Gloucester Liberal Democrats hail superb set of election results
The party gained over 200 councillors over England, Wales and Scotland, and took control of three more councils, including the new Somerset Council.
9 May 2022
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Gloucester Liberal Democrats hail superb local election results
Gloucester Liberal Democrats have hailed a superb set of results for the party in the local elections last week.
9 May 2022
Lib Dems announce Howard Hyman as their nomination for Mayor of Gloucester and Joanne Brown as Sheriff
Gloucester Liberal Democrat councillor Howard Hyman is set to become the next Mayor of Gloucester. Councillor Hyman has been a city councillor for Elmbridge ward since 2016. Protocol at Gloucester City Council shares the civic offices between the three political groups, based on proportionally and on the size of each group. For the council year 2022/23, it is the turn of the second largest group, the Liberal Democrats to nominate who should serve as the city's Mayor and the city's Sheriff and Deputy Mayor. Councillor Hyman has been involved in human rights issues over many years. He is one of three councillors cross party involved in the council's Equalities Working Group. He represents a community organisation on Gloucestershire's Strategic Hate Crime and Incident Group. He is a former Sheriff and Deputy Mayor so is aware of what is involved in the role of Mayor. "As Mayor, I would be particularly focussed on cultivating the positive image of the city and recognising the amazing work of community, voluntary
5 Apr 2022
Conservative failings leave ambulance service at breaking point
New data from NHS England shows the average response time for ambulances in December 2021 for England was the second longest ever, after October 2021.
7 Feb 2022
Conservative 'stealth tax' hits local people for £430
This latest tax hike on households follows the Government’s refusal to increase income tax thresholds in line with inflation, which usually takes place each year.
3 Feb 2022
Fight continues to save city tree
The future of a prominent conifer tree in Gloucester remains uncertain as a former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate fights to keep it standing.
1 Feb 2022
'Stop the needless cutting down of trees,' says Rebecca Trimnell
Gloucester City Council has temporarily stopped the felling of a tree on open land at St Mary's Street - as local resident Rebecca Trimnell stood in the way of contractors who had already cut down one. The contractors have gone away for the day, but could be back on Friday. Rebecca Trimnell has spoken to Councillor Paul Toleman and contact has now been made with the open spaces manager asking him for reassurance that the tree will not be cut down. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, who was a Lib Dem candidate at the local elections and former parliamentary candidate for Gloucester, said: "I am absolutely appalled to come back to find one tree already cut down and another one to be destroyed too. "It is astonishing that the powers that be are all talking about climate change and the pending COP26 summit, but yet here we are in Gloucester with the city council needlessly cutting down healthy trees. It is a farce and needs to stop." Dr Trimnell added: "I want a reassessment of the conifer tree that has been scheduled for fell
29 Oct 2021
Lib Dems welcome £20m leveling up grant
Liberal Democrat councillors on Gloucester City Council have welcomed the news the city is to receive £20 million from the Government's Leveling Up Fund. The decision was announced in the Chancellor's Budget statement on Wednesday. Councillor Jeremy Hilton, Lib Dem group leader, said: "The three group leaders met ahead of the local elections to agree on the three projects the council would bid for and tasked officers to prepare the bid document. "The bid went in shortly after the elections and was sent in with all party approval. I was happy to endorse it for the Lib Dem group and I am delighted that the council has secured £20 million towards three important regeneration projects. "At long last we may see the restoration of the historic Fleece Hotel. The £9.5 million towards the new university campus in the old Debenhams building will drive this project forward and the £4 million for the digital innovation centre will bring in much needed high tech jobs." The three projects are: - Debenhams (£9.5 million) a
27 Oct 2021
Yellow lines or not?
Sarah Sawyer has asked Highways to either repaint or remove these double yellow lines on Longford Lane next to Plock...
8 Oct 2021
Lib Dems welcome return of the Festival of Light
The return of the Festival of Light to Gloucester has been welcomed by the Liberal Democrats. Gloucester City Council announced the return of the festival, which will run from November until February next year, and will see the light installations bring colour to the city as the nights draw in over winter. Among the highlights will be Shadowing that will turn three ordinary lampposts in the city centre into magical illuminated stages where visitors can dance and play with their shadows. Designed by award-winning digital artists Chomko and Rosier, it will see the lights record and play back the shadows of those who pass under them. The installation launches on October 29 in Berkley Street, Southgate Street and St Mary De Crypt corner, as well as at Blackfriars Priory when the street lights turn on after dark. Another highlight will be Breathing Room by Anna Berry, which is a walk-in kinetic light installation creating a unique sensory experience. Councillor Jeremy Hilton, leader of Gloucester Liberal Democrats
8 Oct 2021
Council must stop advertising artificial grass on its refuse vehicles, say Lib Dems
Gloucester City Council must stop advertising artificial grass on its refuse vehicles, according to thee Liberal Democrats.
6 Oct 2021
Longlevens by-election to cost £10,000
A by-election to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of the Sheriff of Gloucester will cost taxpayers at least £10,000. Conservative Councillor Clive Walford resigned in September just five months after being re-elected in May to represent Longlevens. City councillors had also unanimously appointed him Sheriff - an important civic post in Gloucester supporting the work of the Mayor. Councillor Walford's surprise resignation has triggered a by-election on November 4 which will now cost at least £10,000 to hold, according to city council officials. In May's all-up election, Councillor Walford won the third seat in Longlevens - pipping Liberal Democrat Sarah Sawyer by 62 votes. Sarah Sawyer is now standing in the by-election for the Lib Dems. Councillor Jeremy Hilton, leader of Gloucester Liberal Democrats, said: "This by-election is unnecessary and Longlevens residents will rightly feel angry they have to go to the polls again just six months after electing their councillors. "Local families are facing tax
6 Oct 2021
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Stand with Ukraine
Kira Rudik Keynote Speech
Kira Rudik addresses Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2023.
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25 Sep 2023
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Tackling the Housing Crisis
The Liberal Democrats will create a fair deal for housing. Taking on the big developers, delivering new homes, improving renters’ rights and protecting our environment - together we can tackle the housing crisis.
HM
25 Sep 2023
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Scrap the Voter ID Scheme
Being able to vote is a fundamental democratic right. Yet thanks to the Conservatives, it’s now at risk.
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25 Sep 2023
Farming & Food
Supporting British Farming
The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting British farming to continue safeguarding our environment and producing the high quality food we all want for generations to come.
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25 Sep 2023
Cost of living
A fair deal on tax
We cannot let the Conservatives make the people who can least afford it pay for their mistakes and economic chaos.
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25 Sep 2023
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Connecting communities
Liberal Democrats have a positive plan to fix bus, tram and rail services - allowing people to access services, boosting local economies and protecting our environment.
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25 Sep 2023
Scotland
Alex Cole-Hamilton Keynote Speech
Alex Cole-Hamilton makes his keynote address to Autumn Conference 2023.
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24 Sep 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Daisy Cooper Keynote Speech
Daisy Cooper delivers her Autumn Conference Keynote Speech.
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24 Sep 2023
Crime & Policing
Protecting our Neighbourhoods
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own homes and walking down their own streets. For too many people in the UK, however, that is simply not the reality today.
AC
24 Sep 2023
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For a Fair Deal
That is the fair deal the Liberal Democrats are fighting for.
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24 Sep 2023
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Caroline Pidgeon Keynote Speech
Why we need to see more Liberal Democrats ready to serve in London and across the UK.
LD
24 Sep 2023
Education, Children & Schools
Investing in Our Children's Future
It's time for a new era in education: one where every child's potential is nurtured and celebrated. The Liberal Democrats are committed to creating a fair and equitable education system that truly invests in our children's future.
MW
24 Sep 2023