News - April 2020

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Seal of approval for plans to launch new mental health services
The county council has approved plans for new online and telephone mental health services to support adults, young people and children in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
- 27.04.2020
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Over 100,000 items of PPE equipment offered by local businesses to support frontline workers
An appeal for businesses in Gloucestershire to offer up their stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has generated 105,900 extra items of equipment in just a few days.
- 24.04.2020
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Key frontline workers keep recycling going
The county’s six district councils are maintaining their separate collections of recycling, food waste and residual waste.
- 24.04.2020
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Online resources are a hit for library users
People are benefiting from a vast range of digital resources available while Gloucestershire’s libraries are closed – with more than 40,000 items downloaded in March and April.
- 24.04.2020
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Academy sponsor announced for new special school
Gloucestershire County Council is pressing on with plans for the new special school as supporting vulnerable children remains a priority.
- 24.04.2020
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Local clothing firm, Superdry, donate PPE supplies to county’s care workers
Around 300,000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be distributed to staff working in care homes, as well as in people’s homes, thanks to a donation by Cheltenham-based clothing company Superdry.
- 23.04.2020
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Gloucestershire continues to work together to support communities through Covid-19
Working together, Gloucestershire’s Strategic Coordinating Group continues to support the county through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
- 23.04.2020
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Help keep children safe from harm and neglect
The county council is urging people to continue reporting their concerns if they think that a child or young person could be at risk.
- 23.04.2020
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Firefighters being trained to drive ambulances
Two new ambulances that will be staffed by Gloucestershire firefighters to help relieve pressure on paramedics during the Covid-19 pandemic have arrived in the county.
- 22.04.2020
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Community help hub answers over 3000 requests for help in its first month
Since its launch on 20 March, Gloucestershire’s community help hub has supported vulnerable people with 3,279 requests for help, successfully connecting them with individuals and groups in their local area who could give them the help they needed.
- 22.04.2020
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Public encouraged to seek mental health support
Health experts are encouraging people across Gloucestershire to look after their mental health and wellbeing during the current Covid-19 ‘lockdown’.
- 20.04.2020
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West Cheltenham transport scheme consultation extended
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the county council is giving residents extra time to feedback on the next stage of the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme.
- 17.04.2020
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Nearly 4000 families benefit from Free School Meals over Easter holidays
Gloucestershire County Council and their Free School Meals partner, Caterlink, have been delivering around 3000 food hampers over the Easter Holidays to help Gloucestershire households who are having to remain at home.
- 17.04.2020
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Blue Badge renewal dates relaxed
Gloucestershire County Council is working to support people with disabilities at this challenging time by relaxing rules on Blue Badge renewal.
- 16.04.2020
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98 percent of pupils offered a place at a school of their choice
This year a total of 6649 Gloucestershire children have been offered a primary school place for September, with 98 percent being offered a place at one of their preferred schools. 92 percent of pupils also received a place at their first preference school.
- 16.04.2020
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County continues to benefit from coordinated response to covid-19 pandemic
Through the LRF Strategic Coordinating Group (SCG), Gloucestershire councils, health organisations, police, ambulance service, along with the military and many other partners are pooling skills, resources and funding to ensure the county is well prepared and supported throughout the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.
- 09.04.2020
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Gloucestershire firefighters help with ambulance duties
Firefighters from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) are playing a key role in relieving pressure on paramedics during the coronavirus outbreak.
- 09.04.2020
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Over 400,000 pieces of PPE arrive in the county
A drop of more than 400,000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) arrived in the county last night to support the work of social care and health workers.
- 08.04.2020
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Residents warned not to generate extra waste
Gloucestershire County Council is asking residents not to generate extra waste during their time at home due to Coronavirus.
- 08.04.2020
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Hospital discharge cut to three hours as part of Corona response
Gloucestershire County Council is doing all it can to help to free up much needed hospital beds during the Covid-19 crisis.
- 07.04.2020
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Popular Cotswold Way bridge closed after flood damage
Gloucestershire County Council has closed an unsafe bridge which carries the popular public footpath across the River Frome in Ebley, near Stroud.
- 07.04.2020
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Council adapts vulnerable adults services in light of Covid-19
Three hubs have been set up in the county to quickly assess and support vulnerable adults during the pandemic.
- 06.04.2020
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Schools support efforts to keep essential services running
The county council has been working with schools, nurseries and partners in the NHS to make sure that essential frontline staff can continue to go to work.
- 06.04.2020
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Community transport operators given £100k funding boost
Six community transport operators have been given a one-off payment of £100,000 by Gloucestershire County Council to ensure vulnerable residents continue to access services.
- 06.04.2020
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Footbridge closures in Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire County Council has today closed two footway bridges over the Swilgate River connecting Priors Park and Tewkesbury.
- 03.04.2020
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Details of free NHS parking announced
This week Gloucestershire County Council have secured dedicated free parking for NHS staff in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The move has secured on and off street parking options that provide free parking for NHS workers whilst ensuring residents working at home still have places to park.
- 03.04.2020
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Nearly 100 homeless people have been found somewhere to stay during the Covid-19 crisis
Accommodation and support is available for all who face homelessness or rough sleeping in Gloucestershire.
- 02.04.2020
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Feeding the county - food hampers sent to children who receive free school meals
Gloucestershire County Council and their Free School Meals partner, Caterlink, are making sure children who are in isolation do not go without their Free School Meals.
- 01.04.2020