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News - September 2017

Newsroom - September 2017
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24hr road closure on Bruton Way
Highway works for the new Gloucester bus station are well underway. Crews are now finishing their second phase of road works and utility companies are on track.
- 29.09.2017
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‘Try 1 Thing’ for get online week
Whether you’re new to the internet or just want to make the most out of being online. Your local library can help you feel confident using computers and the internet.
- 29.09.2017
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Paving the way for Cheltenham High Street
In partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council, the county council is supporting plans to refresh the High Street.
- 29.09.2017
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Working together to prevent domestic abuse
Victims of domestic abuse in Gloucestershire will continue to be able to access support following a commitment from the county council.
- 27.09.2017
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Incredible Roman bronze unearthed in Gloucestershire
Lucky metal detectorist’s breathtaking find is first in British history
- 27.09.2017
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Do you play an instrument? Gloucestershire Music needs YOU!
Gloucestershire Music, the county council’s award winning music service, is recruiting musicians of all ages and experience levels.
- 27.09.2017
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Three fold solution to maintain Gloucestershire highways
As part of a £150 million investment and detailed review of how the county council maintains its highways, a new approach has been agreed that will better meet future needs of the county’s roads.
- 27.09.2017
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Night time resurfacing over Coombe Hill
The county council will carry out resurfacing between 7pm-7am, to maintain a key route into Cheltenham.
- 25.09.2017
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Firefighters discuss burning issue with local businesses
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service visited 67 businesses last week to talk to employers about fire safety and prevention.
- 22.09.2017
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Elmbridge Court roundabout is OPEN!
The story by photos and videos: This morning (22nd September 2017) the Elmbridge Court roundabout opened its hamburger lane and switched on its traffic lights. On time and on budget.
- 22.09.2017
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Elmbridge Court roundabout hamburger lane – how to guide
The Elmbridge Court roundabout is opening at 7am on 22nd September 2017 and we thought you’d like to know how it works.
- 21.09.2017
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Tobacco stashed in car is not top gear
This story is an archived story from September 2017
Counterfeit tobacco worth an estimated £6,800 has been seized by Gloucestershire County Council’s trading standards team.
- 21.09.2017
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AskGlosCC - Q&A on school admissions
On Friday 15 September Lisa from the School Admissions team answered questions about transferring to secondary school on Twitter.
- 20.09.2017
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“Satisfaction levels are up, but there’s more to do”
That’s the message from the county council’s cabinet member for highways following the publication of the annual highways satisfaction survey.
- 20.09.2017
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Gloucestershire launches growth hubs
The first of 31 Growth Hubs are being launched later this month in partnership with GFirst LEP.
- 20.09.2017
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Leicestershire adds its voice in support of A46 improvements
The A46 Partnership welcomes Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership to its ranks.
- 19.09.2017
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Local boy joins Gloucestershire firefighters to raise money for Grenfell
Five year old Callum Phelps completed a run to add £300 to Gloucestershire firefighters’ charity fundraising.
- 18.09.2017
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Elmbridge – let the count down begin
On time and on budget: 13 months after the project started, the Elmbridge Court roundabout will be fully open on Friday 22nd September 2017
- 15.09.2017
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Video: Trading standards reveal underfoot illegal stash
This story is an archived story from September 2017
Gloucestershire County Council’s trading standards have continued their crackdown on illegal tobacco with a successful raid in Eastgate Street.
- 12.09.2017
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Positive changes to service help keep children safe
A new management structure, partnership working, and an improvement plan. Just a few things Gloucestershire County Council is introducing to bring transparency to its children’s services and to tackle Ofsted’s ‘inadequate’ rating.
- 12.09.2017
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Work continues to make great progress at Elmbridge
The Elmbridge Court roundabout scheme is nearly finished. For the next week crews will be working through the night resurfacing the roundabout. Drivers are asked to allow extra time for their journeys due to a variety of different lane closures.
- 08.09.2017
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Councils work together to bring important bridge back into use
Gloucestershire County Council is working with Herefordshire Council to ensure the long term future of Lydbrook Bridge.
- 08.09.2017
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Northgate Street in Gloucester is benefitting from a little TLC
Resurfacing makeover happening this month.
- 07.09.2017
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Save money on energy bills
As energy prices continue to rise, do you know anyone who could benefit from smaller fuel bills this winter?
- 06.09.2017
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Pool makes a splash with council cash
Kids have enjoyed a summer of swimming for £1 at Cirencester Open Air Pool thanks to grant funding from Gloucestershire County Council.
- 04.09.2017
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Clearing the way for dual carriageways
On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, our contractors will be cutting back verges along dual carriageways across the county throughout September.
- 01.09.2017
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Business Safety Week with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is offering businesses safety messages as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) UK Business Safety Week 2017.
- 01.09.2017
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Elmbridge, we’re nearly there
The Elmbridge Court scheme is entering its final phase.
- 01.09.2017
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Busy Shurdington Road prepares for night time improvements
The much used road A-road is undergoing one of the largest maintenance programmes that Amey Highways has ever delivered for the council.
- 01.09.2017
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Help shape school nursing and health visiting services
Now is your chance to have your say. Families in Gloucestershire are being asked for their input on ideas to develop school nursing and health visiting services in the county.
- 01.09.2017