Stroud Greens Decry ‘Undemocratic’ Gloucestershire Council Shake-Up as Labour Sees ‘Golden Opportunity’ Wednesday, November 26, 2025 localgovernment gloucestershire unitaryauthority stroud greens labour democracy reorganisation councillors services The Government-mandated shake-up of local councils in Gloucestershire has drawn fierce criticism from Stroud’s Green Party councillors, who label the process “shameful” and “undemocratic.” Stroud District Council recently … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Backs Single Unitary Authority Proposal for Local Government Reform Wednesday, November 19, 2025 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment reorganisation council governance liberaldemocrats services elections consultation Gloucestershire County Council has agreed to propose the creation of a single unitary authority as the preferred model for local government reorganisation, moving forward with plans to submit this option to government … Read More
'Devastating' Bus Timetable Changes Spark Call for Rethink from Hundreds in Cheltenham Monday, November 17, 2025 cheltenham bus timetable transport stagecoach public petition services routes commuters More than 620 Cheltenham residents have voiced their concerns regarding recent and “devastating” changes to local bus timetables. The town’s mayor, David Willingham (LD, St Mark’s and St … Read More
Emergency care centralised at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital during five-day doctors’ strike Wednesday, November 12, 2025 gloucestershire nhs emergency strike doctors healthcare safety industrialaction pay services In preparation for the upcoming industrial action by Resident Doctors, NHS Gloucestershire has announced temporary service changes to safeguard patient safety and maintain emergency care. From Friday, November 14 at 7am … Read More
Shire Hall Backs Single Unitary Council Amid Local Democracy Concerns Wednesday, November 12, 2025 gloucestershire unitary council reorganisation democracy localgovernment services finance representation elections Gloucestershire County Council has selected a single unitary authority as the preferred option for local government reorganisation, amid concerns that the government-mandated changes could weaken local democracy. At the … Read More
12 Reasons Gloucester City Council’s Vision Promises a Better Gloucestershire Thursday, November 6, 2025 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation unitary urban rural council services governance gloucestershire Gloucester City Council announced on Thursday, November 6, its ambitious proposal for local government reorganisation, titled the Greater Gloucester/wider Gloucestershire plan. This marks a significant step toward reshaping … Read More