News - February 2017

Newsroom February 2017
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Gloucestershire Healthy Lifestyles Service launch
If you are looking to stop smoking, lose weight, cut down on alcohol or be more active, the county’s new Healthy Lifestyles Service is here to help.
- 28.02.2017
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Resurfacing means smoother arrival into Cheltenham
The county council will make smooth work of resurfacing at the A40 junction at London Road and Old Bath Road, which will be carried out during evenings to minimise disruption.
- 28.02.2017
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Starting secondary school in September?
A total of 6,079 Gloucestershire children will be offered a secondary school place for September this year, with 88 per cent of pupils receiving a place at their first preference school.
- 28.02.2017
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Which books makes your top five? Revealed: the county’s favourites
Ever wondered what the most popular book to be borrowed by Gloucestershire residents is? With World Book Day taking place on 2nd March, Gloucestershire Library service is highlighting some of the most popular books borrowed over the last five years.
- 27.02.2017
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“Unplug your tumble dryer” – warns manufacturer
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has urged residents to take notice of the new safety advice from Whirlpool following a number of tumble dryer fires.
- 24.02.2017
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Longlevens children get active together
Longlevens children will be benefitting from over £7,500 of funding from local county councillor Kathy Williams.
- 24.02.2017
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A38 Barnwood roundabout to be resurfaced
To keep traffic into Gloucester flowing freely, the county council is upgrading the road surface at a roundabout on a key route into the city.
- 23.02.2017
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Dredging up the future: Quedgeley drain clearing will alleviate floods
Drainage ditches near a busy residential and retail area of Quedgeley are being cleared by the county council to help prevent flooding.
- 22.02.2017
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Do you know where Gloucester’s hidden bridge is?
The county council is upgrading a hidden bridge in the Barton area of Gloucester as part of its continued investment in local roads.
- 22.02.2017
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Berkeley Bridge: In numbers and animals
The old bridge at Berkeley was successfully removed as one this weekend as part of essential works to the area. But to put into context the weight and amount of work that took place, the crane taller than 11 Giraffes lifted a bridge that was heavier than 14 Elephants.
- 21.02.2017
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Council to create new adults and children’s services hub
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has received planning permission to create a new adults and children’s services hub.
- 21.02.2017
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Bishops Cleeve Library, open+ even more facilities
Revamped Bishops Cleeve Library is open longer thanks to state of the art technology, open+ and Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging more customers to sign up and benefit from the extra hours.
- 21.02.2017
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Serving the Forest
Vital public transport in the Forest of Dean is being improved by Gloucestershire County Council following feedback from local people.
- 17.02.2017
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Fire service issues warning over bogus phone calls
Several businesses have reported receiving suspicious telephone calls from a caller claiming to be from GFRS Magazine.
- 17.02.2017
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Shock discovery: illegal tobacco concealed in fuse box
A shopkeeper and two shop assistants appeared before Cheltenham Magistrates on Monday 13th February to be sentenced for selling illegal tobacco from their shop, Eastgate Off Licence in Gloucester.
- 17.02.2017
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Forest of Dean on track for better rail access
Lydney station car park has doubled in size and will give Forest of Dean residents better rail access to Birmingham, Gloucester and Cardiff.
- 16.02.2017
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£9million extra for our roads
How taxpayers money will be spent next financial year has been agreed, with a further £5.5m of targeted investment on top of the additional £5.2m announced earlier this month.
- 15.02.2017
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Facelift for Cheltenham's Regent Street
The county council is replacing original paving slabs on Regent Street in Cheltenham as part of an ongoing project to preserve the town’s unique heritage and character.
- 14.02.2017
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For the Record: Archives building to become ‘Gloucestershire Heritage Hub'
Calling all history buffs: the county council is transforming Gloucestershire Archives into a brand new community facility.
- 13.02.2017
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Half term fun in libraries
Gloucestershire Libraries are inviting young people and families to take part in a host of fun, free activities this half term.
- 10.02.2017
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Trader guilty of nine charges relating to false promises
A trader has been ordered to pay compensation of more than £1,600 after pleading guilty to nine charges relating to false promises made to customers.
- 09.02.2017
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Telecare has been down
Responders, families and neighbours are being asked to check on the welfare of Gloucestershire telecare users as a fault means their devices were not operating between 2pm on Monday 6 February and 1pm on Tuesday 7 February. The service is now fully operational.
- 07.02.2017
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Drop in event for landslip works
Gloucestershire County Council is hosting an event for residents to find out more about work on the Horsely landslip.
- 07.02.2017
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Smoother, safer, better: Netheridge Swing Bridge to be resurfaced
A vital access route into Gloucester will be the focus of the county council’s latest resurfacing drive, giving motorists a smoother ride in and around the city.
- 03.02.2017
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Improved safety proposals for A38
Residents in Kingsway and Quedgeley will be given the opportunity to have their say on proposed improvements to the A38 in Gloucester.
- 02.02.2017
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Keeping Stroud moving: Farmhill Lane and Paganhill Lane to be resurfaced
Gloucestershire county council’s latest resurfacing work in Stroud will improve safety and reduce journey times for residents, as well as improving access to local businesses.
- 01.02.2017