Police Commissioner's 'Not Stale, Male and Pale' Hearing Held in Secret Friday, October 31, 2025 police commissioner gloucestershire recruitment bias leadership diversity transparency interview controversy Chris Nelson, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, came under scrutiny after describing the recruitment process for the temporary chief constable role at Gloucestershire Constabulary as a break from the … Read More
New Date Announced for Councillor's Misconduct Hearing Wednesday, October 29, 2025 councillor misconduct hearing localgovernment transparency accountability public community officials reschedule The hearing concerning the alleged misconduct of a local councillor has been rescheduled for a new date. Civic leaders and community members have called for the proceedings to be conducted in public, emphasizing the need for …
Cotswold Chief Declines to Disclose Councillor’s Identity in Counter Fraud Investigation Tuesday, October 21, 2025 cotswold councillor fraud investigation council confidentiality transparency governance ethics leadership The head of Cotswold District Council has refused to divulge the name of a councillor referenced in an ongoing counter fraud investigation. Despite calls for transparency, the chief executive emphasized that no wrongdoing has … Read More
Vets May Be Required to Publish Prices and Limit Prescription Costs in Major Reform Wednesday, October 15, 2025 veterinary cma pricing prescriptions transparency petcare regulation costs market reform The veterinary services market, valued at £6.3 billion, is facing significant changes following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Concerns about transparency and pricing have prompted the CMA to … Read More
Over £780k Spent on Gagging Orders by Gloucestershire Councils Monday, October 13, 2025 gloucestershire cheltenham forestofdean ndas gaggingorders transparency councils developments accountability localgovernment Gloucestershire councils have collectively spent more than £780,000 on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), raising concerns about transparency and public accountability. Cheltenham Borough Council alone has signed 25 NDAs, … Read More
Council Launches Counter-Fraud Investigation into Contracts Awarded to Firms with Alleged Undeclared Links to Officers and Councillor Tuesday, October 7, 2025 procurement fraud investigation council conflict whistleblower cotswold contracts transparency oversight Cotswold District Council has initiated a counter-fraud investigation following whistleblower concerns raised in October 2024. The probe focuses on contracts awarded to several firms that allegedly have undisclosed … Read More