News - February 2018

Family and friends are invited to learn various musical instruments for FREE. You’d better be quick though – there’s only 100 places!

The wait for news of secondary school places is almost over for pupils, parents and carers.

Maintenance work is scheduled for the drainage network of the A417 between Gloucester’s Elmbridge Court and C&G roundabouts next week.

Gloucestershire County Council awards two-year resurfacing contract to deliver on £150m investment into county’s roads.

If you are considering a career in social care or health, ‘Proud to Care Gloucestershire’ could find its way into your favourites.

A busy B-road through Wotton under Edge is being resurfaced as part of Gloucestershire County Council’s £150 million promise to upgrade the county’s highways.

Gloucestershire County Council has approved a £208k investment into Cirencester Deer Park School to create a modern classroom block increasing the schools capacity by 60 places.

A new report has identified a need for a joined up approach to help tackle inequalities in the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the county.

A busy route for commuters, shoppers and school goers in Cheltenham is gearing up for an enhanced cycleway and footpath.

If there was a fire in your house tonight, would you know the best way to exit your property safely? Are your hallways and back doors clear?

Gloucester Library is set for a brand new £38,000 flexible study space.

Civil engineering works are underway on a vital flood protection scheme that will help protect properties in the areas of Oakley, Whaddon, Prestbury and Lynworth.

Gloucestershire County Council is investing £24,000 to revamp the car park at Cam and Dursley railway station.

Gloucestershire County Council has set its budget for 2018/19 at £412.9million which includes extra support for vulnerable children and adults, more money for roads, and investment in electric vehicle infrastructure. Take a look at our budget breakdown for 2018/19.

Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards officers have continued their crackdown on illegal tobacco with a successful raid in Eastgate Street.

Gloucestershire County Council is holding two fostering information sessions this February for those interested in becoming a foster carer.

Gloucestershire County Council’s latest Ofsted monitoring report shows that children’s social care is improving but challenges still remain.

Cleeve School will receive £139,000 to support building work that will increase capacity at the school.

Failure to deal with rotting sheep carcases landed two sheep farmers with hefty fines following a Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards investigation.

A popular route between Charlton Kings and Prestbury is soon to undergo vital resurfacing work.

Highways England is launching a consultation into options for the A417 ‘Missing Link’ and the council wants you to have your say.

County selects five potential providers to tender for the county’s highways maintenance contract from April 2019.

Latest figures shows that the county council is helping more people back into their homes and independent living.

Our time-lapse video clearly shows the extent and complexity of the work needed to fix this key route in the south of the county.

‘GM Presents’ is a new series of musical experiences showcasing local talent including bands, soloists and singers. Come along and enjoy the smooth sounds of Gloucestershire!

Moorend Park Road is being resurfaced as part of Gloucestershire County Council’s £150 million promise to upgrade the county’s highways.