Greens win extra funding for flood protection measures, free bus travel for unemployed veterans, and community libraries 23rd February 2024 / 7th April 2024 by Susan Fenton The Green councillors on Gloucestershire County Council have this week won extra money for flood management schemes, free bus passes for veterans and community libraries. The funding comes as the result of amendments proposed by the council’s Green group when the council met to set the annual budget for the financial year starting in April. […] Read more » bus passes Cate Cody Chloe Turner Council budget flooding Gloucestershire County Council libraries
Gloucestershire £2 bus fare cap could continue indefinitely thanks to Green motion 30th March 2023 / 30th March 2023 by Susan Fenton The £2 cap on single bus fares in Gloucestershire could be extended indefinitely, thanks to a motion put to the County Council by Green Party councillors. The cap, introduced on January 1 to help residents with the cost of living, was originally meant to end on March 31 but was recently extended to the end […] Read more » Beki Hoyland buses Cate Cody