Caring for all of Longlevens
Local resident Becky Booth set up a network of volunteers before the lockdown to help people across Longlevens. Here she describes what she did.
1 Jul 2020
News
Local News
Helping support some who have been furloughed
We are living through unprecedented times and it feels like it will be a long time before we get back to living life without restrictions.
1 Jul 2020
Joanne arranges art packs for local children
For those with young children in the house, this summer brought more challenges than usual.
25 Jun 2020
Councillors to praise the community
Councillors are to acknowledge the contribution of the city in helping the most vulnerable in Gloucester during the coronavirus pandemic. A cross-party motion by the Liberal Democrats and Labour Party will be debated by councillors at a meeting of the city council on July 9. The motion praises everyone in the community, as well as council staff, care sector workers and volunteers who helped those in need in Gloucester over the last three months. Council staff have continued to provide critical services, including redeploying staff to ensure vital services were not affected by staff shortages or increased demand due to Covid-19, while others have had to adjust working from home and the challenges that brings. Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr. Jeremy Hilton, who will propose the motion, said: "As councillors we wish to recognise all of Gloucester's all unsung local heroes who have gone above and beyond and done extraordinary things in recent months. "We want to pay tribute to all of the council's staff who ha
23 Jun 2020
News in brief from across Podsmead
Councillor Sebastian Field got a new bin installed outside The Club at Tuffley Park.
20 Jun 2020
Thank you Longlevens
The Liberal Democrats want to say thank you to everyone in Longlevens who has helped other members of the community over the last few months during the Covid-19 lockdown.
20 Jun 2020
Progess being made on Hucclecote post office
We recognise the importance of a local Post Office to Hucclecote and reported through Spotlight earlier in the year on the steps we were taking to make that happen.
15 Jun 2020
Lib Dems call for new arts and culture plan for Gloucester
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the city council to develop an "innovative, imaginative, and safe" programme of arts and cultural events in Gloucester - warning that the creative industries are in danger of collapse.
15 Jun 2020
Regeneration of Podsmead continues
The regeneration plans for Matson and Podsmead are continuing and councillors and officers have met regularly online during the lockdown.
13 Jun 2020
Local resident Jo cooks meals for the needy
Local residents offered their help in any way they could during the lockdown.
2 Jun 2020
How you can get help
The community help hub which connects those that need help with the people in their area that can provide the support remains open.
1 Jun 2020
Lib Dems launch post lockdown plan for Gloucester
The Liberal Democrats have launched a plan to help Gloucester recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
25 May 2020
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Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
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3 May 2022
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21 Sep 2020
Taxing Land, Not Investment
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