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
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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
Pressing on with highways work despite ‘lockdown’
In recent years, Councillor David Brown has been successful in bringing forward resurfacing work on several roads across Hucclecote.
6 Jul 2020
Lib Dems fight housing plan in Hempsted
The Liberal Democrats are fighting plans to build hundreds of new homes in Hempsted. Developers have submitted a planning application for the construction of 245 properties at Hill Farm, off Hempsted Lane. The development falls within a cordon sanitaire - which prohibits housing near to the sewage works. It is also not part of the City Plan or Joint Core Strategy which lists sites for potential housing development over the next decade. Dozens of local residents have already submitted objections to the planning application and are being backed by the Liberal Democrats. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, from Hempsted and Westgate Liberal Democrats, has also submitted an objection to Gloucester City Council's planning department. "We will fight any attempt to build hundreds of new houses at Hill Farm," she said. "It is in the cordon sanitaire and the visual impact upon the village of Hempsted would forever be tarnished. "I am also personally concerned about the impact upon local wildlife, including possible badger setts, the
6 Jul 2020
Rebecca Trimnell working on the frontline
Westgate campaigner Rebecca Trimnell works in the social care sector and was on the frontline caring for some of Gloucester's most vulnerable people.
5 Jul 2020
Plock Court poppies bring joy to residents
A stunning display of poppies and wild flowers at Plock Court is proving popular with residents. The flowers were planted as part of the Gloucester Urban Greening Project. A colourful snake made of pebbles also brightened up Longlevens. The snake - called Stanley - is outside Holy Trinity Church.
5 Jul 2020
Cycling and walking: What do you think?
The Government has announced £250 million for local councils to spend on improving cycling and walking.
2 Jul 2020
Local support for families with children
As happened during the floods of 2007 Hucclecote Churches have again joined up to bring comfort and relief where it is needed.
1 Jul 2020
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
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
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
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
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
Local Government
Ed Davey launches local election campaign
Ed Davey has smashed the ‘Blue Wall’ with a yellow tractor, as he officially launched our English local election campaign in Hertfordshire.
LD
29 Mar 2023
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
We love our country and want to transform it for the better. To build a liberal Britain, and spread real opportunity to every city, town and village across our great United Kingdom. To deliver the fair deal that the British people deserve.
LD
19 Mar 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan for social care
Everybody should be able to get the high-quality care they need, when they need it. But across the country, social care services are in crisis.
ED
19 Mar 2023
Migration
A Better Alternative on Small Boats
The anti-refugee Braverman Bill is immoral, unworkable and incredibly costly.
LD
19 Mar 2023
Local Government
Watch: Mike Ross' Speech to Spring Conference
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull Council, addresses Spring Conference 2023.
LD
18 Mar 2023