Thank you Hucclecote surgery
Many of us joined in the Thursday evening 'Clap for our Carers' in appreciation of the wonderful work carried out by NHS staff and other front line care workers.
1 Aug 2020
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Weed spraying and removal – it’s just not happening
Your local Lib Dem Spotlight team have been pressing the city council to spray and remove the weeds from footways and gutters in Hucclecote.
1 Aug 2020
David is ready to help local groups
Gloucestershire County Council have allocated up to a total of £30,000 to each county councillor over a three year period to 2021 to support projects and activities which will make a positive difference to the local community.
31 Jul 2020
Gloucester's future under threat from unitary council plan
Two thousand years of history should be protected if the Government pushes ahead with plans to reorganise local government in Gloucester, according to the Liberal Democrats.
30 Jul 2020
Church Lane repairs delayed
David Brown allocated part of the Highways Local funding available to him as the county councillor to bring forward much needed improvements to Church Lane.
26 Jul 2020
The latest e-Spotlight from Longlevens Liberal Democrats
Spotlight on Longlevens from Linda Castle, Sarah Sawyer and Longlevens Liberal Democrats
23 Jul 2020
Gloucester's air quality improves during lockdown
Gloucester's air quality has improved significantly because of the coronavirus lockdown, according to the city council.
23 Jul 2020
Weeds sprayed in Longlevens
The council have confirmed that weed spraying in the Longlevens area took place between July 6 and 14.
23 Jul 2020
Barnwood link road to close for essential repairs
The A417 Barnwood link road is to close later this month to allow for repairs to a tunnel underneath the road.
23 Jul 2020
Tuffley Park wall
A section of the wall along Tuffley Avenue that encloses Tuffley Park has been damaged by a car.
20 Jul 2020
Weed spraying halted through lack of PPE
Councillor Ashley Bowkett is quick to thank the council staff who did an excellent job in keeping many services going, even during the strictest days of the lockdown.
19 Jul 2020
Longlevens library has partially re-opened
Longlevens library has partially re-opened after closing due to the Covic-19 pandemic. Since July 13, the library in Church Road has been offering a collection service which allows local residents to request books, DVDs and other materials they would like to borrow. There is an off the shelf service where you can select online the type of books or other items you would like and staff then select on your behalf from the stock held at the library. You will then receive an email asking you to choose a time slot for collection. Alternativel, you can reserve an item online and collect it later. For people without access to the internet you can ring up Longlevens library and make a reservation. To browse the online catalogue and make your selections visit: https://gloucestershire.spydus.co.uk
18 Jul 2020
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
GP Funding Slashed Across Gloucestershire Since 2019
Funding for GP services in Gloucestershire has been slashed by £666,343 in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
CT
30 Jan 2024
Cameron Thomas
Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Their legacies must not be forgotten
CT
27 Jan 2024
National News
LGBTQ+
Ed Davey's LGBT History Month Message 2023
Today marks the beginning of LGBT History Month - a time to discover the stories of the LGBT+ community, acknowledge the prejudice they have faced, and celebrate the progress that has been achieved.
ED
1 Feb 2023
Environment & Nature
Tory MPs vote for 15 more years of sewage dumping
292 Conservative MPs voted to allow sewage dumping by water companies in our rivers, lakes and coasts for at least 15 more years.
LD
26 Jan 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
1,000 patients wait over 12 hours at A&E every day
Lib Dems set out plan to tackle NHS crisis including recruiting more GPs and allowing pharmacists to prescribe more medicines
LD
23 Jan 2023
Westminster
Billions in taxes lost as HMRC moves staff to Brexit and Covid fraud
The government needs to step up efforts to recover billions of pounds in unpaid taxes, instead of asking the public to clean up their mess.
LD
17 Jan 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Record ambulance delays reveal NHS horror show
Ambulance delays for life-threatening calls reached a new record high in December, shocking new NHS figures have revealed.
LD
12 Jan 2023
Home Affairs
Floella Benjamin challenges the Conservatives over the Windrush scandal
This year there should be jubilant celebrations of the Windrush 75th Anniversary. But instead we hear reports regarding Conservative plans to go back on Wendy Williams' recommendations.
LD
12 Jan 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Our NHS is in crisis
The NHS is collapsing in front of our eyes whilst the Prime Minister and Health Secretary are nowhere to be seen.
6 Jan 2023
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's New Year Message
"The New Year is an opportunity to turn the page and look ahead. And although things are tough for millions, I sense change is possible - so I look to the New Year with hope and optimism."
ED
31 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
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
24 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
No one should lose their home this Christmas
We are deeply concerned that both renters and homeowners could face homelessness during one of the most difficult Winters in living memory.
13 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
Liberal Democrats Force Vote to Block Voter ID Laws
Today, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords are using a rare Parliamentary procedure called a ‘Fatal Motion’ to try to block the new Voter ID regulations.
LD
13 Dec 2022
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.
LD
1 Dec 2022
