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Save Our Sainsbury's campaign hits petition milestone

Over 500 people have signed a petition to keep the popular Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester city centre open after its closure was announced. Liberal Democrat Dr Rebecca Trimnell launched the petition after learning the supermarket in Northgate Street will close. The supermarket giant has been in the same location for 50 years and the store is a vital lifeline for people who live near the city centre. It is also well-used by shoppers who travel into the city centre on public transport from across the city. Since Dr Trimnell launched the petition three weeks ago over 500 people have signed it and the Liberal Democrats have written to the chief executive of Sainsbury's PLC to express the strength of feeling locally. Dr Trimnell, who is a Lib Dem campaigner for the Westgate area including the city centre, said: "I want to thank everyone who has signed the petition so far. "Each extra person signing the petition adds weight to the campaign to keep the store open. The Sainsbury's store is the only decent size

Cheltenham Road roundabout chaos suspended

The Conservative-run Gloucestershire County Council has backed down over the changes to the Cheltenham Road roundabout and scrapped the trial - after a massive backlash from local residents.

Lib Dems write to chief executive of J Sainsbury PLC about Gloucester store's future

Lib Dems seek changes to roundabout scheme

Longlevens Liberal Democrats are demanding changes are made to the Cheltenham Road roundabout in order to make it safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Student parking solution sought

The Lib Dems have written to the University of Gloucestershire about on-street parking problems near the Oxstalls Campus.

Save Our Sainsbury's: Campaign launched to keep supermarket open

A petition has been launched to keep the popular Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester city centre open after its closure was announced. The supermarket giant has been located in Northgate Street for 50 years and the store is a vital lifeline for people who live near the city centre. It is also well-used by shoppers who travel into the city centre on public transport from across the city. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, Liberal Democrat campaigner for the Westgate area, which includes the city centre, has launched the petition. She said: "The Sainsbury's store is the only decent size supermarket left in the city centre. "There are other supermarkets in the city centre, but they are a lot smaller and do not stock the range of goods that Sainsbury's offers. "For older people or those who do not have a car, this store is a vital lifeline for the community living close to the city centre. "The only other choice is going to a large out of town supermarket, which could be difficult if you don't drive. "This is why I've launch

Lib Dems launch petition against unitary authority plans

A petition has been launched against plans to rob Gloucester of its own council and replace it with a huge unitary authority.

Jeremy Hilton to quiz Tory cabinet members on poor performance

Tory leaders at Shire Hall are being quizzed on their performance by a senior Liberal Democrat councillor. Councillor Jeremy Hilton, who represents Kingsholm and Wotton, has tabled a dozen challenging questions to Conservative cabinet members for its full council meeting on September 9. He has asked questions about care home admissions, the performance of children's services, gulley cleaning, new cycling projects, the future of local government in Gloucestershire and the financial health of the county council. Councillor Hilton, who is also leader of the Lib Dem group on Gloucester City Council, said: "I am concerned about the poor performance of the Tory administration who control the county council and the impact this is having on services in Gloucester. "After 15 years in charge, they are struggling to deliver decent services. "They failed miserably to handle the Covid-19 crisis in our care homes, children's services is still poorly performing and there are big holes in the council's finances. "Frankly, th

August storms and flooding – send us your pictures

Parts of Longlevens and Elmbridge suffered flash flooding, including Estcourt Road, due to the heavy rain on the evening of August 12.

A new right to see your GP within 7 days

Far too many people are struggling to get a GP appointment when they need one, leaving them waiting anxiously for the care they deserve.

Abolish Ofwat and stop the sewage dumping

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

The Conservative Property Penalty

Thanks to the Conservatives’ disastrous mini-budget, we are facing a mortgage crisis.

Liberal Democrats Fight Draconian Measures in the Public Order Bill

Today, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords have strongly opposed the Government’s draconian Public Order Bill.

Conservatives must do patriotic duty and back election

We do not need another Conservative Prime Minister lurching from crisis to crisis, we need a general election.

Standing with the women of Iran

The bravery shown by the women of Iran over the last few weeks has been inspiring. Liberal Democrats will do all we can to ensure the UK Government stands with them.

NHS waiting list in England hits 7 million

This Conservative government has brought the NHS to its knees and patients are paying the price.

Millions of people left in grim limbo after botched budget

Truss must scrap this budget to save the economy and give those on benefits a much needed lifeline this winter.

Leader’s Black History Month Message - 2022

October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community, recognise their contributions and discover their stories.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Statement from Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Make oil and gas giants pay for freezing of energy bills, not our children

Liz Truss and the Conservatives are completely out of touch with the British people.

Energy bailout to save the high street

Local shops, pubs and restaurants could all close their doors for the last time over the coming months unless the government steps up.