Debenhams building to become university campus
The iconic Debenhams building in the centre of Gloucester has been bought by the University of Gloucestershire.
17 Mar 2021
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Local News
Work to start soon on the new Wellington Parade Garden
The long awaited construction of the new Wellington Parade Garden is imminent after the city council signed the contract with the company who will build it. The new layout has been through public consultation exercise. The garden was closed and boarded up in 2018 at the request of local residents who were fed up with the anti-social behaviour of street drinkers that congregated in a large group and got drunk and misbehaved. Lib Dem councillor Jeremy Hilton said: "I am delighted at long last the work to create the new garden is imminent. It was a long tortious process, which was delayed by the council making a grant application to the Great Western Railways Community Fund that was eventually turned down. "The new layout has been designed to discourage people congregating there and getting drunk and misbehaving. I hope it works. "The garden is a key focal point on London Road, which is in a conservation area and one of the main routes into the city centre. "Last year at budget setting the Lib Dems secured fundi
16 Mar 2021
St Oswald’s Priory awarded Government grant
One of Gloucester's most important monuments has received a Government grant to help with ongoing maintenance.
13 Mar 2021
Waste contractor Amey to be replaced
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the decision to appoint a new city council waste contractor.
13 Mar 2021
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
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
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Scotland
Wendy Chamberlain Keynote Speech
In her speech, Wendy called for taxpayer-funded handouts for disgraced former ministers to be scrapped, as analysis reveals £530,000 was paid out in ministerial severance payments over the past year.
WC
25 Sep 2023
International Affairs
Standing Strong with Ukraine
The Liberal Democrats are steadfast in our commitment to supporting Ukraine, isolating Russia, and upholding the values of justice and accountability. We stand with President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.
LM
25 Sep 2023
Stand with Ukraine
Kira Rudik Keynote Speech
Kira Rudik addresses Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2023.
KR
25 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Tackling the Housing Crisis
The Liberal Democrats will create a fair deal for housing. Taking on the big developers, delivering new homes, improving renters’ rights and protecting our environment - together we can tackle the housing crisis.
HM
25 Sep 2023
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Scrap the Voter ID Scheme
Being able to vote is a fundamental democratic right. Yet thanks to the Conservatives, it’s now at risk.
HM
25 Sep 2023
Farming & Food
Supporting British Farming
The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting British farming to continue safeguarding our environment and producing the high quality food we all want for generations to come.
SD
25 Sep 2023
Cost of living
A fair deal on tax
We cannot let the Conservatives make the people who can least afford it pay for their mistakes and economic chaos.
LD
25 Sep 2023
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Connecting communities
Liberal Democrats have a positive plan to fix bus, tram and rail services - allowing people to access services, boosting local economies and protecting our environment.
WH
25 Sep 2023
Scotland
Alex Cole-Hamilton Keynote Speech
Alex Cole-Hamilton makes his keynote address to Autumn Conference 2023.
ACH
24 Sep 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Daisy Cooper Keynote Speech
Daisy Cooper delivers her Autumn Conference Keynote Speech.
DC
24 Sep 2023
Crime & Policing
Protecting our Neighbourhoods
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own homes and walking down their own streets. For too many people in the UK, however, that is simply not the reality today.
AC
24 Sep 2023
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For a Fair Deal
That is the fair deal the Liberal Democrats are fighting for.
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24 Sep 2023