Chief Rod Hansen’s £150k+ salary is funded by the constabulary despite his work at a national police body amid budget cuts. Gloucestershire Police Pays Chief Amid Cuts Controversy Rod Hansen earns over £150k while working nationally for the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), while Gloucestershire still pays his salary. Chris Nelson lifted Hansen’s suspension last…
Jo Walker, former director, will be the new Chief Executive for Gloucestershire County Council replacing Pete Bungard in May. Jo Walker Returns to Gloucestershire as New County Council Chief Gloucestershire has a new top boss. Jo Walker got the job after interviews last week. She will be the chief executive. Jo currently leads North Somerset…
Seventy firefighters oppose shift changes fearing impact on health, childcare, and increased risks to the community. Firefighters Unite Against Shift Changes Due to Health Concerns Gloucestershire firefighters held a meeting organized by the Fire Brigades Union. About 70 firefighters attended, opposing changes to their working hours. They voted to fight the new shift patterns. Firefighters…
Carly Cleasby, known for cheesecakes, opens “Made by Carly” in Whitminster’s Krate Village after home business success. Stroud Baker Opens Shop After Cheesecake Legend Reputation Grows A baker from Stroud now owns her own business, making tasty sweets for everyone in the county. It started at home during lockdown when she made Mother’s Day treats.…
A recent operation in Gloucestershire led to numerous arrests, including domestic abuse cases. Abuse against partners rises. Gloucestershire: Man Strangled Partner, Another Threatened Dog In January, police in Gloucestershire made many domestic abuse arrests. Almost a third of all January arrests related to domestic abuse. Police arrested 244 people for suspected domestic abuse in January.…
Daytime A40 closures in Gloucestershire, February 17-21, for surveys and roadworks preventing landslips. Access maintained. A40 Closures February 17 to 21 for Roadworks Solving Landslip Risk The A40 in Gloucestershire will close during the day. National Highways will do roadwork in three spots: Boxbush, Hopeswood, and Forest Gate. They need to survey the area. These…
Multiple homes burglarized in Gloucestershire, thieves smashing patio doors to steal valuables. Police investigate. Thieves Target Homes, Smashed Doors, Stole Jewelry and Watches Hey, listen to this. Thieves broke into a house in Gloucestershire. They stole watches, jewelry, and a bag. It happened around Cirencester on February 5th. A house in Northleach had a break-in…
Locals in Longlevens are upset after a new fence suddenly appeared, blocking access to a community field. Residents Angry Over Fence Blocking Gardens in Gloucestershire Town Anna Powell lives nearby. The University of Gloucestershire bought a field in 2015. It is near Estcourt Road in Longlevens. Metal fencing now surrounds it. The university wants to…
A builder in Gloucestershire scammed homeowners in Somerset. He took £54,000 and received a suspended sentence. Builder from Quedgeley Scams Homeowners Out of Thousands of Pounds A builder from Gloucestershire received a suspended sentence. This followed after he took money from people. Thomas Harris took £54,000 from three people in Somerset. The court case was…
A dog attacked a deer until a passerby intervened. Police are investigating the incident near Wotton-under-Edge. Dog Attacks Deer Near Wotton Under Edge, Person Intervenes to Help A dog reportedly attacked a deer, with someone nearby intervening to help. Police are currently deciding how to address the situation with the dog’s owner. This incident happened…