A significant reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has been confirmed, with ministers deciding to replace the existing county and six district and borough councils with a single unitary authority. This …
Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government restructure, with a decision anticipated next week on whether the county will be divided into East and West councils, form a new Greater Gloucester authority, …
A pivotal decision on the future of Gloucestershire’s local government structure is anticipated next week, with options including splitting the county into East and West councils, creating a Greater Gloucester authority, or …
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 local …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a …
The recent moves by the UK Government to reorganise local councils have sparked renewed debate about the potential creation of a ‘Greater Gloucester’ unitary authority. Across England, ministers are dismantling two-tier …
The ongoing reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has plunged the Gloucester suburb of Coopers Edge into a chaotic jurisdictional dilemma, sparking concerns among residents and local officials alike. As talks …
Local government restructuring in Gloucestershire is stirring confusion and concern for residents of Coopers Edge, a suburb already divided between two district councils. The county-wide reorganisation proposes merging …
A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on options to …
Gloucestershire is currently considering a major shake-up of its local government structure, with residents invited to share their views on proposed changes. The Government is consulting on three options for reorganisation. …