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
News
Local News
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
Regeneration of Podsmead continues
The regeneration plans for Matson and Podsmead are continuing and councillors and officers have met regularly online during the lockdown.
13 Jun 2020
Local resident Jo cooks meals for the needy
Local residents offered their help in any way they could during the lockdown.
2 Jun 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
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
Latest UK News
Our Country Needs Fair Votes Now
Campaigning for fair votes has been part of the Liberal Democrat mission ever since we were founded. Last night, Ed Davey made a speech at the IPPR think tank about why it’s time has come - and how to make it happen.
LD
1 Dec 2022
Carers
My message on Carers Rights Day 2022
Today is Carers Rights Day - a chance for us to keep beating the drum for unpaid carers and raising awareness about their rights.
ED
23 Nov 2022
Latest UK News
Conservatives' Cost of Chaos Budget
Everyone is being forced to pay the price for Conservative chaos.
LD
17 Nov 2022