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News - July 2016

Newsroom July 2016
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Council takes public complaints seriously
The annual Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) report has been published, and reveals Gloucestershire County Council recorded 66 complaints and enquiries in the last year.
- 28.07.2016
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Green light for Elmbridge roundabout upgrade to start this summer
A key congestion hotspot is to be upgraded by Gloucestershire County Council thanks to £9m in government funding, approved today.
- 28.07.2016
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Safety steps taken during the closure of Lydbrook Bridge
Gloucestershire County Council is to install metal fences to protect walkers as investigation work takes place.
- 27.07.2016
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£3.2million funding win for Gloucestershire's most vulnerable
Gloucestershire County Council and over 70 voluntary community social enterprise (VCSE), public and private sector partners from across the county have joined together and won £3.2million funding from the European Social Fund and Big Lottery Fund to help the county's most vulnerable adults into work, training or education.
- 26.07.2016
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Showcasing our county's talented young people
Nominate a young person, business or mentor for the 2016 Grow Gloucestershire Showcase Awards and you could change the life of a young person like Shannon or Liam...
- 26.07.2016
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Ready to start your Adoption Journey?
Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging more people across the county to consider adoption and come to an open day at the end of the month to find out more.
- 25.07.2016
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Celebrating 30 years of care
Great Western Court (GWC) has celebrated its 30th year of offering care in a residential setting with a special vintage tea party for residents and staff.
- 22.07.2016
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Roads to receive a £3.1m boost for repairs countywide
Gloucestershire County Council has announced extra funding for road repairs to make sure county roads are better prepared for winter.
- 21.07.2016
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£3.5m boost for county cyclists on the cards
Highways England is looking at a £3.5m package of improvements to create a cycle-superhighway between Gloucester and Cheltenham.
- 20.07.2016
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Young people get 'wrecked' and learn the dangers of drink drug driving
Over 6,000 young people during this academic year are learning about the potential risks of drink and drug driving through a free workshop.
- 19.07.2016
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A Pokemon Public Health message from Nurse Joy
When the weather is hotter than Magmar and you need to keep Tentacool, how do you stay safe in the sun when out hunting Pokemon in Gloucestershire?
- 19.07.2016
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Big friendly picnic for Coleford Library
Coleford Library is inviting all young people to a special picnic as part of celebrations for this years Summer Reading Challenge.
- 19.07.2016
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Smoke alarm saves life of Cirencester man
Firefighters rescued a man from a house fire in Cirencester last night, following a passer by hearing the smoke alarm and calling 999.
- 18.07.2016
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Summer surface dressing to begin next month
Roads in twenty-three areas around Gloucestershire will be improved in August to prolong their life.
- 18.07.2016
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Work starts on Gloucestershire's energy from waste facility
The county takes a step closer to the end of landfill for household waste that can't be reduced, reused or recycled.
- 15.07.2016
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Tributes paid to former council leader
Tributes have been paid to former leader of Gloucestershire County Council, Barry Dare, who sadly passed away earlier this morning.
- 15.07.2016
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Jail for illegal tobacco traders in Cheltenham and Gloucester
Three men were sentenced to prison yesterday and a fourth was given a community order for the sale and possession of illegal tobacco.
- 14.07.2016
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Cabinet discusses county minerals policy
Gloucestershire County Council is taking a step closer towards adopting its new Minerals Local Plan for 2018-2032.
- 13.07.2016
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Have your say on sexual health services
The review of the service will be discussed by cabinet this month, and if they agree a consultation will begin soon after.
- 13.07.2016
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Lengthsman Scheme clears the way in Gloucestershire
Dedicated highways gangs are carrying out quick spot jobs right across the county this summer.
- 13.07.2016
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Free courses for motorbike users
The Road Safety Partnership (RSP) is supporting all motorcycle users this year by providing another round of the successful workshops for all riders.
- 12.07.2016
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£4.1million investment for county schools
Three county schools are due for expansion if cabinet agree to allocate the money in the budget next week.
- 12.07.2016
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Safeguarding board publishes review findings
Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children's Board (GSCB) has today published the findings of a serious case review (SCR) into the death of Kayleigh-Anne Palmer and her daughter Lily-Rose, who she was pregnant with, in 2014.
- 12.07.2016
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Gloucestershire's marvellous libraries and the big friendly read
Gloucestershire libraries are inviting young people to take part in this year's scrumdiddlyumptious summer reading challenge and win a gold ticket to visit the Museum of Gloucester's amazing robot exhibition.
- 11.07.2016
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Highways apprentices celebrated at awards
Last night (7th July) Gloucestershire's highways apprentices swapped high-viz for black tie at the Gloucestershire Apprentice Awards.
- 08.07.2016
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Northern Quarter regeneration underway in Cinderford
Work is underway to prepare for a new road in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, with archaeological pits recently completed and tunnels dug to lay power cables.
- 07.07.2016
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Advance warning of work to replace weak bridge on the A38
Gloucestershire County Council is again warning motorists in advance of work at Berkeley Bridge between August and November, with a full road closure from 6th to 15th September.
- 06.07.2016
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Tell us your views for local transport future
Gloucestershire County Council is inviting residents who use public transport across the Forest of Dean to get involved in the future of some bus services.
- 06.07.2016
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Table tennis courts built in Stonehouse with Active Together money
New table tennis facilities have opened at Laburnum Park thanks to grant funding from Gloucestershire County Council.
- 05.07.2016
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Let the council know if you are looking after someone else's child
Gloucestershire County Council is reminding everyone who supports or works with children that they have a legal responsibility to inform the council if they find out a young person is being privately fostered or no longer living in the family home.
- 04.07.2016
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Residents asked to reduce false alarms
In the past 12 months Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has attended more than 400 false alarms at homes with automatic fire alarms, and now ask residents to inform 999 as soon as the alarm is falsely activated.
- 04.07.2016
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Bourton-on-the-water library to open on Saturdays
As of Saturday 16th July, the library in Bourton-on-the-water will be open and staffed every Saturday 10am - 1pm.
- 01.07.2016
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Celebration for 200 year old bridge
Local people will celebrate the bi-centenary of Chepstow Bridge this month with a special procession.
- 01.07.2016
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County council champions junction 10 improvements
New funding could bring improvements to junction 10 that allows traffic to join and exit the M5 in both directions.
- 01.07.2016