GCC news March 2023

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March 2023

 

Council approve £567 million 2023/24 budget

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/council-approve-567-million-202324-budget/

 

County council’s road safety ambitions highlighted at national conference

 

Gloucestershire County Council’s ambition to halve the number of serious accidents on the county’s roads through its road safety policy was given a national platform at a conference.

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/county-council-s-road-safety-ambitions-highlighted-at-national-conference/

 

Council plants 1,000 trees at Arle Court roundabout

 

Gloucestershire County Council has planted more than 1,000 trees at Arle Court roundabout in Cheltenham.

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/council-plants-1-000-trees-at-arle-court-roundabout/

 

Fire safety advice when cooking

 

As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging parents and carers to make any kitchen activities a chance for children to learn about cooking safety.

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/fire-safety-advice-when-cooking/

 

Extra winter fuel payments for Homes for Ukraine hosts

 

Gloucestershire County Council and local councils will continue to pay £125 per month to those hosting on the Homes for Ukraine scheme for February and March 2023.

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/extra-winter-fuel-payments-for-homes-for-ukraine-hosts/

 

Celebrate World Book Day at county libraries

 

Gloucestershire Libraries are ready to celebrate World Book Day across the county next week, giving families the opportunity to take part in all things book-related.

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/celebrate-world-book-day-at-county-libraries/

Find a new career at the Friendship Café

 

Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Social Care recruitment team is attending the Community Open Day at the Friendship Café in Gloucester on Saturday 11 March.

 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-february-2023/find-a-new-career-at-the-friendship-cafe/