I have reported the broken branch on the tree outside McDonald’s, Bristol Road, to the council for action.

After residents let me know about it, I have urged the council to clear weeds and litter from the alleyway between Milton Avenue and Empire Way. Do let me know if there are any other alleyways that need clearing in our area.

I have reported to the council some issues raised with me by residents, in Tennyson Avenue.

They include:

Hedges overhanging the pavement in Tennyson Avenue

Litter in the alleyway between Tennyson and Shelley Avenues 

Graffit on the fence and electrical box

I have urged the council to take action on these issues.

There will be a free family event at Podsmead One Church, on Sunday September 3rd. The event takes place at The Ramblers on Milton Avenue. I have been pleased to support One Church this summer, with funding from the Podsmead ward fund.

There is an open air film screening on Monday 21st August, on Scott Avenue green.

The organisers write:

‘We’re looking forward to this free open air screening of Matilda for Podsmead residents next Monday!

🎥Arrive from 8pm, film starts approx. 9pm

🪑Bring a blanket, picnic chair or whatever you want to sit on
🍿Free popcorn thanks to Gloucester City HAF! But bring any other snacks you want

Funded by Podsmead Big Local and Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society.’

There will be a fire station open day at Gloucester South Fire Station, Tuffley, on Sunday 3rd September, 11am-3pm. Lots of activities for all the family!

There was big news recently that Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society have been awarded £2.55 MILLION from the government’s Youth Investment Fund, for the Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub.

A total of £2,550,644 has been granted to enable Blackbridge to reach more young people through the project. They are one of 44 youth projects nationally to receive funding in this latest round of awards.

The Youth Investment Fund was launched in August 2022, with a call for youth services in the country’s most underserved areas to apply for a slice of fund worth over £300 million to improve the health, wellbeing, skills, and opportunities for young people.

The full list of successful applicants can be found here:

This is a testament to the hard work and quality of the application from Blackbridge and will enable them to help a lot of young people with the project. My warmest congratulations to them.

This is great news for Podsmead!

It was a great shame to see the Club at Tuffley Park and sister companies go into liquidation, and I feel for anyone who has bookings that now can’t be honoured.

The Club was and is an important community asset.

As the local councillor my belief is that this facility needs to stay in community use. The buildings are owned by the city council so any decision will be made by them.

I have already received some expressions of interest and would be happy to pass on further submissions to the officer who is collating them.

Please email these to me on Sebastian.Field@Gloucester.gov.uk, or send them directly to the city council property department on property.department@gloucester.gov.uk.

Get your feet in tip top condition with a new foot healthcare service arranged and subsidised for Podsmead residents by Podsmead Big Local. Cost £10 per person, per session, with a qualified chiropodist.

Dates in the advert attached, with the first one starting on 22nd August, so book with Michelle directly to secure your place.

I’ve reported this pothole on Masefield Avenue to Highways for filling.

Thanks to the resident who reminded me about this one.