Gloucestershire to Invest Additional £15m in Road Repairs and Resurfacing Thursday, November 27, 2025 gloucestershire roads budget libdems infrastructure council socialcare climate economy politics Gloucestershire County Council will allocate an extra £15 million towards repairing and resurfacing roads across the county next year, according to the Liberal Democrat-led administration’s latest budget plans. The council … Read More
DWP Confirms Increase to PIP Payment Rates and Effective Date Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dwp pip payment increase disability support benefits finance government socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially announced an increase in the payment rates for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This adjustment aims to provide additional financial support to individuals who … Read More
Remembering Martin: A Homeless Army Veteran Living in Gloucester's Woodland Sunday, September 28, 2025 martin homeless veteran gloucester woodland councillor brendonodonnell friendship socialcare veterans Martin, a homeless army veteran, found shelter in the woodlands near Gloucester, living a life far removed from the comforts many take for granted. Despite facing the harsh realities of homelessness, Martin’s resilience and … Read More
Millions to Be Invested in Consultants to Transform Adult Social Care in County Thursday, September 25, 2025 consultants socialcare adultcare healthcare county council reform demand services transformation The county council is set to invest millions in consultancy services aimed at overhauling the adult social care system. Faced with mounting pressures from an increasing number of service users, local authorities recognize … Read More
Gloucestershire Watchdog Joins Nationwide Opposition to Government Plans to Scrap Health and Social Care Champions Tuesday, August 5, 2025 gloucestershire watchdog health socialcare champions government opposition advocacy support services sport The Gloucestershire watchdog has joined over 130 organizations nationwide in opposing the Government’s proposal to eliminate health and social care champions. These champions play a critical role in providing independent … Read More
Ofsted Rates County Children's Services as Good Following Major Improvements Monday, August 4, 2025 ofsted childrensservices improvement staff achievement county inspection socialcare commitment quality After a period of significant and determined effort, the county’s children’s services have been rated as good by Ofsted. This recognition comes as a result of “turbocharged” improvements made over an … Read More