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
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 Hinder County Council Reorganisation, Says Leader Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester council funding reorganisation unitary government finance crisis local authorities Gloucester City Council’s urgent financial challenges have raised concerns about the future of local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. The council requires emergency funding of between £12.5 million and £17.5 … 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
Cheltenham 2026 Elections May Be Delayed Amid Council Reorganisation Plans Saturday, December 20, 2025 cheltenham elections reorganisation localgovernment unitary council gloucestershire postponement taxpayers democracy Cheltenham Borough Council’s scheduled elections for 2026 could be postponed due to ongoing local government restructuring in Gloucestershire. The Government is aiming to replace the current two-tier system—which includes … Read More