NL-5485B

MYSTERY MAN SHOWS HIMSELF

The mystery councillor at the centre of the investigation - into irregular procurement and connections with contractors - has stepped forward. The transparency is to be applauded - we need more of that!

GLOUCESTER NEWS CENTRE

NL-5485B

MYSTERY MAN SHOWS HIMSELF

The mystery councillor at the centre of the investigation - into irregular procurement and connections with contractors - has stepped forward. The transparency is to be applauded - we need more of that!

GLOUCESTER NEWS CENTRE

NL-5376C

BIG IS BEAUTIFUL FOR COUNCILS

"Big councils" are favoured as the future of local government. This is no surprise - given clear gov't favouritism of big business in all its forms. Higher cost and lower democracy are among the concerns though.

SO GLOS

NL-5366F

ANOTHER BLACK HOLE EMERGES

"Black holes" in council coffers seem to be reaching epidemic proportions. Some might wonder - did the trend begin with the gov't claiming a black hole? Or is it part of a chronic mismanagement problem?

NL-5356A

PATRIOTISM OR VANDALISM?

St George's Cross has been painted on mini-roundabouts, road signs and buildings. We're told the campaign is a divisive one - but isn't it merely one symptom of a division in our nation that already exists?

WILTSHIRE TIMES