The GLCCA is official after government approval. New powers are coming with a mayoral election on May 2. The authority aims to improve business and skills. Greater Lincolnshire Authority Officially Launches: Final Approval Granted The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is official now. The government sent the final notice, and Jim McMahon MP signed the…
North East Lincolnshire Council leaders engage with the public via Facebook Live, answering questions on key local issues and upcoming projects. Council Leader and Cabinet Address Public Questions in Facebook Live Stream Grimsby: North East Lincolnshire Council is hosting a Facebook Live stream. Senior councillors will answer public questions on various topics. You can follow…
Tewkesbury Borough Council voted to maintain Gloucestershire as a single unitary authority, opposing plans to split it into two separate councils for East and West. Tewkesbury Council Supports Keeping Gloucestershire as a Unified County Tewkesbury: Tewkesbury Borough Council is backing a plan to keep Gloucestershire united. They want to avoid splitting the county into two…
Tewkesbury council leaders have decided to forgo their pay rise after a significant increase in the council leader’s allowance was approved to address a pay anomaly. Council Chiefs Will Not Accept Pay Rise Amid 52% Increase for Leader Role Tewkesbury: Council leaders have made a big decision. They will not take a pay rise. This…
A Gloucestershire MP raises concerns about large solar farms on agricultural land, stressing the need for balanced renewable energy solutions that protect food supply. MP Warns Huge Solar Farms Could Threaten UK Food Supply and Rural Life Gloucestershire: A local MP is worried about big solar farms taking over farmland. Dr. Roz Savage led a…
A proposed inheritance tax change could force family farms in Britain to sell land, jeopardizing their future and impacting food security across the country. New Tax Plan Poses Threat to Family Farms in Britain, Warns Local Farmer Toddington: Charles Day, a farmer from Gloucestershire, is worried about family farms. He says a new inheritance tax…
A campaign is gaining traction to keep Gloucestershire united against plans to split it into two councils, with many residents voicing their concerns. Hundreds Support Call to Reject Proposal to Split Gloucestershire in Two Tewkesbury: A lot of folks are rallying to keep Gloucestershire whole. They’re not happy about the idea of splitting the county…
A lengthy Gloucester City Council meeting devolved into bickering, with members calling out the childish behavior instead of focusing on the budget. Gloucester City Council Meeting Turns into Playground of Bickering and Nastiness Gloucester: The city council meeting was a real mess. It felt more like a playground than a serious discussion. Councillors spent almost…
Lincolnshire council leaders are pushing to streamline local governance by merging ten councils into two, aiming for efficiency and better services. Council Leaders Propose Reducing Lincolnshire’s 10 Councils to Just Two Lincolnshire: The leaders of three councils in Lincolnshire are suggesting a big change. They want to cut down the current ten councils to just…
A Tory councillor left a meeting in Gloucester after being told to behave during heated protests over blocked questions Senior Tory Walks Out of Meeting After Being Told to Behave Amid Protests Over Questions Gloucester: A councillor had quite the exit from a meeting. Andrew Gravells, a Conservative, got frustrated and stormed out. Why? He…