Lib Dems call for Conservatives to get a grip on city litter problem
The Liberal Democrats are challenging the Conservative city council administration over its dreadful record on emptying the bins and clearing litter in Gloucester.
11 Mar 2021
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Local News
Councillors to debate future of Debenhams building
Councillors are set to discuss the future of the Debenhams store in Gloucester city centre later this month. Liberal Democrat councillors have tabled a motion to be debated at a meeting of the city council on March 18. The motion calls on city council leaders to work with whoever buys Debenhams to retain, restore and repurpose the building. It also calls on the council to block any attempt to demolish the Art Deco building for redevelopment. The department store in Kings Square is facing closure after Debenhams went into administration and the brand was bought by online fashion retailer Boohoo Group. All 124 stores across the country will close with the loss of 12,000 jobs as Boohoo relaunches Debenhams as an online-only retailer later this year. The building, which has been trading as Debenhams since 1973, is adjacent to the £110 million King's Quarter regeneration scheme and could be a key part of that project. It is the largest store in the city and is owned by Aviva, with recent reports suggesting it is u
10 Mar 2021
Project wins funding to deter street drinkers in Kingsholm
A Liberal Democrat councillor has welcomed funding for a project to deter street drinkers in the Kingsholm area of the city.
9 Mar 2021
Councillor working to resolve parking issues in Podsmead
A Gloucester councillor is working to help businesses resolve a parking problem in his ward.
2 Mar 2021
Conservative budget branded 'dull'
Gloucester City Council's budget has been branded "dull" as financially-stretched residents face paying more for services.
26 Feb 2021
Lib Dems welcome 'missing link' progress
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed news work is due to begin to widen Llanthony Road in Gloucester - dubbed the 'missing link'.
26 Feb 2021
Podsmead councillor celebrates 50 issues of email newsletter
A city councillor who started an email newsletter for residents during lockdown is celebrating the 50th issue of his email.
26 Feb 2021
Tories accused of highways complacency
The Conservatives have been accused of complacency over the state of roads and pavements in Gloucester.
24 Feb 2021
Gloucester Lib Dems propose freezing the council tax
Opposition councillors are proposing freezing council tax for residents in Gloucester this year. The Liberal Democrats on Gloucester City Council have tabled an amendment to the budget proposing a one-off 0% rise to council tax bills in April. It is in recognition of the huge financial strain being placed on families due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Freezing council tax in 2021/22 would cost nearly £200,000 and would be funded partly from a recently received Government grant and by maintaining the council's working balances at £1.408 million. The Conservative-run city council is proposing to increase its share of the council tax bill by 2.4%. The council tax residents in Gloucester contribute pays for services provided by the city council, county council and the police. The Liberal Democrats are also proposing to freeze off-street car parking fees for one year, which would cost £55,000 and be funded by reducing the Recovery Fund. The Conservative council is planning to increase parking charges, meaning for examp
23 Feb 2021
Give carers a break, say Lib Dems
A local Liberal Democrat who works in the social care sector is supporting calls for the Government to give carers a break by providing emergency funding to local authorities for respite care.
19 Feb 2021
Residents' parking permit fees frozen, thanks for Lib Dems
The annual fee for residents' parking schemes in Gloucester has been frozen - thanks to the Liberal Democrats.
18 Feb 2021
Mock Debenhams design welcomed
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the mock designs for what the former Debenhams building could look like.
17 Feb 2021
National News
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
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
I will keep fighting for the rights of the entire LGBT+ community, until true equality is achieved.
ED
17 May 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win big in local elections
Liberal Democrats gained 407 councillors and control of 12 councils in England, giving us our best result in decades.
LD
8 May 2023
Cost of living
Tackling soaring food prices
British people are struggling with eye-watering food prices and yet this Conservative Government is refusing to help. Liberal Democrats are putting forward a proper plan to make food cheaper.
LD
2 May 2023
Environment
Chalk streams hit by 14,000 hours of sewage discharges last year
This is a devastating blow to our country’s environment.
LD
27 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
10 million people give up on getting a GP appointment
This could lead to countless missed or delayed diagnoses as people go without the care they need, creating a ticking time bomb for our NHS.
LD
21 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Rise in dental deserts leaves millions struggling to get NHS dentist appointment
More than three in five local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist.
LD
19 Apr 2023
Crime
Burglary Response Guarantee
Liberal Democrats are calling for a new statutory guarantee that all burglaries will be attended by police and properly investigated.
ED
6 Apr 2023
Local Government
Ed Davey launches local election campaign
Ed Davey has smashed the ‘Blue Wall’ with a yellow tractor, as he officially launched our English local election campaign in Hertfordshire.
LD
29 Mar 2023
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
We love our country and want to transform it for the better. To build a liberal Britain, and spread real opportunity to every city, town and village across our great United Kingdom. To deliver the fair deal that the British people deserve.
LD
19 Mar 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan for social care
Everybody should be able to get the high-quality care they need, when they need it. But across the country, social care services are in crisis.
ED
19 Mar 2023