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News - December 2016

Newsroom from December 2016
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Join the community saving big on energy bills
The Big Community Switch, supported by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC), has started again to help people save money on their gas and electricity bills in the New Year.
- 30.12.2016
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I love my new tablet...how do I turn it on?
Gloucestershire Libraries is on hand to help residents this year who receive tablets, e-readers and smart phones for Christmas to make the most of them.
- 23.12.2016
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Chilling discovery: illegal tobacco concealed in fridge
Tobacco with an estimated street value of over £1000 was seized by trading standards this week (20th December). The illegal goods had been concealed inside a secret remote control-operated compartment at a shop in Gloucester.
- 22.12.2016
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Scheme investment approved by a landslide
Thanks to more than half a million pounds investment from Gloucestershire County Council, work on the Horsley landslip will be starting in the summer next year.
- 22.12.2016
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Stay safe and well at Christmas
As Christmas approaches, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) and Gloucestershire County Council is reminding people to stay safe and look out for vulnerable neighbours.
- 22.12.2016
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New providers of targeted family support services announced
Gloucestershire County Council has today announced Barnardo's and Gardner's Lane and Oakwood Federation (GLOW) as providers of the new targeted family support services.
- 21.12.2016
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New work club offers extra support to people seeking work
Matthew Owen, 34, really wanted a job but try as he might he just couldn't find employment. That was until a new work club opened in Cam, and opened the door to employment.
- 21.12.2016
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Have your say on the county budget for 2017/18
Gloucestershire County Council is asking residents if they support the council's proposals to focus on vulnerable adults and children as well as prioritising the county's roads in next year's budget.
- 20.12.2016
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A new year, a new way to get and stay healthy
From the 1st January, the county council's new provider will be helping people to improve their health and wellbeing.
- 14.12.2016
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Staunton receives new road sign to slow down speeders
A vehicle activated road sign has been installed near Coleford in the Forest of Dean to manage traffic speeds in the area.
- 14.12.2016
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Resurfacing of New Barn Lane in Cheltenham
Residents and businesses are being reminded that essential work starts today to resurface two sites on New Barn Lane, Cheltenham from 13 - 21 December 2016
- 13.12.2016
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Feedback shapes sexual health support
On Wednesday 14th December, cabinet members will be asked to approve plans for a more targeted sexual health support service.
- 07.12.2016
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Making sure public health nursing services work for everyone
The county council is proposing changes to health visiting and school nursing services so they remain available to everyone.
- 07.12.2016
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Money where it's needed most
Support for vulnerable adults and children as well as prioritising the county's roads - that's the focus of next year's draft budget.
- 06.12.2016
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Another record year for Gloucestershire Music at the National Concert Band Festival
Gloucestershire Music has proudly hosted the event for the fifth year in a row welcoming bands from across Wales and the West of England.
- 02.12.2016
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Popular Cinderford road set for resurface
A brand new surface will be laid along St Whites's Road in the Forest of Dean this month.
- 02.12.2016
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Fire crews tackling large blaze at recycling plant
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is currently responding to a fire at a recycling centre in Sharpness this morning.
- 02.12.2016
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Elmbridge Court roundabout from the sky
As Gloucestershire County Council continues its work on one of the busiest roundabouts in the county, new images are released that highlight the progress so far.
- 01.12.2016
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Serving Cheltenham
Residents of Benhall and Up Hatherley will benefit from a brand new service from January, which will provide better access to shops, a pharmacy and the local library. It will also operate on Saturdays as well.
- 01.12.2016
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More homes and businesses in the Forest of Dean and Golden Valley set to benefit from faster broadband
Gloucestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council have today recommended awarding the contract to Gigaclear to deliver phase two of the Fastershire broadband rollout in parts of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and the Golden Valley in Herefordshire.
- 01.12.2016