elections governance mergers councillors Shire Hall officials in Gloucestershire have proposed preferred names and the number of councillors for the county’s new councils as part of significant local government restructuring planned over the next two years. Under … Read More
Gloucestershire’s Future Councils: Proposed Names and Councillor Numbers Unveiled Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire councils localgovernment reorganisation unitary councillors naming shirehall gloucester government The preferred names and potential councillor numbers for Gloucestershire’s future councils have been revealed by Shire Hall officials as part of an ongoing local government reorganisation. Currently, Gloucestershire’s … Read More
Gloucester Suburb United by Proposal for Single Parish Amid Confusing Borders Friday, May 29, 2026 gloucester coopersedge parish boundaries localgovernment governance community survey reorganisation unitary A public meeting is set to engage residents of Coopers Edge, a Gloucester suburb famously near the county’s cheese-rolling site Cooper’s Hill, to discuss uniting the area under one parish council. Currently, Coopers Edge is … Read More
Row erupts as plans to consult public on Gloucester’s future shot down Friday, May 22, 2026 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation parishcouncil consultation governance unitaryauthority civicoffices counciltax community A heated debate has erupted in Gloucester after a proposal to consult residents on the future governance of the city was narrowly defeated. This discussion comes as Gloucestershire undergoes a significant local government … Read More
Uncertainty Looms Over Stroud Lido’s Future Amid Council Reorganisation Thursday, April 30, 2026 stroud lido swimming localgovernment gloucestershire council budget reorganisation sustainability community Concerns are growing that Stroud’s outdoor lido may face closure by a future unitary council unless a comprehensive upgrade is agreed upon prior to the upcoming local government reorganisation. Stroud District Council … Read More
Stroud Lido's Future at Risk Without Urgent Upgrade Amid Council Reorganisation Thursday, April 30, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark upgrade localgovernment reorganisation councilfinance community sustainability closure There are growing concerns over the long-term future of Stroud’s outdoor pool, Stratford Park lido, amid plans for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. If a significant upgrade is not secured before the … Read More