News - January 2023

Gloucestershire County Council wants to hear your views on their proposed changes to the healthy lifestyle service.

An energy-saving campaign has been launched by Gloucestershire County Council today, aimed at helping residents to save money and carbon this winter.

Gloucestershire County Council is creating a green corridor for wildlife on a disused railway site by planting more than 3,000 trees.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is pleased to announce the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO), Nathaniel Hooton.

New road safety measures are set to be installed in a community in Tewkesbury following funding by Gloucestershire’s road safety fund.

As the cost-of-living crisis prompts more people to consider buying second-hand large domestic appliances, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is urging householders to register all appliances, whether brand new or pre-loved.

Gloucestershire County Council has been reviewing its highways success recently, highlighting facts and stats* that make compelling reading. Despite the very cold weather in December work has stayed on track and the further £100m investment is starting to really pay off.

Gloucestershire County Council’s third annual report on its climate change strategy has seen positive action to reduce carbon emissions across the county.

Gloucestershire County Council has been awarded £509,000 to help encourage more people to walk and cycle.

Gloucestershire County Council’s Director of Public Health, Siobhan Farmer, has published her first annual report which highlights how important connecting with others is for good health and wellbeing as well as ways to prevent loneliness.

Gloucestershire County Council wants to know how it can improve walking and cycling facilities in Bishop’s Cleeve.

In its report published today (Friday 20 January 2023), His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has welcomed the progress made by GFRS since its last inspection.

Gloucestershire County Council’s Cabinet is being asked to support a major milestone which will enable further progression of the vital M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme.

On Wednesday 25 January, Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet will be asked to approve the allocation of around £4 million of support for children and families over the next three years.

As work continues on the flagship walking and cycling route between Gloucester and Cheltenham, further measures are being taken to relieve traffic congestion.

New bus fares at a reduced rate are being introduced later this month on the Park and Ride service from Arle Court to Cheltenham.

Gloucestershire County Council wants your views on how transport can be decarbonised.

As part of the county council’s ambition to plant one million trees by 2030, school groups have been learning about tree planting.

Ann James has been appointed to the role of Executive Director of Children’s Services at Gloucestershire County Council and will take over the role in 2023.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is urging people to make fire safety a New Year priority by making sure they have enough smoke alarms in their home.

Gloucester’s Llanthony Road will be closed for three days this month to allow for improvement works to be completed.