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Dec 16, 2024 · Businesses could face a huge upheaval if plans to abolish Gloucestershire's six district councils go ahead. The government is due to publish a white paper today (Dec16) setting out its plans for a major redesign of local government.

Oct 18, 2024 · A new chief constable has stepped in at the top of Gloucestershire Police in the wake of the suspension of its former leader. As reported here on October 9 and subsequently the next day with news that a second figure from the force's top ranks was also facing charges of misconduct, Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson has now seconded Maggie Blyth from the College of Policing to lead the ...

Nov 21, 2024 · Gloucestershire County Council refused 98% of its 829 claims for pothole compensation between 2022 and 2023. The council topped the list for compensation refusal rates among 18 councils out of 21 that responded to a Freedom of Information request by the RAC. The RAC found that in Gloucestershire, total claims rose from 257 in 2022 to 829 in 2023.

Jan 8, 2025 · Gloucestershire should be divided in two during the devolution shake-up, say local Labour leaders. An authority in the West would rule over the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Stroud while in the East a separate authority would oversee Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Cotswolds . It is the "best way ...

Nov 4, 2024 · Iconic city centre building on the market. Pates Menswear - Gloucester's last remaining traditional menswear shop - is set to close down by Christmas. The store, located on the corner of Northgate Street and St Aldate Street near to Gloucester Cross, has been in the Pates family for over 100 years. Proprietor Martin Fowler, who has run Pates Menswear for about 35 years and today operates with ...

Oct 31, 2024 · Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LBG) has told staff at its Barnwood site that they will need to relocate some 40 miles away to Bristol when their offices are sold off in a year's time. In a statement made by Accord, which is the trade union for LBG workers, it was confirmed that all staff will be relocated at Lloyds' newly refurbished Bristol Community office in Q4 2025.

Oct 22, 2024 · A Cotswold pub that has served pints since the 1600s until it was shuttered in the aftermath of the Pandemic and the death of the landlord looks set to be returned to its glory days thanks to new owners who have stepped in to rescue the premises with a major refurbishment. Having bought the empty premises in August, Mike Pain and Jodie Walker are planning an imminent relaunch of the Ram Inn in ...

Jan 10, 2025 · County bosses have pushed ahead with devolution proposals to delay the elections and become a unitary authority as quickly as possible despite widespread resistance. Five of the six borough councils opposed the move to put off the vote until May 2026 - Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cotswolds and ...

Nov 6, 2024 · Gloucester City Council has drawn up a four-year corporate plan which includes developing large swathes of land and securing employment at Gloucestershire Airport.