News - December 2022

Work has begun on a new digital learning and skills hub in Cheltenham, which is being created by Gloucestershire Libraries.

The Robin, a bespoke minibus service operating in selected areas of the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds, had a visit from local councillors last week (16 December). 

Nearly 3,000 young people from schools and youth groups across Gloucestershire responded to a Climate Action Survey.

Education teams at Gloucestershire County Council were recently invited by the Government to present their vision for Restorative Practice and how it can drive improved inclusion across the local and national education system.

Residents are being advised to keep their home safe this winter by following advice from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS).

Gloucestershire Libraries are now offering Innovation Lab membership gift vouchers across their network.

The county council is helping shoppers travel more sustainably this Christmas with free Park and Ride from Arle Court into Cheltenham until the New Year.

Gloucestershire County Council wants to hear your views on its proposed 2023/24 budget.

Residents are being invited to find out more about work being carried out on the next section of the flagship walking and cycling route between Gloucester and Cheltenham at meet the contractor drop-in events next week.

As part of the county council’s ambition to plant one million trees by 2030, three planting days have been held.

Gloucestershire’s Road Safety Partnership relaunched last week (2 December) with presentations from all the key partners to renew their commitment to joint working and vision zero – a global road safety project which aims to achieve zero deaths or serious injuries on our roads.

A positive meeting was held between representatives from Gloucestershire County Council and Monmouthshire County Council to discuss ways of easing traffic congestion between the Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire border. 

Motorists are being asked to substitute their car for a taxi or lift home to avoid facing a red card as part of the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership’s annual Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign.

The High School Leckhampton was officially opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Edward Gillespie OBE.