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
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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
New road markings near to Pelican Inn
The junction with St Mary's Street and Archdeacon Street has new road markings.
15 Aug 2020
North Upton Lane crossing safety fencing finally in place
The footpath and cyclepath approach to the crossing on North Upton Lane near the junction with Lilliesfield Avenue originally had fencing as a safety measure to slow down those looking to cross the road.
14 Aug 2020
Parliament Street & Cromwell Street both need resurfacing
Your Lib Dem Spotlight team are still pressing the county council to resurface Parliament Street, which has been confirmed as a resurfacing project, but so far, a date has not been set for the work.
11 Aug 2020
Swan Court entrance now safe
It took some time to persuade Gloucester City Homes that the paving in front of Swan Court was their responsibility, but Rebecca Trimnell's persistence paid off.
11 Aug 2020
Porchester Road scheme making progress
After receiving comments from both local residents and local councillors, the city council has agreed to remove the bench from their plans for the environmental improvement project on the open space at Porchester Road (between the road and Wotton Brook).
10 Aug 2020
Metz Way path resurfaced after long campaign
Last year major work was carried out along the Metz Way and Abbeymead Avenue corridor with the aim of improving 'traffic' flow for all road users including cyclists and pedestrians.
9 Aug 2020
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Ed Davey's Christmas Message
"From my family to yours: We wish you a Happy Christmas full of peace, joy and love. And hope. For a better future."
ED
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No one should lose their home this Christmas
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Rural Affairs
Giving rural communities a stronger voice in government
A dedicated cross-departmental Minister for Rural Communities would help end the Conservatives’ neglect of rural areas.
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1 Dec 2022
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Carers
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Today is Carers Rights Day - a chance for us to keep beating the drum for unpaid carers and raising awareness about their rights.
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Conservatives' Cost of Chaos Budget
Everyone is being forced to pay the price for Conservative chaos.
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17 Nov 2022
Health, Care & the NHS
A new right to see your GP within 7 days
Far too many people are struggling to get a GP appointment when they need one, leaving them waiting anxiously for the care they deserve.
LD
11 Nov 2022
Environment
Abolish Ofwat and stop the sewage dumping
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
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Cost of living
The Conservative Property Penalty
Thanks to the Conservatives’ disastrous mini-budget, we are facing a mortgage crisis.
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Human Rights
Liberal Democrats Fight Draconian Measures in the Public Order Bill
Today, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords have strongly opposed the Government’s draconian Public Order Bill.
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Conservatives must do patriotic duty and back election
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