News - May 2016

Newsroom May 2016
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A secure future for children's centres
Cabinet to consider a new approach for the county's children's centres and £3.2m reinvestment in social workers.
- 31.05.2016
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Extra money to help improve sustainable travel
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) will be improving sustainable travel thanks to a successful government bid to improve access to health, jobs and education.
- 26.05.2016
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More firefighters responding to cardiac arrest
Due to the success of the 'co-responder' scheme in rural parts of the county, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) will respond to cardiac arrest incidents in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud.
- 23.05.2016
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New fire safety packs for Dementia Awareness Week
As part of dementia awareness week, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service are launching a new fire safety pack for people with dementia.
- 19.05.2016
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Highway signage is for safety, not campaigns
Gloucestershire County Council is reminding everyone that campaign posters on highway land are not allowed, and they could end up paying removal costs.
- 19.05.2016
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Racecourse roundabout set for new road surface
Gloucestershire County Council will be resurfacing the roundabout outside Cheltenham racecourse this weekend with a diversion in place for traffic.
- 19.05.2016
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Council welcomes end to Cotswold unitary bid
Confirmation that Cotswold District Council will not be joining with Oxfordshire has been welcomed by Gloucestershire County Council.
- 19.05.2016
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LED streetlights arrive in Cheltenham
With work underway in Cheltenham to renew street lighting, residents are being invited to local events where they can find out more.
- 18.05.2016
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Kill your speed on rural roads
As part of the Road Safety Partnership's 'Route Aware Campaign' along the A429, drivers are being reminded of the dangers of driving at inappropriate and excessive speeds on rural roads.
- 18.05.2016
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County's planning committee appoints new chairman
Following Cllr Nigel Moor's appointment as cabinet member for fire, planning and infrastructure at Gloucestershire County Council, the planning committee has elected a new chairman.
- 16.05.2016
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Milestone decision in campaign to fix the A417 missing link
Plans to sort out the A417 'missing link' are moving ahead following a £1million investment from Gloucestershire County Council.
- 13.05.2016
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Warning to residents over bogus phone calls
Residents throughout Gloucestershire have reported receiving suspicious telephone calls from callers who have claimed to be working for Gloucestershire County Council.
- 13.05.2016
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One You' - Let's pledge together and feel alright
To mark the start of National Healthy Workplace Week (23rd May) Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging workers around the county to make a pledge to change their lifestyles.
- 12.05.2016
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County councillors unanimously agree to look into registration services
A detailed report outlining planned improvements to Gloucestershire's registration services will be presented to the council this summer.
- 11.05.2016
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New chair and vice chair of council appointed
Councillors Colin Hay and Shaun Parsons have been appointed as chair and vice chair respectively of Gloucestershire County Council.
- 11.05.2016
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Take care on wet roads during rush hour today
With the Met Office predicting showery rain spells to continue on and off for the rest of the day, Gloucestershire County Council is prepared and reminds drivers to take it steady by drive according to the conditions.
- 11.05.2016
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Last chance to switch and save money on your bills
Households have until 16th May to register with this round of the Big Community Switch scheme, supported by Gloucestershire County Council.
- 10.05.2016
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Be cow cautious, stick to 30
Cows are set to make their annual return around the Minchinhampton, Selsley and Rodborough commons this month and drivers are being warned to take care.
- 10.05.2016
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Summer grass cutting begins
Grassy road side verges are being cut back this summer to improve visibility for drivers at junctions and on bends.
- 09.05.2016
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Fire at Lechlade Memorial Hall
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is offering support to the Lechlade community following a serious fire at the memorial hall.
- 09.05.2016
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Foster care fortnight events for all
Families, couples and individuals across Gloucestershire are being asked to consider if they could make the move to become foster carers as part of Foster Care Fortnight by coming along to local events.
- 09.05.2016
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Cheltenham residents and businesses invited to have their say on changes to parking
Acting on feedback from a public consultation last year, Gloucestershire County Council is publishing proposed changes to parking in three zones, near Cheltenham train station, Lansdown and West End for final consultatio
- 06.05.2016
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Repaving brings smarter look to Stroud High Street
Gloucestershire County Council has begun the final phase of its work to refurbish Stroud High Street with improvements due for completion at the end of June.
- 04.05.2016
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Three county music groups win national acclaim
Gloucestershire Music will be taking three youth music groups to the prestigious Music for Youth's national festival in July this year.
- 03.05.2016