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Councillor Sebastian Field has sent personal letters to local residents who have helped out during the Covid-19 crisis.

13 Jul 2020
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Ashley, Joanne and David have continued to work on resolving local issues, responding to residents' concerns big and small.

8 Jul 2020
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Dr Rebecca Trimnell at Hill Farm in Hempsted

Lib Dems fight housing plan in Hempsted

The Liberal Democrats are fighting plans to build hundreds of new homes in Hempsted. Developers have submitted a planning application for the construction of 245 properties at Hill Farm, off Hempsted Lane. The development falls within a cordon sanitaire - which prohibits housing near to the sewage works. It is also not part of the City Plan or Joint Core Strategy which lists sites for potential housing development over the next decade. Dozens of local residents have already submitted objections to the planning application and are being backed by the Liberal Democrats. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, from Hempsted and Westgate Liberal Democrats, has also submitted an objection to Gloucester City Council's planning department. "We will fight any attempt to build hundreds of new houses at Hill Farm," she said. "It is in the cordon sanitaire and the visual impact upon the village of Hempsted would forever be tarnished. "I am also personally concerned about the impact upon local wildlife, including possible badger setts, the

6 Jul 2020
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Plock Court poppy field

Plock Court poppies bring joy to residents

A stunning display of poppies and wild flowers at Plock Court is proving popular with residents. The flowers were planted as part of the Gloucester Urban Greening Project. A colourful snake made of pebbles also brightened up Longlevens. The snake - called Stanley - is outside Holy Trinity Church.

5 Jul 2020
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