Gloucester ranked the worst funded council in England after a decade of cuts
Between 2015 to 2016 and 2025 to 2026, Gloucester has seen a 3.9% cash reduction in Core Spending Power, the Government’s own measure of council funding
Councillors Ashley Bowkett and Joshua Taylor are part of the Liberal Democrat team representing Barnwood.
Ashley, who lives in Barnwood, was first elected in a by-election in 2019.
He made his home in Gloucester in 2011 after spending eight years working in China, Singapore, and the US.
He is an award-winning documentary producer/director, and has worked in international television production, broadcasting, and distribution since the early 2000s.
Joshua also lives in Barnwood and works as a teacher in a local secondary school. He was first elected in May 2024.
Ashley will be standing for the county council in Barnwood & Hucclecote division as Councillor David Brown is stepping down after many years of dedicated service.
If you have any issues you would like Ashley or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them - they are always ready to help.
You can contact the team on ashley.bowkett@gloucester.gov.uk
The team is on Facebook at fb.me/CllrAshleyBowkett/
Between 2015 to 2016 and 2025 to 2026, Gloucester has seen a 3.9% cash reduction in Core Spending Power, the Government’s own measure of council funding
People shouldn’t be turned into criminals just because they can’t have a digital ID, or choose not to. This will be worrying to millions of older people, people living in poverty and disabled people – who are more likely to be digitally excluded
Community Independents Brendon O’Donnell and Alastair Chambers were at the demonstration targeting asylum seekers outside the Ibis Hotel in Barnwood.
They won 27 of the 55 seats on the council - jumping from 16 - to win 11 more seats.
They are promising to improve core services, support the local economy, ensure roads are well maintained and safe, and that our most vulnerable children and adults are well cared for
Letters have been sent freehold properties across Gloucester about proposed changes which could be implemented from April 1