News - May 2023

A popular Grade II listed bridge spanning the River Wye is being reopened today, Friday 26 May, following its refurbishment.

Building work has started on the new Arle Court Transport Hub, following the award of the construction contract to Kier Construction Limited.

Gloucester’s The Venture Community Hub has been named one of two Southwest Regional Champions at the National HAF Awards, held by the Department for Education.

Up to 80% of disruptive roadworks in Gloucestershire are caused by utility companies and other contractors each year.

A campaign has been launched by Gloucestershire County Council to promote local biodiversity and encourage residents to make their gardens more wildlife-friendly.

Gloucestershire County Council wants to plant more urban trees in the county and wants your help to do this.

Plans by Gloucestershire County Council to deliver a 26-mile ‘cycle spine’ from Stroud to Bishops Cleeve have been given a further boost with an Active Travel Fund award from the Department of Transport (DfT) for £8.265 million.

Gloucester’s Llanthony Road will be closed for nine nights later this month to allow essential work to take place.

After 10 years on the county council’s cabinet, Cllr Kathy Williams, Longlevens, is stepping down today to become Mayor of Gloucester. 

Gloucestershire County Council will be making changes to parking in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester to make it easier for residents to park outside their homes.

The tree planting season has come to an end and the county council is proud to announce that 130,006 trees have been planted this season.

Gloucestershire’s Community Speedwatch (CSW) is beginning to positively influence people’s behaviour with promising data and examples showcasing early successes of making roads safer.

The council will sponsor a garden at the RHS Malvern show that will become a therapeutic escape for hospital patients.

Public drop-in events are being held next week for people to find out more about a planned new cycle route between the Prince of Wales Stadium and the Racecourse Roundabout in Cheltenham.

Gloucestershire County Council has launched a new £159,000 youth fund to help support young people and community youth projects within Gloucestershire.

The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided that the number of councillors in Gloucestershire should be 55. This is a change from the current council which has 53.

The Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area. A 10 week consultation on the proposals will run until 5 June 2023.

Gloucestershire Recycles are supporting International Compost Awareness Week with their latest campaign – Get Gloucestershire Composting.