Calls for Gloucester Councillors to Disclose Membership in Secret Societies and Private Clubs Wednesday, January 28, 2026 transparency gloucester councillors secret-societies freemasons labour liberal-democrats conservatives governance accountability Calls are growing in Gloucester for city councillors to be mandated to declare their membership in “secret societies” and private clubs. Labour councillors are spearheading a motion to change the council’s rules, … Read More
Calls for Gloucester Councillors to Declare Membership of ‘Secret Societies’ and Private Clubs Wednesday, January 28, 2026 transparency councillors gloucester secret societies freemasons politics disclosure privacy council accountability In Gloucester, a push is underway for councillors to disclose their memberships in secret societies and private clubs. Labour councillors are set to propose a rule change at an upcoming Gloucester City Council meeting, aiming … Read More
Residents Rally Against Sharp Parking Permit Price Increase, Launch Petition in Protest Monday, January 19, 2026 gloucestershire cheltenham parking permits budget hiking petition council protests transparency A fierce backlash has erupted in Gloucester following Gloucestershire County Council’s proposal to raise residential parking permit fees by nearly 26%. The move, seen by many as a “desperate money grab,” has … Read More
Gloucester Mayor Clarifies Timing of Special Meeting Amid AI Video Controversy Sunday, December 21, 2025 gloucester mayor ai video politics council finance meeting controversy transparency Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent misinformation surrounding the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18, which focused on the council’s critical financial situation. The Liberal … Read More
Controversial AI-Generated Video Targets Gloucester Mayor Amid Council Financial Crisis Saturday, December 13, 2025 ai gloucester mayor video politics transparency council overspend accountability controversy A digitally created video using artificial intelligence features Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett in a controversial portrayal that has drawn strong criticism from local politicians and residents. The video, posted on Facebook … Read More
'Appalling' AI Fake Video of Mayor Sparks Outrage Amid Claims It Prompted U-Turn on Critical Council Meeting Saturday, December 13, 2025 gloucester ai politics mayor transparency council finance controversy governance technology An AI-generated video mocking Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from local politicians. The video, created by Community Independents group leader Alastair Chambers and shared on … Read More