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Local Government Reorganisation

We work with Gloucestershire County Council and the six district councils (Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury) to ensure that the VCSE sector is a key voice in Local Government Organisation (LGR).

For the latest news on Local Goverment Reorganisation, visit the Future Gloucestershire website: https://futuregloucestershire.org.uk/

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Shaping Gloucestershire's Future: Giving Communities a Stronger Voice  
Shaping Gloucestershire's Future: Giving Communities a Stronger Voice  

The Government has announced its decision to create a single unitary council for Gloucestershire. Consequently, Gloucestershire is preparing for one of the largest transformations in its local governance structure in decades. 

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LGR Update: Name of Gloucestershire’s new council confirmed and consultation responses published
LGR Update: Name of Gloucestershire’s new council confirmed and consultation responses published

Gloucestershire's new single council will be called Gloucestershire Council, the Government has confirmed. Ministers have also confirmed that the new authority will be represented by 110 councillors.

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A new council for Gloucestershire
A new council for Gloucestershire

Yesterday the Government announced its decision to create a single unitary council for Gloucestershire.

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Local Government Reorganisation for VCSE organisations webinar resources
Local Government Reorganisation for VCSE organisations webinar resources

Catch-up on the Local Governmnt Reorganisation Update for Gloucestershire’s VCSE sector webinar held on 28 January 2026.

Here you can watch the recording, view the slides and read the Questions & Answers,

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