Lib Dems write to chief executive of J Sainsbury PLC about Gloucester store's future
The Liberal Democrats have written to the chief executive of Sainsbury's PLC about the proposed closure of its Northgate Street...
14 Sep 2020
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Save Our Sainsbury's campaign: Latest news update
The Liberal Democrats have stepped up the campaign to save Sainsbury's in Northgate Street from closing. You can read the latest development here: https://mailchi.mp/4587ac1adf3f/junes-monthly-newsletter-591792
12 Sep 2020
Getting things fixed in Longlevens
The Lib Dem team has reported several issues on behalf of local residents in Longlevens for action or repair.
9 Sep 2020
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.
9 Sep 2020
Student parking solution sought
The Lib Dems have written to the University of Gloucestershire about on-street parking problems near the Oxstalls Campus.
9 Sep 2020
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
9 Sep 2020
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.
3 Sep 2020
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
21 Aug 2020
The latest e-Spotlight from Longlevens Liberal Democrats
Spotlight on Longlevens from Linda Castle, Sarah Sawyer and Longlevens Liberal Democrats
19 Aug 2020
August storms and flooding – send us your pictures
Parts of Longlevens and Elmbridge suffered flash flooding, including Estcourt Road, due to the heavy rain on the evening of August 12.
19 Aug 2020
Estcourt Road slip road to be resurfaced
The Estcourt Road concrete slip road in Longlevens is to be resurfaced as a part of a £3 million scheme by the county council.
18 Aug 2020
Progress on issues at St Oswald’s Park
Your Lib Dem Spotlight team has been in contact with Persimmon about various issues related to St. Oswald's Park housing estate.
16 Aug 2020
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