Gloucestershire Airport’s interim head of operations told a scrutiny committee he rewrote safety-management documentation and aerodrome manuals after an unsatisfactory CAA audit in 2023 and introduced a computerized safety-management system and weekly safety meetings.

Councillors pressed officers for details about the proposed disposal of the airport and whether scrutiny could review the sale before completion. Officers said there is an exclusivity and confidentiality agreement with the preferred bidder and they could not discuss disposal details while the process is ongoing.

Officers said the Greyfriars regeneration project is ready to go to procurement for a principal contractor and proposed drawing down a second funding tranche of £3,050,000 to move the new market space and related works forward.

Officers told the committee the Fleece building has a grant offer of £261,500 with a required match contribution of £43,000 (some expected in kind). The money would target roof repairs, shop‑front renovations and an options appraisal to attract investors.

Councillors asked why nine Airprox incidents were recorded at the airport in 2024 (six inside the air traffic zone). The interim operations chief said increased reporting is part of building a 'just culture' and that incidents are investigated internally and by external bodies.

A resident told council Freeway Golf Course is historically significant (described as the first Black-owned golf course in North America) and urged council to oppose a proposed 743-unit redevelopment; council said the property is privately owned and an application is before the zoning board and therefore members should refrain from public comment. Council also reported recent Green Acres grant awards totaling $1,530,000 for local open-space projects.

Council adopted Ordinance 0-26-10 (adds a part-time collection systems license operator and pay range), introduced Ordinance 0-26-11 (speed reductions on Clifton to Pine Avenue), approved Resolution 2603-100 and the consent agenda; roll-call votes were recorded as reflected below.