Taxpayers

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

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

Saturday, September 20, 2025 eastgate street gates ghosttown taxpayers cost businesses foottraffic safety community

Residents and local business owners on Eastgate Street have expressed growing concerns that the installation of gates is transforming the once-bustling area into a “ghost town.” Many say the closure of the popular Liquid … Read More

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation communications politics taxpayers councils democracy publicengagement controversy

A new £35,000-a-year communications officer role, created to “convince the public” that the Greater Gloucester local government reorganisation plan is the best option, has ignited fierce criticism as a misuse of … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 nigel farage tory debate reform uk council finances misinformation gloucestershire propaganda election taxpayers services

Nigel Farage has declined the Conservatives' challenge to debate Shire Hall’s finances amidst concerns over “misinformation” in Reform UK election propaganda leaflets. The Tory finance chief, Lynden Stowe, has called out the … Read More