Month: November 2024
Great Western Railway sorry as MP blasts ‘total s**t show’ over delays to Cheltenham and Gloucester from London
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A Gloucestershire MP has blasted Great Western Railway’s service as a “total s**t show” amid delays and overcrowding on trains from London to Cheltenham and Gloucester. Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas said GWR’s services...
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4th November 2024
‘Waste of time’ fears as City Council moves to sell houses bought just months ago
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are concerns a move by Gloucester City Council leaders to sell two large family homes they bought a few months ago to house the homeless is a “ridiculous waste of time”. The...
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4th November 2024
Help for families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army is calling on the community in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to support families who will struggle to make ends meet over the festive season. Every year Salvation Army churches...
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4th November 2024
Senior Gloucestershire Conservative chairman resigns
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A senior Gloucestershire Conservative has resigned from her position as association chairman. Pam Plummer has chosen to step down as Forest of Dean Conservative Association chair. Gloucestershire Conservatives chairman Stephen Davies praised Ms...
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4th November 2024
Westonbirt announces appointment of new Curator
Westonbirt Arboretum has announced the appointment of Dan Crowley as their new Curator. Effective from the 1st November, this appointment follows an extensive search, interviewing a number of high-quality candidates. Former Westonbirt Dendrologist, and more recently the arboretum’s Tree Conservation Manager,...
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4th November 2024
Cotswold chief fears councils ‘at breaking point’ may have to hike tax and parking charges
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Cotswold council leader Joe Harris says local authorities are at breaking point and may be forced to hike tax, raise parking charges and make further spending cuts. Cllr Harris issued the stark warning...
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4th November 2024
Golden Valley development gets boost as Government confirms £20m grant
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Cheltenham’s major Golden Valley Development has been given a huge boost as the Government confirms it will provide £20m towards the project. The proposed development will cover more than 116 acres, and will...
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4th November 2024
Town facing months without public toilets finds temporary solution
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Temporary public toilets will be provided in a Gloucestershire town next week which was facing the prospect of no public conveniences for three months. Forest of Dean District Council is refurbishing the Lewell...
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4th November 2024
Eastgate Shopping centre and market revamp is a go as Labour confirms £11m boost for council
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Ambitious plans to transform Gloucester city centre are a step closer to fruition as the Government confirms it will provide £11 million of levelling up funding. The bold new vision for a vibrant...
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4th November 2024