GCC November News

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November 2023

 

Free healthy lifestyle support available for families

New online healthy lifestyle support called BeeZee Academy is now available for every family in Gloucestershire.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/free-healthy-lifestyle-support-available-for-families/

 

Halfpenny Bridge set to reopen following repairs

Halfpenny Bridge on the A361 in Lechlade-on-Thames is set to reopen to vehicles on Friday 3 November following repair work.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/halfpenny-bridge-set-to-reopen-following-repairs/

 

Enjoy free family activities this winter holiday

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme is returning this winter for four days during the school holidays to help keep children in Gloucestershire happy, healthy, and entertained with free activities.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/enjoy-free-family-activities-this-winter-holiday/

 

Gloucestershire care leaver shortlisted for national ‘Local Hero’ award

Becca, a Gloucestershire Care Leaver, is a finalist for the ‘Local Hero’ award at the national ‘Celebrating us’ awards this week.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/gloucestershire-care-leaver-shortlisted-for-national-local-hero-award/

 

Media note: Update on parking zone 15 – Cheltenham

We would like to sincerely apologise to residents living in the parking zone 15 in Cheltenham for the delays and problems with implementing the new parking scheme. We are grateful to all residents for highlighting the issues and for their patience while we resolve them.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/media-note-update-on-parking-zone-15-cheltenham/

 

Dave’s 15-year support for county’s care leavers nominated for national award

A Gloucestershire County Council worker has been nominated for an award for the support he has given to young people leaving care.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/dave-s-15-year-support-for-county-s-care-leavers-nominated-for-national-award/

 

Just another drop? Director’s report on alcohol published

The Director of Public Health, Siobhan Farmer, has published her annual report which highlights society’s complex relationship with alcohol and the impact it has on us.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/just-another-drop-director-s-report-on-alcohol-published/

 

£87.9m pothole funding boost for Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council’s road improvement plans have been boosted with an additional £87.9m funding from the government.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2023/879m-pothole-funding-boost-for-gloucestershire/