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- News - November 2021
News - November 2021
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County council’s two for one tree replanting set to smash target
To prevent the spread of ash dieback, the county council is removing infected trees and is committed to replanting two trees for every diseased tree lost. However, with the generous support from partners, the target is set to be smashed with a 185% increase in replanting this year.
- 26.11.2021
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Gloucestershire leaders join forces to fight climate change
A new climate Leadership Gloucestershire group was launched on Friday (12 November) to jointly take forward Gloucestershire’s response to the climate emergency.
- 25.11.2021
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Strategy to tackle domestic abuse in Gloucestershire published
To mark the beginning of the ‘16 days of action against violence’, the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board is launching Gloucestershire’s Domestic Abuse Strategy.
- 25.11.2021
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Public health report puts spotlight on key role played by local organisations
This year’s report from Gloucestershire’s Director of Public Health highlights the essential role large organisations can play locally to improve health and wellbeing.
- 24.11.2021
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Ground broken on new £7.5 million school building project in Cheltenham
Ground has been broken on a project to build a brand new £7.5 million carbon neutral school building at Warden Hill Primary.
- 22.11.2021
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New intellectual property information service launched by Gloucestershire Libraries
A new service aimed at helping to safeguard the rights of businesses, inventors and entrepreneurs has been launched by Gloucestershire Libraries.
- 22.11.2021
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Council honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
On Saturday 20 November Gloucestershire County Council are honouring Transgender Day of Remembrance by flying the Transgender Pride Flag.
- 19.11.2021
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Council offers training to improve support to Armed Forces community
Gloucestershire County Council is offering training to all staff and councillors to help improve their knowledge and understanding of the Armed Forces community.
- 19.11.2021
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Council shortlisted for national employability award
The county council’s Forwards Employability team is a finalist at this year’s Employment Related Service Association (ERSA) awards.
- 19.11.2021
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Have your say on Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Residents and businesses in the county are being urged to take part in a survey that will help shape the future of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS).
- 18.11.2021
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Winter holiday fun for families following successful summer
Following the success of the summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, families can now sign up for the county council’s winter offer.
- 17.11.2021
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Families asked to share views to help shape support and services available
The county council is collecting views from children and families about the services and support on offer to them now and what they may need in the future.
- 17.11.2021
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Name chosen for new £11m Bishop’s Cleeve school as final designs set to be revealed
A name has been chosen for the new £11 million primary school in Bishop’s Cleeve as final designs are set to be revealed.
- 16.11.2021
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More funding available to help communities recover from pandemic
The second round of funding from Gloucestershire County Council’s Build Back Better – Market Towns fund, to help our communities put on events as part of the county’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, has been made available.
- 15.11.2021
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Further £4.8 million for care sector to prevent Covid spread this winter
The county council will use additional government funding to ensure Gloucestershire care providers have the support they need to keep vulnerable people safe this winter.
- 15.11.2021
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Council appoints new Director of Safeguarding and Care
Following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process, Ann James has been appointed Gloucestershire’s new Director of Safeguarding and Care for Children’s Services.
- 12.11.2021
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Stroud parking review announced
Gloucestershire County Council is now ready to share plans for reviewing parking in Stroud, and you have until 17 December 2021 to have your say.
- 08.11.2021
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Council’s social workers shortlisted for national awards
Three county council social workers have been shortlisted in the annual Social Worker of the Year Awards for their extraordinary support for adults with care and support needs.
- 08.11.2021
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We’re dreaming of a greener Christmas
A campaign is being launched today to encourage residents to waste less over the festive season to help make it a #greenerchristmas.
- 08.11.2021
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Day Centre to support young people set to be opened at Trevone House
Gloucestershire County Council is set to open a Day Centre at Trevone House to support care assisted young people.
- 01.11.2021
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£1.6 million expansion set for Forest of Dean school
Gloucestershire County Council is set to approve £1.6 million funding to expand a school in the Forest of Dean.
- 01.11.2021