Growing Debate Over ‘Greater Gloucester’ Amid Local Government Shake-Up Tuesday, April 7, 2026 gloucestershire greatergloucester localgovernment unitaryauthority councilreform gloucester cheltenham norfolk suffolk reorganization The UK Government’s recent push to reorganize local councils is raising questions about the future structure of Gloucestershire’s local government—and whether a ‘Greater Gloucester’ authority is on the horizon. Across … Read More
Gloucestershire Eyes Economic Boost by Joining West of England Combined Authority Wednesday, March 18, 2026 gloucestershire bristol weca devolution localgovernment unitaryauthority economy transport politics regionaldevelopment Leaders in Gloucestershire are optimistic about tapping into the economic opportunities of Bristol by joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). On March 18, Gloucestershire County Council expressed its desire to … Read More
Gloucestershire Seeks Public Input on Major Council Reorganization Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitaryauthority consultation councilreform publicservices reorganization democracy government community The way local services in Gloucestershire—such as road maintenance, social care, development planning, and waste collection—are managed is set to change significantly in the coming years. Now, residents have the opportunity … Read More
Cheltenham Borough Council Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation boroughcouncil liberaldemocrats gloucestershire unitaryauthority democracy The upcoming Cheltenham Borough Council elections have been postponed following a government announcement to delay polls across 29 councils undergoing local government reorganisation. This move aims to free up resources and … Read More
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
Stroud Green Party Condemns Government’s ‘Undemocratic’ Unitary Council Plan as Labour Sees ‘Opportunity’ Wednesday, November 26, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment greenparty labour unitaryauthority councilreorganization democracy stroud councils publicservices Stroud District’s Green Party has vehemently criticized the Government-mandated shake-up of local councils in Gloucestershire, labeling the plan as “shameful” and “undemocratic.” The government seeks to dissolve the current … Read More