Ward: Tuffley
Joshua Hanley joins the Spotlight team
The local resident is working hard for Tuffley
9 Jan 2024
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Ward: Tuffley
Action for our community
News and updates from across Tuffley
9 Jan 2024
Ward: Tuffley
Say no to Whaddon Grange housing development
Tuffley Liberal Democrats are opposed to the scheme and believe the knock-on impact to the local community means a planning application should be rejected.
9 Jan 2024
Barnwood
Local councillor chosen as Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Gloucester
Rebecca Trimnell, who is a councillor for Westgate on the city council, was chosen by local Lib Dem party members.
7 Jan 2024
Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
Vandals condemned for graffiti attack on Greyfriars
They used black spray paint to daub words such as ‘f***’ on the remains of Greyfriars, which is located behind the Eastgate Street shopping centre.
13 Dec 2023
Ward: Longlevens
Plock Court tree tidy up begins
Councillor pressure pays off as work finally gets underway
9 Dec 2023
Ward: Longlevens
Residents still waiting for lines
Roads markings have still not been installed near the Oxstalls campus
9 Dec 2023
Elmbridge
Cycle scheme likely to lead to major disruption
Cycling improvements being made to Cheltenham Road
9 Dec 2023
Ward: Longlevens
Action for our community
Taking action on local issues across Longlevens
9 Dec 2023
Ward: Podsmead
New kit sponsort for Tuffley Rovers
While Lib Dems continue to press Earls Park developer for action
9 Dec 2023
Ward: Podsmead
What is the future of the club?
City council is looking for a new leaseholder to run it
9 Dec 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Alley finally cleared of weeds
Where is the vanishing council, asks local councillor
9 Dec 2023
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP and council leader back single unitary council for Gloucestershire
In the face of Government devolution plans, Cameron Thomas MP and Councillor Richard Stanley call for Gloucestershire to become a unitary authority.
7 Jan 2025
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP challenges ‘shockingly poor’ FirstPort as Liberal Democrat MPs haul company bosses to Westminster
The directors of residential property management company FirstPort were called before Liberal Democrat MPs in Parliament today (Thursday 5 December) to discuss allegations over mis-selling of services, poor communication practices, and lack of industry re
5 Dec 2024
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas MP demands ‘Axe the Family Farm Tax’
Cameron Thomas MP meets with Tewkesbury farming community and demands ‘Axe the Family Farm Tax’
19 Nov 2024
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas visits Friends of the Earth at the River Avon
Today I met with Tewkesbury Friends of the Earth to take water samples from the River Avon at the Abbey Mill, Tewkesbury.
CT
18 Nov 2024
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP Calls for Tax Hike Exemptions for GPs and Care Providers on the Brink
GPs and care providers in Tewkesbury could be “pushed past the brink” without an exemption from the Budget’s National Insurance tax hike, Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas has said.
1 Nov 2024
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas responds to the Government's Budget
"I will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on NHS funding and support for small and family businesses"
31 Oct 2024
National News
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
LT
22 Sep 2025
Latest UK News
Leading the Way
Over the past year, thousands of members, councillors, parliamentarians, activists, and experts have fed into our Policy Review - helping shape a hopeful, forward-looking vision for the country we want to build.
ED
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Making the UK-EU Reset Count
Nearly five years on, the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal continues to hold back British people, our businesses and our economy.
JMC
22 Sep 2025
Environment & Nature
This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
TF
21 Sep 2025
Climate Change
For People, For Planet
The climate and nature crises are the defining challenges of our time – yet Conservative and Labour governments have failed to act with the urgency needed. Our bold new policy will deliver climate action that puts people and the planet first.
PH
21 Sep 2025
Transport
Connecting Communities - Building a Rail Network for the 21st Century
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.
PK
21 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Don’t Nix Care: Protecting our Hospices
Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. After years of underfunding and rising costs, our new policy will secure the future of hospice care.
AB
20 Sep 2025
Economy & Business
Backing Hospitality for Growth and Jobs
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
DC
20 Sep 2025
Universities & Skills
Opportunity For All
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
IS
20 Sep 2025
Latest UK News
Freedom From Harm - Gambling as a Public Health Issue
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
MW
20 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Getting Emergency Care Back on Track
Our NHS emergency services are in crisis – with patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, hours-long ambulance delays, and unsafe ‘corridor care’ becoming routine. Our new policy will restore dignity for patients, protect NHS staff, and save lives.
HM
20 Sep 2025