Cllr Ray Donaghue -Reform UK Gloucestershire

14/06/2026

⚠️ A40 OVER BRIDGE WORKS START 29 JUNE — FORESTERS, PLAN AHEAD

You may already have noticed the A417 slip road onto the A40 westbound closed off — that’s the first sign of what’s coming. From Monday 29 June, National Highways begins a £7 million, nine-month refurbishment of the A40 Over Bridge, running all the way through to March 2027.

Here’s what it means for our journeys:
• July to October: the eastbound carriageway closes fully, with a single-lane contraflow on the westbound side.
• October to January: lane closures in both directions.
• February to March 2027: traffic management gradually removed.
• Up to seven overnight closures along the way (never more than two nights running), and the footpath and cycleway stay open throughout.

For thousands of us in the Forest, the Over Bridge is the gateway into Gloucester — for work, hospital appointments, school runs and family. Nine months of disruption on an already stretched route is no small thing.

This week I have written formally to National Highways with a detailed set of questions on behalf of residents — because “significant delays” is not good enough on its own. I have pressed them on the things that matter most to us: whether emergency vehicles will be escorted through overnight closures and what the modelled impact is on ambulance and fire response times west of the Severn; quantified queue lengths and journey times for each phase; the displacement traffic that will be pushed through Maisemore, Hartpury, Tibberton, Churcham and the B4215, and what protects those villages; flood contingency on the A417 at Maisemore; and what happens to the programme, and to the contractor, if the works overrun beyond March 2027.

I have also asked them to set up a public liaison forum and regular community updates for the duration, and I have requested a reply within 10 working days. The west of the county too often ends up an afterthought on the wrong side of the Severn — not this time.

My advice for now: build in extra time, check your route before you set off, and consider quieter travel windows where you can. I’ll keep you posted as each phase begins.

As ever, if these works affect you and you hit problems, get in touch — that’s what I’m here for.

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13/06/2026

I genuinely think very few people care about someone else's sexuality nowadays.

Generally though, the amount of nasty and uninformed comments I've seen people make so casually online on posts, either those I am following or involved with are pretty bad.

We can all easily pick out countless nasty social media comments to back up anything we want to say and use it to criticise or brand whole groups or opponents.

I think people too often resort to these tactics rather than debate the issues properly and this is what is happening in these posts over the last few days.
Forest of Dean Reform UK

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

: 🚨🚨TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE 🚨🍏

Heywood Road, Cinderford.

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) on the 10/08/2026 - 18/08/2026 to allow for works by Ecopower UK. 🛑

Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained. 🚸

If you should require further information please email [email protected] 📧

07/06/2026

The people's army at work in Reform UK Makerfield

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07/06/2026

🚀 The momentum is real… but we need YOU to finish the job! 🚀

Out on the streets in Makerfield today and the reception has been brilliant — people are stopping, listening, and the posters are going up everywhere!

But here’s the honest truth from the team:
“We need lots and lots more volunteers.”
Whether you can spare an hour, a morning, or a whole day — your help matters. Every extra pair of hands gets us closer to delivering real change for Rob Kenyon on 18th June.

This is your moment to step up.
Get your name down. Get yourself up here. Come and feel the energy for yourself.

The residents are responding. The team is fired up.
Now it’s time for you to be part of it.

Drop a “I’M IN” in the comments or message the page right now and we’ll get you sorted.

Let’s make these last days count. Let’s win this together! 💪🗳️



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07/06/2026

🔥 This is what real grassroots campaigning looks like! 🔥

Out on the streets in Makerfield with Reform UK County Councillor Ray Donoghue (Cinderford & Ruspidge), Cllr Leigh Challis - Reform UK Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean: Coleford), and absolute legend Alan Shaw — 79 years young and still out there pounding the pavements, carrying the bags, directing the team, and giving it everything! 💪❤️

Listen to Alan’s brilliant message:
“Reform is a great party… Anything you can do to help. One vote over the line can be the difference between success and failure.”

This is the spirit that wins elections — dedicated volunteers, cross-country support, and people who genuinely care. We’re backing

Rob Kenyon all the way on 18th June! 🗳️
Huge respect to every single volunteer who’s out there making it happen.

If this video fires you up, LIKE it, SHARE it, and tag someone who needs to see it!

Who else is ready to get involved? Drop a 🔥 or a comment below



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07/06/2026

🌸 A BEAUTIFUL WELCOME FROM ONE OF OUR OWN! 🌸

This wonderful local lady has the warmest message for all our volunteers:

“I hope all you lovely volunteers come up from Gloucester to support Rob Kenyon and Reform.

We welcome you all up here, the genuine voters for reform.
So please come up — you’re most welcome in the area.”

This is what Reform UK is really about — genuine people, genuine communities, and genuine support.
Rob Kenyon is out there every day fighting for Merkfield and Gloucestershire, and this kind of heartfelt welcome shows exactly why so many are getting behind him.
The 18th is almost here — and we need as many of you as possible to come up and join the team!
Whether you can give an hour or the whole day, your presence makes a real difference. Every conversation, every leaflet, every smile counts.

You are most welcome.
Come up, get involved, and help us get Rob over the line!
Tag your friends from Gloucester who want to be part of this!
Drop a ❤️ if you’re coming up on the 18th — or a 🔥 if you’re already planning to!

A huge thank you to this lovely lady for her kind words and warm welcome.

Let’s make it happen together.

Reform is on the rise — and Gloucestershire is leading the way!


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07/06/2026

🔥 GLOUCESTERSHIRE — THIS IS YOUR CALL TO ARMS! 🔥

Rob Kenyon is out on the ground in Merkfield fighting for real change in the by-election — and he’s got a direct message for YOU:

“All you guys in Gloucestershire, please come down on the 18th to get involved.
Every single person who comes down matters…
Every single vote counts.
If you’re at a loose end, please come down and get us over the line!”

This isn’t just another election. This is the moment we show
Westminster that Gloucestershire is ready to put Britain first.
Here’s what you can do RIGHT NOW:

Come down on the 18th and join the team (canvassing, leafleting, talking to voters — every role counts)
Message Ray Donoghue if you want to get stuck in or need more info
Share this video with every friend and family member who’s had enough of the same old politics

Reform UK is growing because ordinary people are standing up.
Now it’s your turn.

Who’s coming down on the 18th?
Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re in — or tag someone who needs to see this!

Let’s make Reform happen.

Let’s get Rob over the line.

Together.




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