Council votes to keep its name
By Sarah Wood | 29th January 2025
North Gloucestershire Council is over before it had even begun, as Tewkesbury Borough councillors voted not to go ahead with the council's proposed name change.
The decision, made during a council meeting yesterday evening (January 28), follows the government's plans for devolution, which will see two-tier local government replaced with unitary authorities - single councils for larger geographical areas.
Cllr Richard Stanley, leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council, said: "When we initially decided to change our name following consultation with our communities, there was no indication that the government would introduce devolution plans. In light of this this new direction, retaining our current name is the most sensible choice."

The council had previously made it clear that any name change would be implemented with a phased approach at a low cost. To date, only £100 has been spent on purchasing a new web address from the government.
As the borough council collaborates with the other five district councils and the county council to establish the new unitary structure in Gloucestershire, its focus will remain on ensuring the priorities of the borough are taken forward into the new council.
Cllr Stanley continued: "Throughout our discussions on the name change, we have consistently prioritised the efficient use of resources and the best interests of our community, and this is demonstrated by the two public consultations we conducted. Our commitment to working closely with our neighbouring councils, to ensure we effectively address the needs of our residents, remains undiminished."
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