Lib Dems express concerns over e-scooters
Gloucester Liberal Democrats are expressing concerns about the e-scooter trial in the city centre.
26 Oct 2020
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Local News
Councils urged to feed Gloucester's hungry children
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the county and city councils to support hungry children in Gloucester failed by the Government's decision not to fund school meals through the half-term school holidays.
25 Oct 2020
Residents angry at loss of garden waste service, says councillor
Residents in a residential part of Gloucester have had their popular garden waste service stopped by the city council.
23 Oct 2020
Garden scheme gets the go-ahead
Kingsholm Liberal Democrats have welcomed a scheme to turn an overgrown and unloved patch of land into a community garden.
20 Oct 2020
Planning changes will drastically cut affordable homes in Gloucester, say Lib Dems
There will be a drastic cut in the number of affordable homes being built in Gloucester if the Conservative Government presses ahead with changes to the planning system.
9 Oct 2020
New petition calls for change to planning rules for Houses in Multiple Occupation
Kingsholm Liberal Democrats have launched a new petition to stop the area being overwhelmed by Houses in Multiple Occupation.
6 Oct 2020
Sherborne Cinema awarded Government grant
An independent cinema in Gloucester has been awarded a Government grant to help it weather the storm of the coronavirus pandemic.
2 Oct 2020
Horton Road to be resurfaced
The resurfacing of part of Horton Road in Gloucester will begin on October 6.
1 Oct 2020
'Forgotten' city centre roads need repairing, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have called for the "forgotten" roads of Gloucester city centre to be repaired by the county council.
29 Sep 2020
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
21 Sep 2020
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.
16 Sep 2020
Lib Dems write to chief executive of J Sainsbury PLC about Gloucester store's future
The Liberal Democrats have written to the chief executive of Sainsbury's PLC about the proposed closure of its Northgate Street...
14 Sep 2020
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Cameron Thomas
Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Their legacies must not be forgotten
CT
27 Jan 2024
National News
Health, Care & the NHS
Happy 75th birthday to our NHS
The Liberal Democrats are proud to be champions of the NHS.
DC
5 Jul 2023
Diversity
Windrush 75
Today is Windrush Day - where we acknowledge the outstanding economic, social, and cultural contribution the Windrush generation have made to the United Kingdom.
ED
22 Jun 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems select Emma Holland-Lindsay as Mid Bedfordshire by-election candidate
By-election candidate vows to “fight tirelessly for our local health services”, demanding more GPs and funding for Bedfordshire. Liberal Democrats become bookies favourite to win the by-election after flying start to the campaign.
LD
19 Jun 2023
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
LGBTQ+
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 & Nature
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 & Policing
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