Rebecca Trimnell working on the frontline
Westgate campaigner Rebecca Trimnell works in the social care sector and was on the frontline caring for some of Gloucester's most vulnerable people.
5 Jul 2020
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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
Cycling and walking: What do you think?
The Government has announced £250 million for local councils to spend on improving cycling and walking.
2 Jul 2020
Local support for families with children
As happened during the floods of 2007 Hucclecote Churches have again joined up to bring comfort and relief where it is needed.
1 Jul 2020
Caring for all of Longlevens
Local resident Becky Booth set up a network of volunteers before the lockdown to help people across Longlevens. Here she describes what she did.
1 Jul 2020
Helping support some who have been furloughed
We are living through unprecedented times and it feels like it will be a long time before we get back to living life without restrictions.
1 Jul 2020
Joanne arranges art packs for local children
For those with young children in the house, this summer brought more challenges than usual.
25 Jun 2020
Councillors to praise the community
Councillors are to acknowledge the contribution of the city in helping the most vulnerable in Gloucester during the coronavirus pandemic. A cross-party motion by the Liberal Democrats and Labour Party will be debated by councillors at a meeting of the city council on July 9. The motion praises everyone in the community, as well as council staff, care sector workers and volunteers who helped those in need in Gloucester over the last three months. Council staff have continued to provide critical services, including redeploying staff to ensure vital services were not affected by staff shortages or increased demand due to Covid-19, while others have had to adjust working from home and the challenges that brings. Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr. Jeremy Hilton, who will propose the motion, said: "As councillors we wish to recognise all of Gloucester's all unsung local heroes who have gone above and beyond and done extraordinary things in recent months. "We want to pay tribute to all of the council's staff who ha
23 Jun 2020
News in brief from across Podsmead
Councillor Sebastian Field got a new bin installed outside The Club at Tuffley Park.
20 Jun 2020
Thank you Longlevens
The Liberal Democrats want to say thank you to everyone in Longlevens who has helped other members of the community over the last few months during the Covid-19 lockdown.
20 Jun 2020
Progess being made on Hucclecote post office
We recognise the importance of a local Post Office to Hucclecote and reported through Spotlight earlier in the year on the steps we were taking to make that happen.
15 Jun 2020
Lib Dems call for new arts and culture plan for Gloucester
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the city council to develop an "innovative, imaginative, and safe" programme of arts and cultural events in Gloucester - warning that the creative industries are in danger of collapse.
15 Jun 2020
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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
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Cost of living
Rishi Sunak’s first 100 days have left typical family £1,200 poorer
A typical family has been left almost £1,200 poorer in the 100 days since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister
LD
2 Feb 2023
Environment & Nature
Lib Dems force sewage action
The Government has caved into the Liberal Democrat campaign to end sewage discharges into rivers.
LD
1 Feb 2023
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