GCC News July 2023
New provider for e-scooters in Gloucester and Cheltenham
A new provider has been announced by Gloucestershire County Council to continue the e-scooters trial in Gloucester and Cheltenham.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-june-2023/the-high-school-leckhampton-named-education-project-of-the-year/
The High School Leckhampton named Education Project of the Year
The High School Leckhampton has been named Education Project of the Year at the Michelmores Property Awards 2023.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-june-2023/the-high-school-leckhampton-named-education-project-of-the-year/
Official launch of new digital learning space in Cheltenham
A new digital learning space being created by Gloucestershire Libraries is set to open its doors to the public.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-june-2023/official-launch-of-new-digital-learning-space-in-cheltenham/
Every week is Refugee Week in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council, as part of the local Strategic Migration Partnership, is celebrating the contribution refugees have in the county and beyond.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-july-2023/every-week-is-refugee-week-in-gloucestershire/
‘Summer of resurfacing’ launches in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council has launched a ‘summer of resurfacing’ to improve road conditions right across the county.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-july-2023/summer-of-resurfacing-launches-in-gloucestershire/
Local councils team up to recruit next generation of foster carers
To coincide with the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament, Gloucestershire County Council is once again teaming up with local authorities from across England with the aim of achieving one goal – to recruit a new generation of foster carers.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-july-2023/local-councils-team-up-to-recruit-next-generation-of-foster-carers/
Gloucestershire to host stage seven of the 2023 Tour of Britain
Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire will play a key role in deciding who is crowned this year’s Tour of Britain champion when the UK’s leading cycle race visits the historic county in September.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-july-2023/gloucestershire-to-host-stage-seven-of-the-2023-tour-of-britain/
Partnership between fire service and NHS recognised for vaccine rollout
The exemplary partnership working between Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) and the NHS in delivering a record number of Covid vaccines to people in the county has been recognised.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-july-2023/partnership-between-fire-service-and-nhs-recognised-for-vaccine-rollout/
New Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Openshaw as its new Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-july-2023/new-assistant-chief-fire-officer/