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 Linda Castle, Sarah Sawyer and Luke Shervey represent Longlevens on the city council.
Linda and Sarah were elected in 2021, while Luke was elected in May 2024.
Linda grew up in Longlevens, attending local schools and also raised her family here. She has recently retired from the NHS.
Sarah grew up in Gloucester runs the Friends of Elmbridge group and is fundraising for new play area in Armscroft Park.
She is a mother of three and lives in Elmbridge, near Cheltenham Road and is now cabinet member for planning. Sarah is standing for the county council in Longlevens in May 2025.
Luke lives in Longlevens and works in the social housing sector. He is the cabinet member for housing.
They are speaking up for local residents, getting things done and making a difference.
If you have an issue you want Linda, Sarah or Luke to take up on your behalf, please do get in touch.
You can contact the team at longlevenslibdems@gmail.com
You can also follow Linda, Sarah and Luke on Facebook at fb.me/longlevenslibdems
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