News - July 2022

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.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has taken action to improve safety at premises that were deemed to be a fire risk.

Gloucestershire County Council held a ‘Journey to Net Zero’ forum this week with community leaders to discuss how to decarbonise transport in the county.

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.

Gloucestershire Libraries will be opening the doors to four more Innovation Labs across the county on Tuesday 2 August.

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.

Residents are encouraged to have their say on the long-term future of cycling in Gloucestershire by taking part in an online consultation.

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.

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). 

Families can now book a range of fun activities to help keep children and young people active, entertained and enjoying healthy meals during August.

Gloucestershire County Council is proposing to make improvements to parking in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester.

Gloucestershire Libraries are inviting children to meet the Gadgeteers this summer and get involved in a science and innovation-themed Summer Reading Challenge.

Gloucestershire County Council is moving forward with plans to install 1,000 on-street electric vehicle charging points over the next three years.

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.

The county council is hosting a School Leavers Open Day at the employment and skills hub on Wednesday 6 July.

A new campaign being launched today aims to encourage people in Gloucestershire to reduce the amount of single-use plastic they use.