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News - September 2019

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Council support leads to reduction in youth crime
At its meeting on Wednesday 9 October, the county council’s cabinet will be asked to approve Gloucestershire’s Youth Justice Plan for 2019/20, which shows the number of children entering the criminal justice system has reduced.
- 30.09.2019
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New special school to help children reach their full potential
Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet is being asked to approve the build of a new special school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
- 30.09.2019
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Council continues journey to improve its Children’s Services
Following the recent visit (September 2019) Ofsted says a number of the recommendations from their last visit have been progressed, however some areas still need further work.
- 30.09.2019
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Bus link between Cotswold communities secured
Gloucestershire County Council has secured the future of a key bus route in the Cotswolds.
- 27.09.2019
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Illegal tobacco repeat offender serves prison sentence
Three men have today (Friday 27 September) been sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court for their involvement in the sale of illegal tobacco at Divan Mini Market on Barton Street, Gloucester.
- 27.09.2019
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County council signs charter protecting rights of terminally ill staff
Gloucestershire County Council has today added its name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work.
- 27.09.2019
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More than 120 rough sleepers supported by homeless hubs in first six months
Gloucestershire’s homeless hubs have seen 128 people walk through the doors since they opened in March – in a bid to move away from rough sleeping for good.
- 26.09.2019
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Piping hot discovery: illegal tobacco concealed in oven
Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards team has successfully prosecuted five men for supplying illegal tobacco products, following a six month investigation.
- 24.09.2019
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Young jobseekers helped to increase their employability and confidence
Proud to Care Gloucestershire recently hosted three mentoring events with the Department for Work and Pensions, to increase young jobseekers’ skills and promote career opportunities in the care sector across the county.
- 24.09.2019
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Council’s cycling ambitions go up a gear!
To mark World Car Free Day, Gloucestershire County Council launched its new campaign Travel by-cycle around Gloucestershire on Friday 20 September at Tewkesbury School.
- 23.09.2019
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Cross-party support to make developers go carbon neutral
A motion calling for all new public buildings and developments in Gloucestershire to be carbon neutral has been unanimously backed by councillors.
- 18.09.2019
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A new main road for Slimbridge
Key roads in Slimbridge will soon be resurfaced as part of the county council’s £150 million investment in Gloucestershire’s roads.
- 16.09.2019
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Public health report calls for action to tackle inequalities and grow the economy
This year’s report from the Director of Public Health looks at the relationship between health and wealth, and how improving the health of Gloucestershire by tackling inequalities can also improve the local economy.
- 11.09.2019
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Another vital route gets the £150 million pound makeover
The A435 Evesham Road between Bishops Cleeve and the Pamington Junction will be resurfaced as part of the county council’s £150 million investment in Gloucestershire’s roads.
- 09.09.2019
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Hats off to Beard Construction – building work completed at Gloucestershire Heritage Hub
Gloucestershire Heritage Hub played host to a Garden Party yesterday (Sunday 8 September) to celebrate the end of the refurbishment work, thanks to Beard Construction who took over the build earlier this year.
- 09.09.2019
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Keep your business safe from fire
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is offering businesses free fire safety advice to help keep their premises and employees safe as part of Business Safety Week 2019.
- 09.09.2019
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Essential resurfacing for the B4073 in Painswick
Highways crews will be in Painswick resurfacing the B4073 Pullens Road this week as part of our £150 million investment into the county’s roads.
- 04.09.2019
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Interested in Mental Health? Come and See the “Never Better” Performances
Are you interested in mental health issues? Have you, or someone you know, struggled with mental health issues? Do you enjoy theatre, art and heritage? If so, please join us at one of the free performances of “Never Better” at Gloucester History Festival. Performances are on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September 2019.
- 04.09.2019
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Garden Party – you’re all invited!
Come and see the new Gloucestershire Heritage Hub and community garden at the Heritage Hub Garden Party on Sunday 8 September, everyone is welcome.
- 04.09.2019
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Tribute to Mavis, Lady Dunrossil’s years of public service in Gloucestershire
Today Mavis, Lady Dunrossil, former chairman of Gloucestershire County Council, cut the ribbon to open the newly completed Gloucestershire Heritage Hub.
- 03.09.2019