'Authoritarian red tape' could see council workers banned from working 'at the local pub' Thursday, June 18, 2026 council employment regulation part-time secondjob redtape freedom conflictsofinterest gloucestershire legislation Gloucestershire County Council’s proposal to extend stricter controls over part-time employees’ second jobs has met strong opposition, with critics labeling it as “authoritarian red tape.” Currently, full-time council workers … Read More