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Article: Oct 6, 2021A by-election to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of the Sheriff of Gloucester will cost taxpayers at least £10,000.Conservative Councillor Clive Walford resigned in September just five months after being re-elected in May to represent Longlevens.City councillors had also unanimously appointed him Sheriff - an important civic post in Gloucester supporting the work of the Mayor. -
Article: Oct 4, 2021The future of a piece of land in Longlevens remains uncertain with fears housing could still be built on it.
Outline planning permission for 10 houses was granted for the site off Paygrove Lane in 2018 by the city council and lasts for five years.
The former sports field was marketed for sale earlier this year but has not sold.
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Article: Sep 28, 2021A promised housing stock survey in Kingsholm has been delayed yet again by council red tape.
The latest excuse was provided by the Conservative cabinet member in a written answer to a question from Councillor Jeremy Hilton, who represents Kingsholm.
The survey is planned so that the council can provide definitive evidence that too many family homes in Kingsholm are being converted into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
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Article: Sep 27, 2021Gloucester Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate for the forthcoming by-election in Longlevens.Community campaigner and Longlevens resident Sarah Sawyer will be the challenger to the Conservatives.The by-election, which will be held on November 4, has been caused by the sudden resignation of Conservative councillor and Sheriff of Gloucester Clive Walford - just five months after he was re-elected. -
Article: Sep 18, 2021Councillor Linda Castle has joined local residents in litter picking at Plock Court."I was pleased to help the community clear Plock Court of litter. We collected nearly a dozen bags of rubbish. My thanks to all those that took part."H markings are to be reinstated on Oxstalls Way, and road markings are to be installed for a roundabout on Thistlebank, Sarah Sawyer reports.