Second demo to be held in Gloucester against Boris
Campaigners against the decision of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek the suspension of Parliament will be holding a second demonstration in Gloucester in a matter of days tonight.
2 Sep 2019
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Trip hazard at Swan Court and The Dukeries
Gloucester City Homes continue to shirk responsibility in fixing loose bricks outside both Swan Court and The Dukeries.
1 Sep 2019
Is the Aspen Medical Centre a one-star service?
The Aspen Medical Centre is based in Horton Road and was opened in 2014 when three local doctors' surgeries moved in.
29 Aug 2019
Gloucester residents urged to sign pro-Parliament petition
Gloucester's Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate is calling on local residents to sign a petition calling on the Government not to shut down Parliament.
28 Aug 2019
Inconsiderate parking at Swallow Park
The parking issues in Swallow Park have been reported in previous Spotlights but despite the painting of new yellow lines in some of the key areas, drivers have continued to cause problems for frustrated residents.
19 Aug 2019
School parking problems
Parking issues continue around the ward with complaints from residents about traffic and parking near Tommy Rich's school and Elmbridge school.
18 Aug 2019
Conservation officer recommends refusal of a new doctor’s surgery
The city council's conservation officer is recommending refusal of a new doctor's surgery on county council land next to Barrack Square.
17 Aug 2019
Progress made to secure future of Elmscroft community centre
Excellent progress is being made to secure the future of the Elmscroft Community Centre.
15 Aug 2019
Rebecca Trimnell will fight to save Hempsted meadows
There is concern that plans to protect the cordon sanitaire at Hempsted Meadows could be challenged during the process to adopt the new city plan.
12 Aug 2019
Horton Road to be resurfaced
Jeremy Hilton had a site visit with the local highway manager and it was agreed that potholes which are a safety hazard would soon be fixed and that the road has been included in next year's resurfacing programme.
12 Aug 2019
New street sign installed
Visitors to Armscroft Road will now be able to find it more easily after Councillor Howard Hyman arranged for a replacement sign to be installed.
6 Aug 2019
Broadband upgrade needed at St Oswald’s - is yours too slow?
The county council has spent millions on its Fastershire project to upgrade rural internet connections to super-fast broadband. Yet, there are areas in Gloucester that don't have decent broadband services. County councillor Jeremy Hilton has been in touch with Fastershire about the service at St Oswald's following complaints from local residents. "They said they are seeking funds to improve the service here," he said "I wonder if other Westgate residents have poor broadband service? If you are unhappy with the speed of your broadband do contact me via email. "In order to investigate further I will need your address, download speeds and service provider. I look forward to hearing from you."
5 Aug 2019
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Taxing Land, Not Investment
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
30 Aug 2018