Gloucestershire’s councils will be replaced by one new unitary authority
The Government has confirmed plans to create a single unitary council for Gloucestershire. It will replace the existing county, city, district and borough councils on 1 April 2028. The decision affects Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council,...
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28th August 2026
Police and Fire Service deliver anti-social behaviour awareness sessions
Police in the Cotswolds have joined forces with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the region over the school summer holidays. Last week (6-9 July), a Youth Engagement Officer from Gloucestershire Constabulary and a...
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28th August 2026
McDonald’s sponsors Gloucester litter bin
A new litter bin has been installed on Lower Tuffley Lane, opposite the McDonald’s restaurant on Bristol Road in Gloucester. The bin is being sponsored by local McDonald’s franchisee Paul Toner as part of wider work to reduce litter in...
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28th August 2026
Council revokes licence appeal for Hackney carriage driver
A hackney carriage (taxi) driver that was licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) has lost their appeal against the revocation of their licence on 6 July 2026. The driver was referred to the licensing sub-committee following three strikes being issued...
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28th August 2026
Lucozade Ribena factory plans for warehouse extension
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to expand and boost the efficiency of the Lucozade and Ribena factory in the Forest of Dean look set for approval. Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd wants permission from district planners to extend...
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28th August 2026
Two men attack victim with hammers in Tewkesbury
Police are appealing for witnesses after a report that two men assaulted another man with a hammer in Tewkesbury. Officers are investigating after it was reported that two men had approached the victim while he was resting under a tree...
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28th August 2026
Hearing into alleged misconduct of Chief Constable postponed
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The public hearing into the alleged gross misconduct of Gloucestershire Constabulary Chief Constable Rod Hansen has been adjourned for legal reasons for at least four and a half months. Chief Constable Hansen, who...
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28th August 2026
Three people charged with breaching a partial Closure Order in Cirencester
Three people have been charged with breaching a partial closure order in Cirencester. Last month, officers secured a partial closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour at a property in the Watermoor area. The closure order, which was granted at...
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28th August 2026
Emergency department sees ‘busiest days ever’ as heatwaves affect medical kit
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire’s emergency department experienced its busiest days ever during the recent heatwave, according to health chiefs. Hospital bosses say the last three heatwaves have also had a “huge impact” on diagnostic equipment. Last...
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28th August 2026
Police chief to leave role this month
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire police chief Rod Hansen will be leaving his role at the end of the month as his contract comes to an end and it will not be renewed by police and crime...
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28th August 2026