GCC July News Round-Up
Leader of the Council announces decision to stand down after 14 years
Having held the position for more than 14 years, Cllr Mark Hawthorne has announced today (Wednesday 24 July) that he will be standing down as Leader of the Council in September 2024. Mark will continue in the role until a new Leader is elected at the Full Council meeting in September and will carry on representing the people of Quedgeley until the elections next year.
Council commits £2.5m to prevent landslips on Rushmire Hill
Construction work is expected to begin early in 2025 to stabilise land on Rushmire Hill and prevent traffic delays on the B4058.
£2million investment proposed on solar panels at schools
Gloucestershire County Council is set to invest £2million on installing solar panels at schools in the county.
‘Knife or Your Life’ – Police and Fire to work together to reduce knife crime
New plans to combat knife crime in Gloucestershire were unveiled during a meeting between the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Chris Nelson and Deputy Chief Fire Officer Nathaniel Hooton at the purpose built SkillZONE in Gloucester.
Call for unpaid carers to help shape local support services
Gloucestershire County Council and NHS Gloucestershire are inviting unpaid carers to share their views on services which support adult carers.
Four new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy
Four new Deputy Lieutenants (DLs) have been appointed to the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy.
Get active and get free rewards for the Library Challenge 2024
Families in Gloucestershire are being encouraged to sign up for this year’s Library Challenge, to explore everything the library has to offer for free.