Gloucester needs a general election now, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Gloucester MP Richard Graham to back a general election following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022
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Gloucester needs a general election now, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Gloucester MP Richard Graham to back a general election following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022
Caroline Courtney just 15 votes from winning Tuffley by-election for the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Caroline Courtney missed out on winning the Tuffley by-election on October 13 by just 15 votes.
15 Oct 2022
Caroline Courtney to challenge the Conservatives in Tuffley by-election
Gloucester Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate for the forthcoming by-election in Tuffley.
5 Sep 2022
Caroline Courtney to challenge the Conservatives in Tuffley
Local resident Caroline Courtney will be the challenger to the Conservatives.
1 Sep 2022
Liberal Democrats call for scrapping of energy price cap rise
The Lib Dems have called for October's expected energy price cap rise to be scrapped - with the cost covered by a windfall tax on energy company profits.
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Lib Dems welcome investment in the Guildhall
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council has welcomed news that the Guildhall is to receive £230,702 from the Arts Council, to refurbish parts of the building and to enhance its live and digital performances.
15 Jul 2022
Gloucester Liberal Democrats welcome investment in Guildhall
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council has welcomed news that the Guildhall is to receive £230,702 from the Arts Council, to refurbish parts of the building and to enhance its live and digital performances. The money will go towards creating a new dance rehearsal space with a sprung floor. High quality lighting, and audio equipment will be installed, and customers will benefit from the installation of superfast broadband throughout the venue. There will also be renovations to the main hall floor, kitchen and bar. Councillor Sebastian Field, Liberal Democrat group spokesman for culture and leisure, said: "Any investment in the city's cultural facilities is welcome, and this will hopefully bring many more visitors and customers to the Guildhall." Councillor Jeremy Hilton, Lib Dem group leader, said: "The cultural offer in Gloucester is okay for a small city but we know it could be better. "With renovations to King's Quarter, Debenhams and other parts of the city centre we need to make sure that w
15 Jul 2022
Liberal Democrats make history with stunning by-election win in Devon
The Liberal Democrats have won the Tiverton and Honiton by-election - overturning a Conservative majority of more than 24,000.
25 Jun 2022
Gloucester Lib Dems announce shadow cabinet
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council form the opposition to the Conservative administration. Their leader is Cllr. Jeremy Hilton who has recently announced his shadow cabinet. The seven member team will shadow the Conservative cabinet until the elections in May 2024 when they hope to take control of the city council. Until then they will provide constructive opposition. Cllr. Jeremy Hilton said: "We are currently stuck with a poorly performing Conservative administration that has already had three resignations from the cabinet in recent months. They are struggling to cope and it's our job to provide constructive challenges to their policies or lack of them. We want the best for Gloucester. "There are seven of us in our shadow cabinet. I call them 'The Magnificent Seven'. Besides challenging uninspiring plans being proposed by the cabinet we shall also be working up our policies to form our 2024 manifesto to rebuild council services on taking control." Deputy leader, Cllr,. Declan Wilson said:
9 Jun 2022
Councillor calls for action on disused clothes banks
Councillor Sebastian Field, who represents Podsmead for the Liberal Democrats, has already raised the issue with city council bosses.
10 May 2022
Councillor calls for action on disused clothes banks
A city councillor is calling for action on disused clothes banks in Gloucester.
10 May 2022
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