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School to be on Clearwater Drive despite opposition

Campaigners have spoken of their disappointment that plans to build a new primary school in Gloucester have been given the green light. A planning inspector overturned the original decision by Gloucester City Council to refuse planning permission to build the school on the land next to Clearwater Drive in Quedgeley after the Diocese of Gloucester appealed. The Liberal Democrats have long been against building on land at Clearwater Drive and wanted to see it become designated open space for the community. Quedgeley Severn Vale ward currently has just 1.08 hectares of open space per 1,000 people which is short of the recommended 2.8 hectares of open space per 1,000 people. Local campaigners Anna Mozol and Liam Harries, of Quedgeley Severn Vale Liberal Democrats, both attended the appeal to support residents in their opposition to the location of the new school. "We are bitterly disappointed the planning inspector has overturned the original decision of councillors on the planning committee to reject the plans f

Local MP criticised again for comments on immigration

Gloucester MP Richard Graham has apologised after again making derogatory comments about immigrants.

Liberal Democrats fight to defend open space in Quedgeley from development

Quedgeley Liberal Democrats Liam Harries and Anna Mozol have stood up to protect open space at a recent planning inquiry.

Lib Dems outline plans for Gloucester

The Liberal Democrats are developing a set of radical policies to reverse the Conservatives' Vanishing Council and kick-start the regeneration of Gloucester.

Majority of voters in Gloucester want second referendum on Brexit

The majority of voters in Gloucester now support the demand for the people to be given the final say on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, according to a new poll.

Dr Rebecca Trimnell calls for 'People's Budget'

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a new People's Budget to heal the divided country - as it becomes clear there will not be a "Brexit dividend".

Liberal Democrats call for an increased focus on repairing local roads

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an increased focus on repairing local roads ahead of the winter period.

MP urged to apologise over 'foreigners' remark

The Liberal Democrats have once again called on Conservative MP Richard Graham to apologise over his flippant use of the term "foreigners".

Sandhurst Lane - speeding motorists are a menace

Liberal Democrats welcome planned improvements to Cross Keys roundabout

The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the planned improvements to the Cross Keys roundabout in Gloucester but do have concerns about the proposed layout.

Rebuilding Trade & Cooperation with Europe

Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.

Everything has to change

This collective outpouring of grief has to be a watershed moment.

Supporting our health and social care workers

Our health and social care heroes have supported this country in a time of crisis. Now it’s our turn to support them, and tackle the growing mental health crisis in the health and care sector.