Ward: Westgate
Ola Kareem joins the team
Gloucester businessman joins the Westgate team
13 Oct 2023
News
Local News
Gloucester City Council
Barton Pool may not reopen until Christmas
Councillor Andrew Lewis, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said he hoped the Barton Pool and the Twyver Pool would be reopened by January 1.
12 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
When will the Barton Pool reopen, councillors demand
The Liberal Democrats have tabled questions to the Conservative cabinet member for culture and leisure asking a series of questions about the future of the swimming pool.
9 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
Councillors call for emergency meeting to discuss shock closure of GL1 leisure centre
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Mayor and the managing director of Gloucester City Council demanding an emergency meeting is held for councillors to examine the issue.
1 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
GL1 leisure centre's shock closure leaves 150 out of work
The announcement to shut the GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Park comes after charitable trust Aspire went into liquidation.
29 Sep 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Podsmead councillor welcomes news on Gloucester City Homes funding deal
Gloucester City Homes has reached a new £130 million funding deal with NatWest, which includes £30 million of new money and a 10-year extension on existing loans.
26 Aug 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Pubs should be allowed to open early for World Cup final, says councillor
Councillor Sebastian Field is urging the city council and the police to agree not to take enforcement action for any venue opening early for the big match.
18 Aug 2023
Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
City councillor condemns closure of churchyard gates
The contained churchyard, which is open to members of the public, is located to the side of Cafe Rene in Westgate Street and is being closed for maintenance work.
7 Aug 2023
Liberal Democrats triumph in Somerton and Frome by-election
The Lib Dems overturned a massive Conservative majority of 19,000, with a swing of 29% to win the Somerton and Frome by-election in Somerset
24 Jul 2023
Ward: Kingsholm & Wotton
Liberal Democrats call for ticket office to be saved
Rail companies have announced plans to close hundreds of station ticket offices across England over the next three years.
12 Jul 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Council urged to 'bee' more helpful
Councillor Sebastian Field is calling on the city council Conservative administration to find more locations for planters in Gloucester to encourage bees, and to work with businesses and residents’ groups to fund and maintain them
6 Jul 2023
Gloucester: Jeremy Hilton
Councillors to debate puppy smuggling motion
Liberal Democrat Councillor Jeremy Hilton has proposed a motion to a meeting of the city council on July 13 about the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
5 Jul 2023
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Their legacies must not be forgotten
CT
27 Jan 2024
National News
Local Government
The Funding Crisis in Local Government
It's time for change. We cannot sit idly by as our local services crumble. Liberal Democrats will always stand up for a fair deal for communities.
HM
17 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
International Affairs
The Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.
CJ
17 Mar 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
40 New Hospitals - The Government’s Broken Promise
We urgently need to implement our plan to fix our crumbling NHS hospitals. Without it, more patients will suffer unnecessarily at the hands of this Conservative government’s neglect of our health service.
JB
16 Mar 2024
Education
Tackling Persistent Absence
Let us commit to building a future where every child feels safe, supported, and valued in our schools.
MW
16 Mar 2024
Environment
Are you drinking what we’re drinking?
Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.
TF
16 Mar 2024
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
RF
16 Mar 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Boosting Cancer Survival
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy with a comprehensive plan aimed at boosting cancer survival rates and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
DC
16 Mar 2024
Latest UK News
Sport for the People
The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.
TF
16 Mar 2024
Women
Ed Davey's International Women's Day Message 2024
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
ED
7 Mar 2024
Women
Reflecting on International Women’s Day 2024
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
CJ
7 Mar 2024
International Affairs
My visit to Israel and Palestine
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
ED
29 Feb 2024