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'Forgotten' city centre roads need repairing, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have called for the "forgotten" roads of Gloucester city centre to be repaired by the county council.

Save Our Sainsbury's campaign hits petition milestone

Over 500 people have signed a petition to keep the popular Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester city centre open after its closure was announced. Liberal Democrat Dr Rebecca Trimnell launched the petition after learning the supermarket in Northgate Street will close. The supermarket giant has been in the same location for 50 years and the store is a vital lifeline for people who live near the city centre. It is also well-used by shoppers who travel into the city centre on public transport from across the city. Since Dr Trimnell launched the petition three weeks ago over 500 people have signed it and the Liberal Democrats have written to the chief executive of Sainsbury's PLC to express the strength of feeling locally. Dr Trimnell, who is a Lib Dem campaigner for the Westgate area including the city centre, said: "I want to thank everyone who has signed the petition so far. "Each extra person signing the petition adds weight to the campaign to keep the store open. The Sainsbury's store is the only decent size

Cheltenham Road roundabout chaos suspended

The Conservative-run Gloucestershire County Council has backed down over the changes to the Cheltenham Road roundabout and scrapped the trial - after a massive backlash from local residents.

Lib Dems write to chief executive of J Sainsbury PLC about Gloucester store's future

Lib Dems seek changes to roundabout scheme

Longlevens Liberal Democrats are demanding changes are made to the Cheltenham Road roundabout in order to make it safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Student parking solution sought

The Lib Dems have written to the University of Gloucestershire about on-street parking problems near the Oxstalls Campus.

Save Our Sainsbury's: Campaign launched to keep supermarket open

A petition has been launched to keep the popular Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester city centre open after its closure was announced. The supermarket giant has been located in Northgate Street for 50 years and the store is a vital lifeline for people who live near the city centre. It is also well-used by shoppers who travel into the city centre on public transport from across the city. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, Liberal Democrat campaigner for the Westgate area, which includes the city centre, has launched the petition. She said: "The Sainsbury's store is the only decent size supermarket left in the city centre. "There are other supermarkets in the city centre, but they are a lot smaller and do not stock the range of goods that Sainsbury's offers. "For older people or those who do not have a car, this store is a vital lifeline for the community living close to the city centre. "The only other choice is going to a large out of town supermarket, which could be difficult if you don't drive. "This is why I've launch

Lib Dems launch petition against unitary authority plans

A petition has been launched against plans to rob Gloucester of its own council and replace it with a huge unitary authority.

Jeremy Hilton to quiz Tory cabinet members on poor performance

Tory leaders at Shire Hall are being quizzed on their performance by a senior Liberal Democrat councillor. Councillor Jeremy Hilton, who represents Kingsholm and Wotton, has tabled a dozen challenging questions to Conservative cabinet members for its full council meeting on September 9. He has asked questions about care home admissions, the performance of children's services, gulley cleaning, new cycling projects, the future of local government in Gloucestershire and the financial health of the county council. Councillor Hilton, who is also leader of the Lib Dem group on Gloucester City Council, said: "I am concerned about the poor performance of the Tory administration who control the county council and the impact this is having on services in Gloucester. "After 15 years in charge, they are struggling to deliver decent services. "They failed miserably to handle the Covid-19 crisis in our care homes, children's services is still poorly performing and there are big holes in the council's finances. "Frankly, th

Rebuilding Trade & Cooperation with Europe

Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.

Everything has to change

This collective outpouring of grief has to be a watershed moment.

Supporting our health and social care workers

Our health and social care heroes have supported this country in a time of crisis. Now it’s our turn to support them, and tackle the growing mental health crisis in the health and care sector.