Lib Dems welcome plan to review local government reorganisation
Proposals to scrap Gloucester City Council and the five other district councils and replace them with a single unitary council for the county will be reviewed and paused
Proposals to scrap Gloucester City Council and the five other district councils and replace them with a single unitary council for the county will be reviewed and paused
Conservative, Labour and Community Independent councillors joined forces to block proposals to begin a Community Governance Review for Gloucester.
Cllr Jeremy Hilton is urging all residents of Gloucester and its surrounding parishes to make their voices heard in the government’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) consultation before the deadline on March 26.
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
Since taking control of the council in May 2024 following the local elections, the Liberal Democrat administration has unravelled a series of hidden financial shocks left by the Conservatives
Community Independents Brendon O’Donnell and Alastair Chambers were at the demonstration targeting asylum seekers outside the Ibis Hotel in Barnwood.
Councillor Brendon O’Donnell shared the post on Facebook promoting a far right group’s plan for a demonstration in Gloucester targeting asylum seekers
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
Councillor Sebastian Field, who represents Podsmead on the city council, was contacted last year by members of Widden Old Boys and Old Cryptians rugby clubs regarding an issue with some dog walkers leaving poo bags in the hedges around the ground
Liberal Democrat councillors have contacted Gloucester City Homes and Gloucestershire County Council about the parking problem in front of St Nicholas Square, which is located off Westgate Street.
"We must fully understand the level of foreign interference, influence and infiltration within our political parties and institutions"
Responding to Rachel Reeves’ second Autumn Budget this week, Mr Thomas condemned the Government for failing to deliver the investment needed to end the cost-of-living crisis in Gloucestershire.
Cameron Thomas has welcomed an announcement in the latest government budget, that it will fully transfer pension funds to members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS).
Cameron Thomas MP has backed a Liberal Democrat proposal this morning, to reduce VAT on the hospitality sector to 15%, and reduce household energy bills for working people for 17 months.
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Cameron Thomas has welcomed the news that Ofwat will be replaced by a tougher water regulator, marking a victory for Gloucestershire residents and customers of Severn Trent.
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for billpayers, protecting our waterways, and demanding a water system that serves the public interest.
The Liberal Democrats are ready to establish the UK as a world leader in responsible, democratic AI - backing home-grown talent, protecting national security, and ensuring technology works for everyone.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to champion open, fair trade, defend British economic interests, and build reliable alliances across Europe and the Commonwealth - in light of yet another act of bullying from an unreliable US President.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.