Ward: Westgate
Ola Kareem joins the team
Gloucester businessman joins the Westgate team
13 Oct 2023
News
Local News
Gloucester City Council
Barton Pool may not reopen until Christmas
Councillor Andrew Lewis, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said he hoped the Barton Pool and the Twyver Pool would be reopened by January 1.
12 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
When will the Barton Pool reopen, councillors demand
The Liberal Democrats have tabled questions to the Conservative cabinet member for culture and leisure asking a series of questions about the future of the swimming pool.
9 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
Councillors call for emergency meeting to discuss shock closure of GL1 leisure centre
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Mayor and the managing director of Gloucester City Council demanding an emergency meeting is held for councillors to examine the issue.
1 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
GL1 leisure centre's shock closure leaves 150 out of work
The announcement to shut the GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Park comes after charitable trust Aspire went into liquidation.
29 Sep 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Podsmead councillor welcomes news on Gloucester City Homes funding deal
Gloucester City Homes has reached a new £130 million funding deal with NatWest, which includes £30 million of new money and a 10-year extension on existing loans.
26 Aug 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Pubs should be allowed to open early for World Cup final, says councillor
Councillor Sebastian Field is urging the city council and the police to agree not to take enforcement action for any venue opening early for the big match.
18 Aug 2023
Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
City councillor condemns closure of churchyard gates
The contained churchyard, which is open to members of the public, is located to the side of Cafe Rene in Westgate Street and is being closed for maintenance work.
7 Aug 2023
Liberal Democrats triumph in Somerton and Frome by-election
The Lib Dems overturned a massive Conservative majority of 19,000, with a swing of 29% to win the Somerton and Frome by-election in Somerset
24 Jul 2023
Ward: Kingsholm & Wotton
Liberal Democrats call for ticket office to be saved
Rail companies have announced plans to close hundreds of station ticket offices across England over the next three years.
12 Jul 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Council urged to 'bee' more helpful
Councillor Sebastian Field is calling on the city council Conservative administration to find more locations for planters in Gloucester to encourage bees, and to work with businesses and residents’ groups to fund and maintain them
6 Jul 2023
Gloucester: Jeremy Hilton
Councillors to debate puppy smuggling motion
Liberal Democrat Councillor Jeremy Hilton has proposed a motion to a meeting of the city council on July 13 about the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
5 Jul 2023
National News
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025
International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
Latest UK News
This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024
Climate Change
“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
PH
25 Nov 2024
Farming & Food
The Family Farm Tax explained
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
LD
21 Nov 2024
Latest UK News
Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
17 Oct 2024
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment & Nature
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024