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BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
New team to tackle Gloucester city centre antisocial behaviour
A new initiative, thought to be one of the first in the country, has been launched to tackle antisocial behaviour "from start to finish".Gloucester City Council has allocated £200,000 for the two-year scheme, which will involve finding long-term accommodation for homeless people by employing two new engagement council hopes to "take ownership" of antisocial behaviour in the city and "see [individuals] through the whole journey", said Josh Griffiths, one of the new Rebecca Trimnell said the initiative had been created over concerns from residents regarding antisocial behaviour, such as swearing and shouting, but also the welfare of vulnerable people. "We've got lots of different agencies that do a fantastic job with these individuals," Mr Griffiths said. "When you go out and talk to these people, there is a story, there is a person behind that and you can see they don't want to be in that situation."We want to give [them] that constant individual to see them through the whole journey."The initiative is in line with one of the objectives in Gloucester City Council's new corporate plan to ensure people feel safe in the city centre and antisocial behaviour and crime are dealt with appropriately. Emily Bolland, the council's community safety lead, said the new engagement officers will be a "consistent resource"."We know the issues we're seeing are rooted in drinking, drugs and trauma people have had in the past," she said."And we know that those issues can't be dealt with if we just engage with people sporadically, and they can't only be dealt with through enforcement."The new officers are here to engage on a very person-centred basis to try and change those behaviours."
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Removal of 'eyesore' hoarding at landmark welcomed
The removal of "eyesore" hoardings covering the front entrance to a city centre landmark has been welcomed. The "unsightly" barrier was put up at the entrance of Shire Hall in Gloucester last October to undertake "essential maintenance to damaged steps". In February, Gloucestershire County Council chiefs said the hoardings were not expected to be removed for several months while plans to alter the building's entrance were drawn up. However, they have now been taken down. Shire Hall chiefs revealed in March that the entrance had to be decontaminated after "defecation and urination" on the front steps. More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire Councillor Rebecca Trimnell said: "I really hope the work that has been done for good. I wouldn't want the hoarding to go up again for more months on end." Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton said he welcomed the removal of the "eyesore" hoardings. He said: "I'm delighted that the unsightly hoardings outside the main entrance to Shire Hall have finally been removed. "Over time, they became an eyesore - completely out of place in a conservation area and so close to the cathedral. "Their removal under the new Liberal Democrat administration has already made a noticeable improvement to the street scene. "It's a small but significant step in restoring pride in this important civic building." A council spokesperson confirmed that the current essential maintenance works have been completed and they do not have any further work planned. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Landmark decontaminated after 'defecation' reports Gloucestershire faces decision on 'super council' Talks underway to decide if county should split in two Gloucester City Council
BBC News
28-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Removal of hoarding at Gloucestershire Shire Hall welcomed
The removal of "eyesore" hoardings covering the front entrance to a city centre landmark has been "unsightly" barrier was put up at the entrance of Shire Hall in Gloucester last October to undertake "essential maintenance to damaged steps".In February, Gloucestershire County Council chiefs said the hoardings were not expected to be removed for several months while plans to alter the building's entrance were drawn up. However, they have now been taken Hall chiefs revealed in March that the entrance had to be decontaminated after "defecation and urination" on the front steps. Councillor Rebecca Trimnell said: "I really hope the work that has been done for good. I wouldn't want the hoarding to go up again for more months on end."Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton said he welcomed the removal of the "eyesore" said: "I'm delighted that the unsightly hoardings outside the main entrance to Shire Hall have finally been removed."Over time, they became an eyesore - completely out of place in a conservation area and so close to the cathedral."Their removal under the new Liberal Democrat administration has already made a noticeable improvement to the street scene. "It's a small but significant step in restoring pride in this important civic building."A council spokesperson confirmed that the current essential maintenance works have been completed and they do not have any further work planned.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Gloucester city centre cycle path work labelled 'a disgrace'
Concerns have been raised about the impact the construction of a new cycle lane is having on Gloucester city has begun to install the new lane on Northgate Street, with railings, paving stones and benches being removed as part of the councillors claim they did not get a say on the project, which falls under the control of Gloucestershire County councillor Joe Harris, Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance & Communications said he was "sorry to hear" there were concerns but added residents had been consulted before work began. The cycle lane will form part of the county's cycle spine connecting Bishop's Cleeve with Stroud via Cheltenham and Gloucester. 'It's a disgrace' Liberal Democrat city councillor Rebecca Trimnell said she hoped the cycle lane would look better than it currently does when it is finished, but was not confident."I cannot see it is in keeping with the historic nature of the centre. I have had many people tell me they liked sitting on the benches outside St John's Church on Northgate Street, but now they've been taken out and the railings too," she said."At present it is a disgrace and quite frankly a total and utter mess and is simply not good enough." Councillor Harris said that he was sorry for the disruption."We really value what the community and local groups think. That's why we held a public consultation and spoke directly with key people like the city council before starting the work."We listened to the feedback and made changes where we could", he added.
