News - March 2017

Newsroom March 2017
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Shop’s secret compartment conceals further illegal tobacco haul in Gloucester
Trading standards officers from Gloucestershire County Council discovered illegal tobacco worth £5000 hidden inside a remote controlled secret chamber.
- 31.03.2017
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Resurfacing to take place in Eastington
Work will shortly be taking place on the A419 during daytime closures.
- 30.03.2017
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Builders fined over £9,000 following trading standards investigation
Misleading advertising and failure to give cancellation rights landed a building firm in Cheltenham magistrates’ court earlier this month.
- 30.03.2017
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10 year ban for livestock farmer who caused unnecessary suffering
An investigation by Gloucestershire trading standards has led to a farmer from Newent being prosecuted for 11 animal welfare charges.
- 30.03.2017
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Five new deputies for Gloucestershire’s Lord-Lieutenant
The county’s Lord- Lieutenant, Dame Janet Trotter, has announced five new deputies.
- 29.03.2017
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Essential maintenance work at Dudbridge Lock bridge, Stroud
Work on Dudbridge Lock bridge is planned to keep the structure in good serviceable condition for future years.
- 28.03.2017
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Highways work in Moreton-in-Marsh
Work will be taking place this week to the A429 during night time closures.
- 28.03.2017
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Resurfacing investment for Nailsworth
To help keep Gloucestershire moving, the county council will lay a brand new road surface along a main route between Bath and Stroud.
- 23.03.2017
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Is your road getting a spring facelift?
The county council is investing £450k in microsurfacing work on local roads this spring.
- 23.03.2017
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Can you get the blue badge you need?
The council want to know how it can make blue badges more accessible to those who need them.
- 23.03.2017
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£750k cash injection into Dinglewell Junior School
Four brand new eco space classrooms are being built at Dinglewell Junior School, in Gloucester.
- 22.03.2017
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Online chlamydia testing available
Did you know chlamydia testing is available online for people to order and test themselves at home?
- 22.03.2017
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GCC recognised for keeping residents and carers safe
Gloucestershire County Council has been recognised for how it has used electronic call monitoring (ECM) to ensure the safety of service users and care staff over the last year.
- 22.03.2017
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Cash boost for Cotswold Canals
A thirty six mile long waterway linking England’s two great rivers, the Severn and the Thames, is in line for a £700,000 investment from the council.
- 22.03.2017
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Brand new road surface for Hucclecote Bypass
Coming soon to the Hucclecote bypass: less waiting, smoother driving and zero potholes.
- 22.03.2017
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New providers to continue care across county
New care agencies across the county have stepped in to pick up home care that was previously provided by Cleeve Link.
- 21.03.2017
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County Council elections on 4th May - use your vote
Gloucestershire County Council is urging all residents to use their vote this May when the county council elections take place.
- 20.03.2017
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New road surface for Wyman’s Lane, Cheltenham
Wyman’s Lane near Swindon Village is the latest of Cheltenham’s roads to benefit from the county council’s continued investment in Gloucestershire roads.
- 20.03.2017
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Gloucestershire Music students in final round of major UK music competition
On 8th and 9th April, over 100 young musicians from Gloucestershire will compete in the finals of the National Concert Band Festival: the UK’s largest competitive wind and jazz band festival.
- 16.03.2017
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Join the campaign to stop child sexual exploitation
People from across the county are being asked to show their support for a national campaign which aims to help put a stop to sexual exploitation of children.
- 16.03.2017
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Repairs to road surface on A429 Stratford Road bridge, Moreton In Marsh
The county council is taking action to repair the road surface of a bridge on Stratford Road, helping to keep traffic moving through Moreton In Marsh
- 15.03.2017
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The beauty and the books
Fairford Library will be undergoing a makeover and book update later this month, including fun new equipment for the children’s library.
- 15.03.2017
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New equipment is a breath of fresh air for fire crews
Gloucestershire firefighters will be able to breath easy with new state of the art equipment to help them stay safe when fighting fires.
- 14.03.2017
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Tribunal upholds council’s waste contract appeal
The Information Tribunal has upheld parts of the county council’s appeal to the decision that the entire Javelin Park contract be published.
- 14.03.2017
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Council marks Commonwealth Day
Gloucestershire County Council is flying the flag over Shire Hall today to celebrate the annual Commonwealth Day.
- 13.03.2017
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Farmer pleads guilty to TB breach
A Gloucestershire farmer appeared before Cheltenham Magistrates court on 6th March charged with breaching a notice aimed at preventing the spread of tuberculosis (TB).
- 13.03.2017
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Cleeve Link update (3)
Following the news last week that Cleeve Link, one of the council’s home care providers is closing, there have been some delayed visits and a handful of visits that have been missed, but we have been in contact with service users and families to make sure they still receive the care they need.
- 10.03.2017
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LGBT people urged to consider fostering and adoption
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are being urged to consider adoption and fostering during the sixth national LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week, which runs from 6th to 10th March.
- 08.03.2017
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Get support to stub out smoking
With No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8th March, the county’s health professionals are here to help.
- 08.03.2017
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New Healthwatch providers announced
After a recent tender process, the council has appointed a new provider for Gloucestershire’s independent local Healthwatch service from April.
- 07.03.2017
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Record haul of illegal tobacco seized in Forest raid
Gloucestershire County Council made one of the largest seizures of illegal tobacco in the county last week.
- 07.03.2017
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Library lights up with special sensory area
Cirencester Library will be lighting up the life of local children from April when a new sensory area, full of lighting, toys and other fun items, is created.
- 07.03.2017
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Cleeve Link update - 2
Following the news last week that Cleeve Link, one of the council’s home care providers is closing, we were informed a small number of visits were missed over the weekend. In each case we followed up to make sure the service user was safe and well.
- 06.03.2017
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Cleeve Link update - 1
The county council was informed yesterday (02 March) that Cleeve Link, one of the council’s home care providers, is closing.
- 03.03.2017
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Five tips for fire safety in the kitchen
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is encouraging parents and carers to make any kitchen activities a chance for kids to learn about cooking safely.
- 03.03.2017
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Gloucestershire County Council statement regarding Cleeve Link
Following yesterday's announcement regarding the home care provider going into Liquidation, Cllr Dorcas Binns has offered reassurance to residents.
- 03.03.2017
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Beware Blue Badge application ‘scam’
Gloucestershire County Council is warning of scam websites that are charging people to apply for a Blue Badge, when the process is available for free.
- 01.03.2017