News - February 2021

Improving traffic flow through Gloucester by widening Llanthony Road takes one more step closer next month when site preparation works for the scheme begins.

Gloucestershire’s strategic housing partnership has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting rough sleepers to get off the streets in the county, and the latest figures released by government suggest its approach is working.

The main road linking Monmouth and Chepstow will be closed from Monday 1 March while crews scale back the fractured rock to ensure the safety of road users.

The ‘Vulnerable Women with Complex Needs’ project has been extended by 12 months, and will continue to support women who have experienced significant trauma to break the cycle and make sustainable, positive changes in their lives.

A new app is being introduced by Gloucestershire Libraries for customers to download eBooks.

The £150million funding for Gloucestershire highways is due to conclude it’s fourth year at the end of March and it’s been a successful few years.

Gloucestershire County Council has approved a budget of £483m for 2021/22 – an increase of £14.8m on the previous financial year.

To prevent the spread of ash dieback and keep Gloucestershire’s roads safe, highway crews are removing infected trees and replanting two trees for every diseased tree cut down around the county.

A man from Gloucester has admitted selling counterfeit goods on Facebook using a fake name.

The public are being asked to give their views to help shape the fire service in Gloucestershire for the next three years.

A popular bridge spanning the River Wye that has been used as a location for Netflix dramas is to be refurbished.

Following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process, Kirsten Harrison has been appointed Gloucestershire’s new Director of Education.

As part of the county council’s £150m investment in Gloucestershire’s roads; Seymour Road, Gloucester will be resurfaced from Tuesday 16 February.

A farmer from the Forest of Dean has pleaded guilty to ignoring rules aimed at limiting the spread of contagious diseases through livestock.

Gloucestershire County Council has unveiled new designs for an ambitious cycleway between Gloucester and Cheltenham on the B4063 and you are invited to give feedback.

Recent flooding in the county has highlighted the importance of Gloucestershire County Council’s ongoing work to help alleviate flooding in the county.

The county’s second COVID-19 community testing site will open in Cirencester on 17 February – the facility will use Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs) to provide rapid, regular testing for people with no symptoms.

Gloucestershire County Council has funded training for nearly 150 apprentices in local businesses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The project to transform Shire Hall in Gloucester into an energy-efficient and sustainable building has picked up a prestigious national award.

Gloucestershire County Council has today announced the location of a new primary school to be built in Bishop’s Cleeve.