GCC News - May 2025

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A landmark day for Gloucestershire!

Cllr Lisa Spivey has been elected as the new Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, the first woman to ever hold the role.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-may-2025/a-landmark-day-for-gloucestershire/

 

Council to offer funding to community groups to tackle climate crisis

Gloucestershire County Council is offering £50,000 in grant funding to communities to help reduce carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-may-2025/council-to-offer-funding-to-community-groups-to-tackle-climate-crisis/

 

Spring into Social Care

Gloucestershire County Council is holding an event at its Social Work Academy for people to find out more about career opportunities in social work.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-may-2025/spring-into-social-care/

 

We want your views on domestic abuse

Residents are being invited to have their say on Gloucestershire’s strategy to tackle domestic abuse 2025/28.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-may-2025/we-want-your-views-on-domestic-abuse/

 

Help local wildlife and support healthy soils for Biodiversity Week

Residents are being encouraged to get involved in Gloucestershire Biodiversity Week 2025, running from 22 May to 31 May.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-may-2025/help-local-wildlife-and-support-healthy-soils-for-biodiversity-week/

 

Don’t let clutter cost a life – plan your fire escape today

A part of the Fire Kills campaign, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to clear the clutter that may be blocking escape routes and to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out, and call 999 in the event of a fire.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-may-2025/don-t-let-clutter-cost-a-life-plan-your-fire-escape-today/