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
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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
Thousands of pensioners set to miss out on free TV licence
More than 5,000 households in Gloucester could miss out on free TV licences for the over 75s, new figures have revealed.
4 Aug 2019
Rising crime in Gloucester is no great surprise, say Lib Dems
Crime in Gloucester has risen by 11% in the past year and is further proof of the impact of police cuts in the city, according to the Liberal Democrats. Gloucestershire Police has nearly 300 fewer police officer than a decade ago and police and community support officers have also been cut by 34% since 2009. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was an 11% rise in recorded crime between March 2018 and March 2019. Across the county there was a 3% rise in crime - with Gloucester seeing the highest rise in Gloucestershire. Yet Cheltenham, Stroud and the Forest of Dean saw a reduction in crime in the last 12 months. Other recent published ONS statistics show that knife crime in the county rose 12% in 2018/19 from 2017/18. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokeswoman for Gloucester, said: "I'm deeply concerned by this latest rise in crime in the city. "Gloucestershire Police has had to make savings of £32 million, so it is no wonder that the Thin Blue Line is getting even thinner.
2 Aug 2019
Stone crushing causing and noise misery to local residents
The stone crushing operation granted by the Tory controlled county council continues to be an environmental nuisance, causing misery to residents of Swallow Park and Armscroft Estate. Long standing residents will be aware that the issues of noise and dust have blighted nearby residents for over a decade but things seem to have got worse recently with some residents saying that they dare not go outside or open windows even in the height of the summer. County Councillor Jeremy Hilton, along with city councillors Howard Hyman and Emily Ryall, met with the county council and city council officers end of May to express their concerns and to urge action. Council officers along with Environmental Health are collating evidence from residents on the effect of the stone crushing activity. Residents have also formed an action group that will keep the pressure on the authorities to act. Residents have been asked to keep records of noise and dust and send the records to julie.bettridge@gloucester.gov.uk
1 Aug 2019
Council letting bushes block footway
Its summertime and bushes are growing, but the city council's streetcare contractor seems to be asleep.
30 Jul 2019
Lib Dems win Gloucester City Council by-elections
Gloucester Liberal Democrats have won two city council by-elections. Ashley Bowkett topped the poll in Barnwood while Sebastian Field won Podsmead by just three votes after a recount. The by-elections were held on July 25 following the death of Conservative Councillor Lise Noakes in Barnwood and the resignation of Labour Councillor Deborah Smith in Podsmead. The by-elections saw the Brexit Party, recently formed by Nigel Farage, field its first local election candidates and got comprehensively beaten. Sebastian returns to the city council having previously represented Kingsholm and Wotton for nine years until 2016. Councillor Jeremy Hilton, leader of Gloucester Liberal Democrats, said: "A Double Gloucester victory and congratulations to our two new city councillors. "Not only did we see off the Brexit Party in their first council elections, but we gained a seat from the Conservatives and the other one from Labour. "Ashley Bowkett's win in Barnwood now secures the second seat in this ward for the Lib Dems. "In
26 Jul 2019
National News
Taxing Land, Not Investment
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
30 Aug 2018