Council Chief Resigns Over ‘Outrageous’ 13,200 Homes Target Amid Local Plan Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 council resignation housing localplan greenparty development government opposition reorganisation forestofdean 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 … Read More
Growing Debate Over the Creation of a 'Greater Gloucester' Unitary Authority Tuesday, April 7, 2026 gloucester unitary localgovernment gloucestershire reorganisation councils greatergloucester norfolk ipswich cheltenham 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 … Read More
Gloucester Suburb Faces ‘Bonkers’ Boundary Confusion Amid Council Reorganisation Monday, April 6, 2026 gloucestershire coopersedge localgovernment boundary unitarycouncil tewkesbury stroud reorganisation community governance 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 … Read More
Gloucester Suburb Faces ‘Bonkers’ Boundary Chaos Amid Council Shake-Up Monday, April 6, 2026 gloucester coopersedge tewkesbury stroud localgovernment unitarycouncil boundaries community parishcouncil reorganisation 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 … Read More
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
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