The latest e-Spotlight from Longlevens Liberal Democrats
Spotlight on Longlevens from Linda Castle, Sarah Sawyer and Longlevens Liberal Democrats
19 Aug 2020
News
Local News
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.
19 Aug 2020
Estcourt Road slip road to be resurfaced
The Estcourt Road concrete slip road in Longlevens is to be resurfaced as a part of a £3 million scheme by the county council.
18 Aug 2020
Progress on issues at St Oswald’s Park
Your Lib Dem Spotlight team has been in contact with Persimmon about various issues related to St. Oswald's Park housing estate.
16 Aug 2020
New road markings near to Pelican Inn
The junction with St Mary's Street and Archdeacon Street has new road markings.
15 Aug 2020
North Upton Lane crossing safety fencing finally in place
The footpath and cyclepath approach to the crossing on North Upton Lane near the junction with Lilliesfield Avenue originally had fencing as a safety measure to slow down those looking to cross the road.
14 Aug 2020
Parliament Street & Cromwell Street both need resurfacing
Your Lib Dem Spotlight team are still pressing the county council to resurface Parliament Street, which has been confirmed as a resurfacing project, but so far, a date has not been set for the work.
11 Aug 2020
Swan Court entrance now safe
It took some time to persuade Gloucester City Homes that the paving in front of Swan Court was their responsibility, but Rebecca Trimnell's persistence paid off.
11 Aug 2020
Porchester Road scheme making progress
After receiving comments from both local residents and local councillors, the city council has agreed to remove the bench from their plans for the environmental improvement project on the open space at Porchester Road (between the road and Wotton Brook).
10 Aug 2020
Metz Way path resurfaced after long campaign
Last year major work was carried out along the Metz Way and Abbeymead Avenue corridor with the aim of improving 'traffic' flow for all road users including cyclists and pedestrians.
9 Aug 2020
Phonebox looks set to be removed
There are plans by BT and the city council to remove the phone box on Podsmead Road.
8 Aug 2020
Overgrown trees on Tewkesbury Road
Linda Castle and Sarah Sawyer have asked the council to cut back the trees on the corner of Tewkesbury Road opposite the sign for Fairmile Garden, by the bus stop.
8 Aug 2020
National News
International Affairs
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.
JP
18 Oct 2022
Health, Care & the NHS
NHS waiting list in England hits 7 million
This Conservative government has brought the NHS to its knees and patients are paying the price.
LD
13 Oct 2022
Benefits & Pensions
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.
LD
11 Oct 2022
Diversity
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.
ED
1 Oct 2022
Latest UK News
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Statement from Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
LD
8 Sep 2022
Cost of living
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.
ED
7 Sep 2022
Economy & Business
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.
ED
1 Sep 2022
International Affairs
Liberal Democrats stand with the people of Ukraine
Their bravery - in the face of six months of brutal atrocities perpetrated by Putin’s regime - is an inspiration to us all.
LM
24 Aug 2022
Cost of living
Scrap the energy price hike
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1500.
LD
9 Aug 2022
Carers
Stepping up support for Kinship Carers
Liberal Democrats will stand up for carers, so we can provide their children with a better start in life, no matter their background.
MW
6 Jul 2022
LGBT+
Celebrating 50 Years of Pride in the UK
We have made incredible strides when it comes to protecting the fundamental human rights of those with LGBT+ identities, but we still have so much work to do.
WH
1 Jul 2022
Lib Dems Winning
Liberal Democrats WIN Tiverton and Honiton
Richard Foord has pulled off a spectacular victory.
LD
27 Jun 2022