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
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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
Even defibrillators need a check up
In his role as 'defibrillator guardian' Councillor David Brown carries out a monthly check on the status of the devices at Lloyds Pharmacy and St Philip & St James in Larkhay Road.
17 Jul 2020
Farook says thank you for everything: Community leads the way during Covid-19 pandemic
The Liberal Democrats want to say thank you to everyone in Hempsted and Westgate who have helped other members of the community over the last few months.
15 Jul 2020
Podsmead heroes
Councillor Sebastian Field has sent personal letters to local residents who have helped out during the Covid-19 crisis.
13 Jul 2020
‘Book and collect’ coming to Hucclecote Library
As the lockdown eases Councillor David Brown contacted the head of library services at Shire Hall to ask about the plans for opening the doors to Hucclecote library.
13 Jul 2020
Football nearly ready to return to Meadow Park
Gloucester City Football Club say they are on schedule with the construction of the new ground to be able to start playing back home again at the start of the football season.
9 Jul 2020
News from across Barnwood
Ashley, Joanne and David have continued to work on resolving local issues, responding to residents' concerns big and small.
8 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
Benefits & Pensions
Giving people security in later life
The Liberal Democrats have become the first UK party to commit to protecting the triple lock on pensions in the next Parliament.
LD
21 Sep 2023
What’s on the agenda at Lib Dem Conference?
We’re heading to Bournemouth for the party’s first in-person autumn conference in four years. As ever, the agenda is packed full of topical debates on the biggest issues facing Britain today.
LD
11 Sep 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Hundreds of NHS ambulance staff waiting for driver training despite deadly delays
Hundreds of NHS ambulance staff across the country are waiting to complete essential driver training, new data from the Liberal Democrats has shown. This is despite dangerous delays to response times and a shortage of ambulance drivers.
LD
11 Sep 2023
Cost of living
Food prices soar by a third
Food prices have soared by 30% in the last two years, the biggest rise on record.
LD
16 Aug 2023
Environment & Nature
Lib Dem investigation reveals sewage cover up
Liberal Democrats demand water firms measure how much sewage they are discharging into waterways
LD
9 Aug 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
England's hospitals are crumbling
A Freedom of Information investigation by the Liberal Democrats has found hospitals with chemicals leaking in patient areas and others with multiple broken fire alarms.
LD
9 Aug 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Liberal Democrats WIN Somerton and Frome
Sarah Dyke smashes the Conservatives with the best result of the night in Somerton and Frome
LD
21 Jul 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Happy 75th birthday to our NHS
The Liberal Democrats are proud to be champions of the NHS.
DC
5 Jul 2023
Diversity
Windrush 75
Today is Windrush Day - where we acknowledge the outstanding economic, social, and cultural contribution the Windrush generation have made to the United Kingdom.
ED
22 Jun 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems select Emma Holland-Lindsay as Mid Bedfordshire by-election candidate
By-election candidate vows to “fight tirelessly for our local health services”, demanding more GPs and funding for Bedfordshire. Liberal Democrats become bookies favourite to win the by-election after flying start to the campaign.
LD
19 Jun 2023
Westminster
Stop Puppy Smuggling
The Conservatives have dropped the new law to crack down on puppy smuggling.
LD
26 May 2023
Carers
Carer's Leave Bill to become law
The Lib Dem Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.
19 May 2023