GCC News - January 2026
Gloucestershire tops England’s road repairs league
Gloucestershire has been ranked as one of the best counties in England for road maintenance in a new national map published today by the Department for Transport (DfT).
The Chair of Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee has, on behalf of the committee, written to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) calling on it to review the number of care provider inspections it carries out.
New measures proposed to improve road safety
New measures are being proposed by Gloucestershire County Council to improve road safety, reduce congestion and encourage more people to use public transport.
Householders urged to register their appliances to help prevent fires
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is urging residents to take a few minutes to register their household appliances and help reduce the risk of avoidable fires and safety incidents.
Council supports f40’s campaign for increased education funding
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting f40’s campaign for increased and fairer education funding, with major reforms to SEND provision.
Her Majesty The Queen visits Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service
Her Majesty The Queen yesterday (Wednesday 21 January) met with staff who provide vital care and support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Gloucestershire.
Adult Social Care Survey 2025-26 - helping to shape future services
Gloucestershire County Council is inviting feedback from residents as part of the national Adult Social Care Survey, which runs annually under the guidance of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.
Cabinet to recommend £697 million budget for Council to approve
Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet is set to recommend that the ambitious budget plan for the next few years is put forward to Full Council for debate and approval at its February meeting.