News - July 2021
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Local foster carers urgently needed for babies and children under ten
The county council is appealing for new foster carers to come forward to provide a safe and loving home for babies and children under 10 as enquiries from new carers fall by two thirds.
- 30.07.2021
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Further £3.1m provided to Gloucestershire’s care providers to fight Covid-19
The county council will use the extension in government funding to continue their support for care providers working to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
- 28.07.2021
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International recognition for Gloucestershire Highways
Gloucestershire County Council together with their partners Ringway and Atkins are pleased to announce they have been recommended for accredited certification for ISO 44001: collaborative business relationship management systems.
- 27.07.2021
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Work begins on new £9.5 million special school in Brockworth
Work to build a new £9.5 million special school in Brockworth has got underway. The new school on Mill Lane in Brockworth is due to open in September 2022 and will have 75 spaces for children aged 11 to 16.
- 27.07.2021
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Cabinet approve funding for more support for victims of domestic abuse
At today’s meeting (21 July), Cabinet approved the investment of £1,105,661 of grant funding into services to support those affected by domestic abuse.
- 21.07.2021
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Urgent repairs to road surface damaged by heatwave
Emergency work has been carried out on the A38 in Tewkesbury to repair damage caused by the current heatwave.
- 19.07.2021
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Stay vigilant to stop Covid in its tracks
As we approach the next step in the Government’s roadmap (Monday 19 July), the county council is encouraging people to go forward with caution, as Covid cases continue to rise.
- 15.07.2021
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Gloucester’s Quayside House medical centre ready to open its doors
The new health centre, in Quay Street in Gloucester, has replaced the previous Quayside House, which was built in the 1960s and had a planned 30-year lifespan.
- 14.07.2021
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Efficient and greener scheme for food waste
A new food waste contractor will help to continue the county’s efforts to tackle climate change and save money.
- 14.07.2021
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£20m green transformation for Arle Court
Gloucestershire County Council is set to transform Arle Court Park and Ride into a transport hub with a £20m upgrade focussed on sustainable and active travel.
- 13.07.2021
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Be a ‘Wild World Hero’ with Gloucestershire Libraries
Gloucestershire Libraries are inviting children to celebrate books, nature and the environment in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
- 13.07.2021
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It’s the Real Deal - trading standards and Cirencester Market back scheme to protect consumers
A national campaign to stop shoppers being duped into buying rip-off fakes of designer goods and other illicit items is being backed by Gloucestershire County Council’s trading standards department, Cirencester Town Council and Cotswold Markets.
- 12.07.2021
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State-of-the-art 999 system in place at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
A new 999 system which uses the latest technology has been implemented at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), enabling crews to continue providing the best possible service to the county.
- 08.07.2021
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£2million Build Back Better Fund set to launch
A £2million Build Back Better Fund is set to be launched by the county council later this month, subject to Cabinet sign off on 21 July. The fund has been developed to help communities recover and rebuild from the impacts of Covid-19.
- 07.07.2021
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Fire station to become search and rescue charity’s new Cotswold base
A growing partnership between Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) and the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) has led to the search and rescue charity being given a new base.
- 06.07.2021
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£200,000 offered to fund digital community projects in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council is offering £200,000 to support digital community projects across the county.
- 05.07.2021
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Recycling metal really matters
In a countywide social media campaign, residents are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging to make every can count.
- 05.07.2021