Man Trapped in £1m Farmhouse Weighs Legal Action as Council’s Scaffolding Costs Exceed £100k Thursday, January 29, 2026 homeownership retainingwall scaffolding legalaction council southwoodchester propertysale subsidence taxpayers stroud Andrew Ewart-James has endured decades of frustration over a problematic retaining wall in the garden of his £1 million Home Farm property in South Woodchester. Since purchasing the farmhouse in 1977, the 79-year-old has … Read More
Cheltenham 2026 Elections May Be Delayed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Saturday, December 20, 2025 cheltenham elections reorganisation unitary council gloucestershire government postponement localgovernment taxpayers Cheltenham Borough Council’s scheduled elections for 2026 could be postponed due to the ongoing local government reorganisation across Gloucestershire. The Government is moving to replace the existing two-tier structure—which … 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
Gloucester’s King’s Walk Shopping Centre Costs Taxpayers Nearly £1 Million Annually Friday, December 12, 2025 gloucester kingswalk shoppingcentre taxpayers council property finance bailout investment management Gloucester City Council leaders have disclosed that the King’s Walk Shopping Centre has “never made any profit” and is currently costing taxpayers nearly £1 million each year. This revelation emerged amid … Read More
Gloucester's The Forum Project Delays Cost Taxpayers £450,000 Sunday, October 19, 2025 gloucester forum development delays taxpayers cost council construction project finance Gloucester’s ambitious £107 million Forum development has experienced significant delays, resulting in additional costs of £450,000 to taxpayers. Council officials had initially expected the project to be practically … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation as Cost Estimates Surface Friday, September 26, 2025 gloucestershire councils reorganisation cost localgovernment finance budget taxpayers restructuring publicservices The proposed shake-up of Gloucestershire’s local councils has raised alarm over its financial impact, with recent estimates revealing a hefty price tag. The reorganisation aims to streamline governance but comes with … Read More