News - April 2023

Gloucestershire Libraries are launching a new three-year project called Ageing with Creativity aimed at supporting the over 60s.

As the weather begins to improve, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is urging people to stay safe when spending time in and around water.

During the closure of Nailsworth Library the council will ensure local people can continue to access and enjoy all the normal services. 

The chief executive of Arts Council England, Darren Henley, has paid a visit to a new digital learning and skills hub in Cheltenham being created by Gloucestershire Libraries.

This year a total of 6237 Gloucestershire children have been offered a primary school place for September, with 99 per cent being admitted to one of their preferred schools. 92 per cent of pupils also received a place at their first preference school.

Free dementia awareness sessions are being held in libraries around Gloucestershire to provide people with information and support.

Plans by Gloucestershire County Council to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points over the next three years are progressing.

This week marks one year since the county council began welcoming Ukrainian guests to Gloucestershire, as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The refurbishment of a popular Grade II listed bridge spanning the River Wye is due to be completed soon.

Gloucestershire County Council is proposing improvements to parking and traffic management in the Uplands and Lansdown to help residents find parking spaces near their homes more easily.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is reminding smokers to ‘Put it out, right out’ whenever they light up to prevent a cigarette fire in the home.

A campaign has been launched to encourage people to enjoy a ‘greener Coronation’ for King Charles in May.