Barnhill Quarry Approved for 24-Hour Saw Shed Use Despite Community Concerns Friday, May 8, 2026 quarry barnhill sawshed noise planning sandstone workforce rural environment forestofdean Plans to extend the operating hours of a saw shed to 24 hours a day, five days a week at Barnhill Quarry near Coleford have been approved by county planners despite concerns over potential noise disturbances from local … Read More
SEND Reforms Risk Heightening Parental Frustrations Without Effective Implementation, Expert Warns Thursday, February 26, 2026 send education reforms specialneeds parents teachers funding intervention transition workforce The Government’s proposed overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, affecting roughly one in five children in England, has raised both hope and concern among experts. Educational psychologist … Read More
Recruitment Crisis Prompts Urgent Call to Join Gloucestershire Council Tuesday, September 30, 2025 gloucestershire recruitment council jobs localgovernment crisis publicservices careers workforce employment Gloucestershire Council is facing a severe recruitment crisis that threatens the delivery of essential public services. Leaders warn that without enough skilled staff willing to work in local government, the community could … Read More
Tewkesbury Business Enters Administration, Resulting in 30 Job Losses Friday, August 29, 2025 tewkesbury business administration jobs redundancy economy employees employment financial workforce A Tewkesbury-based company has recently entered administration, leading to the immediate loss of 30 jobs. The business, which employed 78 people, faced financial difficulties that necessitated this difficult decision. As a … Read More
Gloucestershire Increases Police Numbers Despite National Decline Tuesday, July 29, 2025 gloucestershire police recruitment lawenforcement community safety crime workforce uk funding In a time when police forces across the UK are experiencing a decline in officer numbers, Gloucestershire is bucking the national trend. The county has recently announced an increase in its police workforce, aiming to enhance … Read More
Renishaw Launches Voluntary Redundancy Program to Cut £20 Million in Costs Wednesday, June 18, 2025 renishaw redundancy costcutting engineering metrology inflation layoffs productivity globalbusiness workforce Renishaw, a global engineering leader specializing in metrology and healthcare, has announced a voluntary redundancy program aimed at saving £20 million annually. The company operates 65 locations worldwide, including a … Read More