News - July 2022

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Fire chiefs reaffirm commitment to make required improvements as HMICFRS report published
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today (Wednesday 27 July 2022) published its full report on Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), following an inspection in October and November 2021. Chief Fire Officer, Mark Preece and Cabinet Member, Cllr Dave Norman have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to address concerns raised by inspectors and build on the strengths of the service.
- 27.07.2022
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Action taken by Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service after fire safety inspection
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has taken action to improve safety at premises that were deemed to be a fire risk.
- 22.07.2022
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‘Journey to Net Zero’ event hosted by county council
Gloucestershire County Council held a ‘Journey to Net Zero’ forum this week with community leaders to discuss how to decarbonise transport in the county.
- 21.07.2022
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Scrutiny Committee allows Cabinet decision to close four care homes to proceed
Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee today (20 July) rejected the ‘call in’ of the decision taken by Cabinet on 22 June to close four council owned care homes and develop new facilities, to meet future care needs of Gloucestershire residents.
- 20.07.2022
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Four new Innovation Labs to be opened by Gloucestershire Libraries
Gloucestershire Libraries will be opening the doors to four more Innovation Labs across the county on Tuesday 2 August.
- 18.07.2022
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10-year ambition to halve number of serious accidents on county’s roads
A new road safety policy has been drafted by Gloucestershire County Council, which aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads by 50 per cent by 2032.
- 18.07.2022
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Help shape the long-term future of cycling in Gloucestershire
Residents are encouraged to have their say on the long-term future of cycling in Gloucestershire by taking part in an online consultation.
- 18.07.2022
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Fire crews tackles overnight blaze at five storey block of flats
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) crews have been in attendance overnight (14 July) at a block of flats at Walkers Mill, Dunkirk Mills, Inchbrook, Stroud.
- 15.07.2022
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A response to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service being moved into Enhanced Monitoring
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has an improvement plan in place to tackle issues identified by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
- 13.07.2022
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Summer holiday activity booking is now open
Families can now book a range of fun activities to help keep children and young people active, entertained and enjoying healthy meals during August.
- 11.07.2022
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Have your say on parking review in Gloucester
Gloucestershire County Council is proposing to make improvements to parking in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester.
- 07.07.2022
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Meet the Gadgeteers with Gloucestershire Libraries
Gloucestershire Libraries are inviting children to meet the Gadgeteers this summer and get involved in a science and innovation-themed Summer Reading Challenge.
- 06.07.2022
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Electric vehicle revolution is speeding up
Gloucestershire County Council is moving forward with plans to install 1,000 on-street electric vehicle charging points over the next three years.
- 06.07.2022
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Have your say on new library strategy
Residents in Gloucestershire are being invited to give their views on a new library strategy that sets out the aims and ambitions of the service from 2023 to 2028.
- 04.07.2022
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School Leavers Open Day
The county council is hosting a School Leavers Open Day at the employment and skills hub on Wednesday 6 July.
- 04.07.2022
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Residents encouraged to go plastic-free in July
A new campaign being launched today aims to encourage people in Gloucestershire to reduce the amount of single-use plastic they use.
- 01.07.2022