Lib Dems call for early start to the upgrading of Gloucester Railway Station
Calls have been made for the £6 million project to upgrade Gloucester railway station to begin early next year.
17 Nov 2020
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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
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
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GP Funding Slashed Across Gloucestershire Since 2019
Funding for GP services in Gloucestershire has been slashed by £666,343 in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
CT
30 Jan 2024
Cameron Thomas
Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Their legacies must not be forgotten
CT
27 Jan 2024
National News
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
Latest UK News
For a Fair Deal
That is the fair deal the Liberal Democrats are fighting for.
ED
24 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Caroline Pidgeon Keynote Speech
Why we need to see more Liberal Democrats ready to serve in London and across the UK.
LD
24 Sep 2023
Education, Children & Schools
Investing in Our Children's Future
It's time for a new era in education: one where every child's potential is nurtured and celebrated. The Liberal Democrats are committed to creating a fair and equitable education system that truly invests in our children's future.
MW
24 Sep 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Transforming the Nation's Health
The UK should be one of the healthiest countries in the world. Yet our country has the worst healthy life expectancy in Western Europe.
DC
24 Sep 2023
Environment & Nature
Fixing Fast Fashion: A Sustainable Path Forward
Liberal Democrats champion not only a greener future but a more equitable one, where the fashion industry takes responsibility for its impact on both the planet and people.
TF
24 Sep 2023
Disability
Making Climate Change Action Inclusive
In our pursuit of a sustainable future, we must ensure that no one is left behind.
WH
24 Sep 2023
Cost of living
Ending Period Poverty
Periods are not just a monthly inconvenience, but they can be painful, unpleasant and expensive.
CJ
23 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Restoring Trust in Politics
From Suella Braverman to BBC Chair Richard Sharp; from Nadhim Zahawi to Nadine Dorries, it feels like the sleaze and standards scandals never stop.
WC
23 Sep 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Josh Babarinde Keynote Speech
Our candidate for Eastbourne speaks to conference
LD
23 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
A Better Start in Life for Every Child
Every child deserves a great start in life.
MW
23 Sep 2023
Education, Children & Schools
Munira Wilson Keynote Speech
Liberal Democrats are calling for tutoring to become a permanent fixture in England’s schools.
LD
23 Sep 2023