Gloucestershire's Roads in Crisis as Council Moves to Secure £192m Resurfacing Contract Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire roads potholes resurfacing council contract politics infrastructure climate maintenance Gloucestershire’s roads are once again at the center of a heated debate as county leaders prepare to secure a new £192 million resurfacing contract aimed at tackling widespread road damage. The Liberal Democrat-led … Read More
‘People First, Potholes Second’: Gloucestershire Lib Dems Face Road Repair Funding Crisis Thursday, June 19, 2025 gloucestershire roads potholes libdems budget localgovernment infrastructure socialcare austerity politics The Liberal Democrats, who campaigned on a promise to “fix Gloucestershire,” now face harsh financial realities that limit their ability to repair the county’s roads. Gloucestershire County Council’s newly appointed highways … Read More
Government Approves Major Upgrade to M5 Junction 10 Near Cheltenham Wednesday, June 4, 2025 m5 infrastructure gloucestershire cheltenham junction10 transport development construction cycling roads The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has granted development consent for a transformative upgrade to junction 10 of the M5 near Cheltenham. This landmark approval, announced on Wednesday, June 4, … Read More
Lib Dems Face Direct Call to Fix Gloucestershire’s Roads Amid Speed Limit Reviews Thursday, May 22, 2025 gloucestershire roads speedlimits roadsafety cycling pedestrians enforcement infrastructure pollution localgovernment The recent discussions on reducing speed limits across Gloucestershire towns and villages have sparked a spirited debate among residents, particularly following the Liberal Democrats’ ascent to control at Gloucestershire … Read More
Traffic Delays in Gloucester Caused by Burst Water Pipe Thursday, May 15, 2025 gloucester waterpipe traffic delay repair severntrent westgatebridge roads infrastructure safety A burst water pipe in Gloucester is causing significant traffic delays on May 15. The pipe ruptured early this morning near the Westgate Bridge area, prompting the installation of two-way traffic lights to manage the flow of … Read More
Thousands Exceed 30mph Limit on Southam Road, Prompting Calls for Speed Crackdown Wednesday, May 7, 2025 speeding safety gloucestershire cheltenham traffic enforcement police roads vehicles crackdown Concerns over speeding on Southam Road in Cheltenham have intensified after data revealed that more than 6,000 vehicles traveled at least 10mph above the 30mph speed limit within a single week. Between March 15 and March 21, … Read More