Have Your Say on Major Council Reorganization in Gloucestershire Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary council reorganization consultation services democracy proposals planning The way services such as road repairs, social care, planning, and waste collection are managed in Gloucestershire is set to change dramatically in the coming years. Residents now have the opportunity to voice their opinions … Read More
Gloucestershire Seeks Public Input on Major Council Reorganization Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitaryauthority consultation councilreform publicservices reorganization democracy government community The way local services in Gloucestershire—such as road maintenance, social care, development planning, and waste collection—are managed is set to change significantly in the coming years. Now, residents have the opportunity … Read More
Gloucester Rejects Sponsorship Proposal for Historic Mayor and Sheriff Roles Over “McDonald’s Mayor” Fears Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester mayor sheriff sponsorship heritage council localgovernment reorganization tradition civicroles Gloucester City Council has rejected a proposal to seek sponsorship funding for its historic civic roles of mayor and sheriff amid concerns over commercializing these centuries-old positions. Dating back to the 1200s, and … Read More
Defining Moment Approaches for Gloucestershire’s Future Amid Political and Geographic Divides Monday, October 27, 2025 gloucestershire council governance reorganization politics geography localgovernment administration proposals future Gloucestershire stands at a pivotal crossroads as discussions intensify over its local governance structure. With political and geographical divisions becoming increasingly apparent, the county faces significant decisions … Read More
Widespread Vacancies in Gloucestershire’s Parish and Town Councils Raise Concerns Wednesday, August 13, 2025 gloucestershire vacancies parishcouncils towncouncils localgovernment community governance reorganization councils leadership Gloucestershire is currently facing a significant challenge with hundreds of vacancies across its parish and town councils. These councils play a vital role in representing local communities, managing local services, and … Read More