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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Sebastian Field at Milton Avenue

City councillor welcomes planned improvements for Podsmead

A Liberal Democrat councillor has welcomed the improvements due to take place in a part of Gloucester. Work is due to begin at the open space at Milton Avenue in Podsmead following the award of a share of a Euroean Structural Investment Fund grant. A total of £1.4 million will be spent on 13 sites across Gloucestershire, including Milton Avenue, to enhance biodiversity and encourage wildlife. At Milton Avenue the new work could include tree planting, creating a meadow and wetlands. Since being elected to represent Podsmead in July last year, Councillor Field has helped the local community with Milton Avenue through facilitating clean-up days with the council and Leyhill inmates doing community service, and volunteering where possible with Podsmead Big Local and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. He has recently had it confirmed by the city council leader the money has been ringfenced and not affected by Brexit. "The plans for Milton Avenue are still being developed, so residents are welcome to make suggestions f

10 Feb 2020
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