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GCC'S March News Update

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Gloucestershire’s SEND services heading in the right direction

Services to support children in Gloucestershire with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families are heading in the right direction but still need to improve further, according to a new report published.

New look for innovative Robin service

Bookable bus service The Robin has been connecting rural residents with their next destination for over a year.This week new Robin promotional materials have been launched for the North Cotswolds Robin area, highlighting a clear message of “easy and convenient”.

Reminisce over favourite places in Gloucestershire at photography exhibition

Gloucestershire Libraries will be hosting a photography exhibition to celebrate the significance of reminiscence and to capture thoughts and memories that might otherwise be lost.

Public invited to drop-in sessions for adult social care consultation
Gloucestershire County Council is inviting residents to find out more about proposed changes to its adult social care fairer contributions policy at local drop-in sessions.

110 illegal vapes worth up to £1,000 seized in Gloucester
Illegal vapes worth up to £1,000 have been seized from a property in Gloucester by Gloucestershire County Council trading standards officers, with assistance from Gloucestershire Constabulary.

100 electric vehicle charging points installed around county
Work on installing 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Gloucestershire over the next three years is progressing well, with the first 100 now installed around the county.

Have your say on proposed changes to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is seeking the views of the public on proposed changes to the service, which would include an increase in fire cover in line with risk and demand across the county.

£600 per month for Homes for Ukraine hosts approved for next year
A £600 monthly ‘thank you’ payment for people hosting Ukrainian refugees has been extended for the next financial year.

Electric buses coming to county with almost £6million funding award
Gloucestershire County Council has been awarded nearly £6million by the Department of Transport (DfT) to introduce Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) in the county.