Weeds sprayed in Longlevens
The council have confirmed that weed spraying in the Longlevens area took place between July 6 and 14.
23 Jul 2020
News
Local News
Barnwood link road to close for essential repairs
The A417 Barnwood link road is to close later this month to allow for repairs to a tunnel underneath the road.
23 Jul 2020
Tuffley Park wall
A section of the wall along Tuffley Avenue that encloses Tuffley Park has been damaged by a car.
20 Jul 2020
Weed spraying halted through lack of PPE
Councillor Ashley Bowkett is quick to thank the council staff who did an excellent job in keeping many services going, even during the strictest days of the lockdown.
19 Jul 2020
Longlevens library has partially re-opened
Longlevens library has partially re-opened after closing due to the Covic-19 pandemic. Since July 13, the library in Church Road has been offering a collection service which allows local residents to request books, DVDs and other materials they would like to borrow. There is an off the shelf service where you can select online the type of books or other items you would like and staff then select on your behalf from the stock held at the library. You will then receive an email asking you to choose a time slot for collection. Alternativel, you can reserve an item online and collect it later. For people without access to the internet you can ring up Longlevens library and make a reservation. To browse the online catalogue and make your selections visit: https://gloucestershire.spydus.co.uk
18 Jul 2020
Even defibrillators need a check up
In his role as 'defibrillator guardian' Councillor David Brown carries out a monthly check on the status of the devices at Lloyds Pharmacy and St Philip & St James in Larkhay Road.
17 Jul 2020
Farook says thank you for everything: Community leads the way during Covid-19 pandemic
The Liberal Democrats want to say thank you to everyone in Hempsted and Westgate who have helped other members of the community over the last few months.
15 Jul 2020
Podsmead heroes
Councillor Sebastian Field has sent personal letters to local residents who have helped out during the Covid-19 crisis.
13 Jul 2020
‘Book and collect’ coming to Hucclecote Library
As the lockdown eases Councillor David Brown contacted the head of library services at Shire Hall to ask about the plans for opening the doors to Hucclecote library.
13 Jul 2020
Football nearly ready to return to Meadow Park
Gloucester City Football Club say they are on schedule with the construction of the new ground to be able to start playing back home again at the start of the football season.
9 Jul 2020
News from across Barnwood
Ashley, Joanne and David have continued to work on resolving local issues, responding to residents' concerns big and small.
8 Jul 2020
Unauthorised caravan site Walham Lane
Two enforcement notices have been served on the owners and occupiers of a new caravan site off Walham Lane that was established during the lockdown period.
6 Jul 2020
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