New council aims to fix 'crumbling roads'

Fixing Gloucestershire's "crumbling roads and broken services" are among the top priorities of the Liberal Democrats after their victory in the county council elections.

The new leadership has pledged to prioritise investment in local infrastructure, improve transparency in council finances and listen to the voices of residents across the county.

The 27 Lib Dem councillors met at Shire Hall on the weekend to "begin the vital work of restoring Gloucestershire".

"For too long, Gloucestershire has been held back by crumbling roads, broken services, and financial mismanagement," said newly appointed council leader Lisa Spivey.