
Former Labour councillor switches to the Liberal Democrats
Councillor Usman Bhaimia, who represents Barton and Tredworth ward, becomes the 13th Lib Dem councillor on Gloucester City Council.
Councillor Usman Bhaimia, who represents Barton and Tredworth ward, becomes the 13th Lib Dem councillor on Gloucester City Council.
Foul language and tags have been sprayed over the Priory in an overnight attack
A motion to the extraordinary general meeting of the city council on October 19 calls for Andy Lewis, Conservative cabinet member for culture and leisure, to make a written apology for the failure to agree a deal with Aspire.
Liberal Democrats councillors warning that any further financial shocks during 2023/24 would lead to services being cut to balance the books.
The city council announced the move as part of the phased reopening of leisure services in Gloucester after the collapse of the Aspire Trust last month.
Councillor Andrew Lewis, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said he hoped the Barton Pool and the Twyver Pool would be reopened by January 1.
The Liberal Democrats have tabled questions to the Conservative cabinet member for culture and leisure asking a series of questions about the future of the swimming pool.
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Mayor and the managing director of Gloucester City Council demanding an emergency meeting is held for councillors to examine the issue.
The announcement to shut the GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Park comes after charitable trust Aspire went into liquidation.
Gloucester City Homes has reached a new £130 million funding deal with NatWest, which includes £30 million of new money and a 10-year extension on existing loans.
Councillor Sebastian Field is urging the city council and the police to agree not to take enforcement action for any venue opening early for the big match.
The contained churchyard, which is open to members of the public, is located to the side of Cafe Rene in Westgate Street and is being closed for maintenance work.
Boris Johnson was never fit to be Prime Minister. He should reap no benefits, in money or in honours, for the disgraceful way he behaved in office.
The government’s failure to meet this target is putting people’s lives at risk.
Shock poll reveals staggering number of working UK adults say they have missed work in the past year due to being stuck on waiting lists or attempting to see a GP or dentist
Today is an important opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to transphobia, and reflect on how we as a society can end this loss of life.
As Liberal Democrats, we have always stood in support of a lasting peace and a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine.
It is vital that we stand up against all forms of Islamophobia, and work together to end religious hatred everywhere.
Employees should not have to wait any longer for safe and respectful workplaces.
Mental health is as important as physical health.
Rishi Sunak’s speech was so out of touch he may as well have been living on another planet.
Watch or read Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey's speech to Autumn Conference.
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey sets out a five-year cancer plan to boost survival rates, including a new legal right for patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral.
Hear from Councillor Lisa Smart, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Hazel Grove.