Mark Conrad 09 July 2024

Tewkesbury consultation extended

Tewkesbury BC has extended a consultation on its planned name change to North Gloucestershire BC, giving residents until the end of July to respond.

Due to restrictions placed on the council before the general election, officials were prevented from actively consulting. As a result, the consultation will now run until Wednesday 31 July.

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