Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community 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 … Read More
Former Cheltenham MP Advocates for East-West Council Split in Gloucestershire Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitarycouncils cheltenham eastwestsplit martinhorwood reorganisation community accountability consultation The public is invited to share their views on proposed local government reforms in Gloucestershire, with the Government currently consulting on three main options. The first proposal suggests creating a single unitary council … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Champions East-West Split in Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary cheltenham gloucester councils reorganisation community consultation governance 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. … Read More
Cheltenham Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Plans Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation unitary council boundarychanges politics gloucestershire Elections in Cheltenham, scheduled for this year, have been postponed following the Government’s confirmation of new legislation aimed at delaying elections in 29 councils. This move prioritizes freeing up capacity to support … Read More
Cheltenham Borough Council Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation boroughcouncil liberaldemocrats gloucestershire unitaryauthority democracy The upcoming Cheltenham Borough Council elections have been postponed following a government announcement to delay polls across 29 councils undergoing local government reorganisation. This move aims to free up resources and … Read More
Gloucester’s Financial Crisis Unlikely to Disrupt County Council Reorganisation, Says Leader Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester council finance reorganisation unitary government funding crisis localauthority leadership Concerns about Gloucester City Council’s financial instability affecting local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire have been firmly dismissed by the council’s leadership. Faced with a funding shortfall of between … Read More