Barnwood Park is to be included in an Urban Greening Project which is designed to create/improve wildlife habitats throughout the city. It will be run in partnership with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, The University of Gloucesershire and the Environment Agency.
Recent heavy rain has once again highlighted the faults with some of the gullies / drains along the main road through Barnwood. We have seen that surface water (ponding) at the junction with Church Lane does not drain away as it should, causing difficulties for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
At the BCP AGM on 22nd May a resolution was passed to 'dissolve' the partnership.
As regularly reported in Spotlight, the Community Grant Budget allowed each city councillor to allocate £1,000 (reduced to £500 for 2018-19) within their ward to support community projects. Joanne received applications from several local groups including the following examples which each received funding:
The Conservatives have been in charge at Shire Hall for thirteen years. In that time, we have seen the county's roads deteriorate with potholes appearing all over Gloucestershire. The local minor works budget has just been slashed by 31%.
King George V Playing Fields are to be included in an Urban Greening Project
Recent heavy rain has once again highlighted the
"Shower caps" for recycle boxes - a new plastic cover for
Work is expected to commence early July
As regularly reported in Spotlight, the Community Grant Budget allowed each city councillor to
King George V Playing Fields are to be included in an Urban Greening Project
Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr. Jeremy Hilton has responded to the decision of the Conservative controlled Gloucester City Council to close its customer advice reception and contact centre to the public on the last Wednesday of every month. The first closure will be on the 30th of May. Cllr. Hilton has described the decision made by Cllr. David Norman as another example of the 'vanishing council'.
Our carers deserve so much better than this. They deserve to be supported, not penalised. That’s why Liberal Democrats are campaigning to increase the Carer’s Allowance by £1000 each year.
Her service; her sense of selflessness; her steadfast commitment to the nation. These values and her service have defined Her Majesty’s seven decade reign, and will continue to define her.
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
Liberal Democrats are winning and growing stronger in England, Scotland and Wales.
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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.
This collective outpouring of grief has to be a watershed moment.
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.
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
