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News - January 2017

Newsroom January 2017
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Driving forward – commuters and residents asked to give their feedback
Local people and organisations around Tewkesbury are being invited to events happening in Tewkesbury to give their feedback and experience on the A46, M5 junction 9 and other nearby roads and the local traffic issues.
- 30.01.2017
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Hare Lane in Gloucester City Centre to be resurfaced
An access route into a car park near the cathedral and town centre shops will be given a well earned facelift.
- 27.01.2017
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No street too Deep – or too High: county council resurfacing in Prestbury along popular Cheltenham route
Motorists will soon get a smoother ride in Prestbury and into Cheltenham, thanks to a programme of road repairs and resurfacing work at High Street and Deep Street.
- 25.01.2017
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Get Over congestion woes: A40 roundabout upgrade planned
Improvements to the Over roundabout in Gloucester are being planned by the county council in a drive to reduce journey times, improve health and increase employment.
- 24.01.2017
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Extra £5.56m for our most vulnerable
Local residents and businesses have told us that supporting the most vulnerable is most people's top priority and we've listened.
- 24.01.2017
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Protecting vulnerable homes from future flooding
Gloucestershire County Council's cabinet is being asked to approve a flood alleviation scheme in Oakley that will protect 213 homes from future flooding.
- 24.01.2017
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Better Support for our most vulnerable young people
Proposals for a new service to help some of the county's most vulnerable children are being presented to Gloucestershire County Council's cabinet next week.
- 24.01.2017
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Councils join forces to support young care leavers
The region's councils will join up to support for care leavers to live independent lives under new proposals.
- 24.01.2017
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Gear up for improvements to A430 Llanthony Road
In a continued drive to keep Gloucestershire moving, the county council is planning to upgrade a key section of the A430 Gloucester South West Bypass.
- 24.01.2017
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Cash injection into homeless support for the county
More support and investment for people who are struggling to find a way out of homelessness and rough sleeping in Gloucestershire.
- 24.01.2017
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£5.14m for Gloucestershire County Council to invest in faster broadband
Gloucestershire County Council is looking to connect even more businesses and homes to faster broadband under phase two of the Fastershire project.
- 24.01.2017
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Roadside sellers, to buy or not to lay buy?
Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucester City Council are warning potential buyers to be careful when buying a car that has been advertised on the roadside.
- 24.01.2017
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GFRS urge residents to register appliances and stay safe
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is urging local people to take part in 'Register My Appliance Day' (19th January), to help customers improve their home safety by taking a few minutes to register their white goods.
- 20.01.2017
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Giving Sonic a helping hand
Gloucestershire County Council is lending its support to injured hedgehogs this winter by providing newspapers to the Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre to create beds for them.
- 13.01.2017
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County prepared for snow
The county council is on standby with snow expected later today.
- 12.01.2017
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Oxygen masks for dogs donated to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue service
Gloucestershire's four legged residents and their owners can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to a charitable donation of oxygen masks for dogs.
- 09.01.2017
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Young musicians promoting the music scene
Young musicians in Gloucestershire are invited to a new event this week to help them develop and produce music, as well as raise their profile.
- 09.01.2017
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County's pupils feel glad about who they are & in control of their lives
Over 29,000 local young people have shared their feelings in a fantastic turnout for the online pupil survey.
- 09.01.2017
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Give a child a fresh start in 2017 - consider fostering
Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging anyone thinking of a career change this new year to consider fostering.
- 09.01.2017
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What school is your little one going to?
Gloucestershire County Council is reminding parents and carers of young people in Gloucestershire to apply for a primary school place for this September.
- 09.01.2017
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New year, new start for Berkeley Bridge: phase two of replacement underway
Gloucestershire County Council is about to begin the second phase of work to replace the weakened A38 northbound bridge at Berkeley.
- 06.01.2017
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White goods warning from county's fire service
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has joined other services around the country to urge residents to stop using white goods that have been recalled.
- 05.01.2017