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News - June 2017

Newsroom June 2017
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Mark Hawthorne comments on council meeting
On Wednesday 28 June an extraordinary meeting was held to discuss the outcome of the recent Ofsted inspection of services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers.
The meeting was filmed by BBC Points West who reported that some councillors had been asleep at points during the meeting.
Mark Hawthorne, leader of the Gloucestershire County Council, gives his response.
- 30.06.2017
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Have your say: Driving forward to keep Gloucestershire moving
The drive to keep Gloucestershire moving is continuing and residents and businesses are being invited to see plans to upgrade a key section of the A430 Gloucester South West Bypass.
- 29.06.2017
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80 years of 999 calls
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service will be joining colleagues from the police and ambulance service to mark the 80th Anniversary of the emergency number.
- 29.06.2017
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How healthy is Gloucestershire?
Over 4,000 people have been supported in giving up smoking from 2014-2016. Early deaths have dropped by 16 per cent in the last decade, and as a whole, Gloucestershire County Council has managed to help local people lose the equivalent of three fire engines in weight. To be exact, that’s 8,726 stones.
- 29.06.2017
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Council agrees independent children’s services review to ensure similar failings don’t happen again
At an extraordinary meeting of the county council today, elected members agreed a motion proposed by Cllr Paul Hodgkinson (Lib Dem) and seconded by Cllr Joe Harris (Lib Dem).
- 28.06.2017
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Don’t fall for fakes - get the Real Deal
Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is launching their ‘Real Deal’ agreement for local councils in the county.
- 28.06.2017
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Council unites to protect Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service
Elected members have agreed to work together to oppose a transfer of the fire authority away from the county council.
- 28.06.2017
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Work begins to protect vulnerable homes from future flooding
A flood alleviation scheme to protect 500 residents from future flooding starts this week.
- 27.06.2017
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Berkeley Bridge work nears completion
The major project is drawing to a close following contractors finishing work over the weekend.
- 26.06.2017
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GFRS urge residents to check appliances following warning
After tragic events at Grenfell Tower in West London, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is urging local people to take a few minutes to check their fridge freezers to improve their home safety.
- 23.06.2017
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Summer loving for A40 drains and gullies
Maintenance work around Cheltenham’s Arle Court and Benhall roundabouts will begin next week.
- 23.06.2017
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Woof justice for illegal tobacco sellers
Thanks to the long arm of the paw, Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards team have discovered a large haul of illegal tobacco in a Gloucester shop.
- 22.06.2017
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Your final chance to get involved
Gloucestershire County Council is holding one final event for residents to find out more about work on the Horsely landslip.
- 21.06.2017
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Minsterworth C of E consultation opens
Following a review by the Governing body, the county council has started a consultation into the future of the school.
- 19.06.2017
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Be water aware, whatever the weather
Come rain or shine residents will be spending time on the county’s waterways this week, but would you know how to stay safe when near water?
- 16.06.2017
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…enjoy the heat, but stay safe
Gloucestershire is due to experience hot weather over the next few days and the county council wants to remind people to keep safe whilst enjoying the sunshine and heat.
- 16.06.2017
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You won’t have seen this dodgy DIY hiding place before
Gloucestershire County Council has successfully scoped over £1,300 worth of illegal tobacco and cigarettes as part of a trading standards sting in Cheltenham.
- 16.06.2017
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Want to know more about A419 Stonehouse improvements?
Gloucestershire County Council is hosting two events for residents, commuters and businesses to find out about planned improvement works to the A419 corridor near Stonehouse.
- 16.06.2017
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First communities for next phase of faster broadband rollout in Gloucestershire announced
Elmstone Hardwicke, Stoke Orchard, Deerhurst, Portway and Brookthorpe have today been announced as the first communities in Gloucestershire that will benefit from the next phase of faster broadband rollout being delivered by Gigaclear through the Fastershire project.
- 13.06.2017
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Top tip: read this before planning a trip to Hempsted Household Recycling Centre
Hempsted Household Recycling Centre will close for 5 days this month for the final stage of traffic improvement work.
- 12.06.2017
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Investment means new road surface for A429 Fossecross junction
As part of the county council’s commitment to upgrading highways and repairing potholes, resurfacing will be carried out at a well-travelled section of the A429 Fosseway from 19th – 30th June.
- 07.06.2017
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With 44 years of experience, is anyone else more qualified?
Two of the county’s most experienced councillors have risen to the challenge of becoming chair and vice-chair of Gloucestershire County Council and keeping the 118 year tradition alive.
- 07.06.2017
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Essential improvement work at Stanley Mills bridge
The county council is making essential structural improvements and adding safety features to the 200 year old Stanley Mills Bridge, Ryeford Road South nr King’s Stanley.
- 06.06.2017
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Local musicians: here’s how you can be part of the BBC’s Ten Pieces celebration
This Saturday 10th June, musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to join the BBC’s Ten Pieces celebration at locations across the county.
- 06.06.2017
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Let’s talk fostering at Gloucestershire Pride
Gloucestershire County Council will be taking part in Gloucestershire Pride this year, looking to recruit more LGBT foster carers.
- 06.06.2017
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SkillZONE hosts a tea party with a difference
Some parties have gifts, balloons and maybe even a game of musical chairs, but how about safety advice from the county’s fire service?
- 02.06.2017
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Meet the team going to great lengths to fix, prune and tidy up the county’s roads
Gloucestershire’s new lengthsmen scheme is tackling the small but important jobs in your area.
- 01.06.2017