Dec 15th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking
February 2026 offers a special opportunity for Gloucester’s cultural and heritage venues to take centre stage. Love Gloucester month is a city-wide celebration of pride, place, and community — and the city’s museums, historic sites, theatres, and cultural...
Dec 15th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Feature, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies
February is a month synonymous with love and, in 2026, it’s also a chance for businesses to show their love for Gloucester. Love Gloucester Month is a city-wide celebration that brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors to champion everything that...
Dec 8th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Safety & Security
The Licensed Venues Association (LVA) is proud to launch its Christmas 2025/26 Anti Drink-Drive Campaign, aimed at reducing alcohol- and drug-related driving incidents during the festive season. This year’s campaign features a series of impactful, hard-hitting posters...
Oct 29th, 2024 | BID, Business
Join us for a workshop dedicated to empowering men to take charge of their mental wellbeing. Gain practical tools and tips to help you speak about mental health with comfort and confidence. Learn how to become more aware of your feelings, understand them, and address...
Mar 25th, 2024 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion
The launch of Mi Rewards Gloucester Version 2.0 is coming soon. This new upgrade has revealed an exciting feature, where users can redeem their earned points for exclusive local offers. We are calling out to local businesses to be part of this. It will encourage new...
Dec 4th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
Mi Rewards Gloucester is an exciting loyalty program that lets you earn rewards while supporting local businesses across the city. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, dining out, shopping for a special gift, or enjoying a local experience, every purchase at...
Oct 21st, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies
Join us at Proud Kings Walk for a relaxed morning of networking, fresh coffee, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, spark new collaborations, or simply enjoy great conversation with like-minded professionals — this is the perfect...
May 16th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, Purple Flag, Safety & Security
Gloucester’s new foodie heaven, Gloucester Food Dock, has helped to scoop the city yet another coveted purple flag award for a great night out. This years’ judges were wowed by the huge regeneration taking place across the city including the Food Dock,...
Feb 22nd, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Independents Week 2025 is fast approaching, scheduled for June 30th to July 6th in Gloucester city centre. This annual celebration is a prime opportunity for independent businesses like yours to showcase the unique products and services that make our community vibrant...
Apr 15th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Support, Cost Reduction, Networking, News, Safety & Security
Running a business in Gloucester means being part of a vibrant, collaborative community, but it also comes with responsibilities. Ensuring the safety of your staff, customers, and premises is not just a legal requirement, it’s essential for building trust and...
Dec 3rd, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, Public Bodies, Safety & Security
As the festive season approaches, retailers across the UK are joining forces to support the national #ShopKind campaign, reminding customers that kindness matters, especially at Christmas. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for retail, and...
May 30th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, Events
Join an Unmissable Event! Experience the thrill of sustainable fashion at our high-octane Upcycling Fashion Show with live music, local talent, clothing stalls, and a FREE workshop (for 16-30yr olds). Explore our Art Exhibition in collaboration with Hundred Heroines...
Aug 7th, 2024 | BID, Business Support, Safety & Security
Advice from the National Business Crime Centre: At any large gathering there is the potential for a minority of people to use the event as an excuse to cause trouble. Occasionally, peaceful protests can escalate into violent and dangerous situations. Businesses may...
Apr 17th, 2026 | BID, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News
There are few places where history feels as tangible as it does at T. Nielsen’s Historic Dry Dock in Gloucester. As part of A Weekend by the Water, the “Shanty in the Dock” event offers something genuinely rare: the chance to step down into the very bottom of a...
Nov 10th, 2025 | News
May 8th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Support, Safety & Security
The NBCC has worked with retail businesses from across the country to develop a comprehensive employer framework aimed at preventing violence and abuse within retails retail settings. The ‘Framework for Employers’ brings together existing good practice within the...
Jun 22nd, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Gloucester’s independent businesses are the heart and soul of our city. From unique retailers and artisan makers to cafés, salons, restaurants and service providers, these businesses bring personality, creativity and community spirit to our high streets every...
Jun 12th, 2025 | Business, City Centre, Community, Events
Showdown opens at Gloucester Guildhall from Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 June, including a Saturday matinee performance. The show follows on from their mockumentary Common Ground, available on YouTube, which went behind the scenes of the fictional search for a...
Mar 21st, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
Apr 17th, 2026 | Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Feature, Marketing & Promotion, News
Visitors are invited to experience a truly unique celebration of maritime heritage at “Shanty in the Dock,” part of A Weekend by the Water at T. Nielsen’s Historic Dry Dock in Gloucester. Taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, this special event offers a...
Dec 6th, 2024 | BID, News, Safety & Security
Christmas shopping can be stressful with long queues and crowds resulting in more incidents of violence and abuse towards shopworkers.The NBCC has a series of videos designed as a training aid for those working in the retail sector to help them defuse and avoid...
Jan 11th, 2025 | BID, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion
Dry January has become a popular tradition for many, offering a chance to reset after the festive season. But for pubs and bars, January can be a challenging month as customers cut back on alcohol. However, the growing popularity of alcohol-free options means...
Dec 4th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, Christmas, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
As the festive season approaches, the importance of supporting local businesses has never been more evident. In Gloucester, small businesses are at the heart of the city’s vibrant community, offering unique products, personalised services, and a warm, welcoming...
Dec 10th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, News, Purple Flag, Safety & Security
In today’s world, personal safety is a top priority for many, particularly when socialising or enjoying a night out. The Ask for Angela scheme, which has been adopted by various cities across the UK, provides a discreet and effective way for individuals to seek help...
Oct 11th, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
The signs that Christmas is on its way are all around us — the lights are twinkling across Gloucester, the smell of mulled wine fills the air at the Christmas Market, and cosy winter woollies have made their grand return. And now there’s even more reason to feel...
Nov 21st, 2025 | Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Education, Marketing & Promotion
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Patrons of Gloucester Cathedral’s In Tune Music and Organ Campaign visited Nicholson & Co. Organ Builders in Malvern to view the progress being made on the new organ for Gloucester Cathedral. Their Royal...
Feb 21st, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community, Education, Events
The much-anticipated Festival of Archaeology returns to Gloucester in July 2025, promising an exciting programme of events celebrating the city’s rich and diverse history. Organised in partnership with a range of city centre venues and charities, the festival will...
Dec 4th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, Christmas, News
The Gloucester Gift Card is quickly becoming a must-have for locals and visitors alike. Offering the perfect way to support the city’s vibrant businesses while treating yourself or others, this versatile gift card can be used at over 160 participating shops,...
Feb 1st, 2024 | Events, BID, Business, Business Support, News
A thought-provoking sculpture is making a beeline for Gloucester from 16 – 20 February to spark discussions with young people about the dangers of weapons and violence, and to encourage people to become active bystanders. Made from weapons seized off the streets, this...
Jan 15th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Support, Community, Events, Feature, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News
The Food Dock is set to welcome two new independent businesses to Gloucester’s much loved food and drink neighbourhood this New Year. With all but 1 of its 15 spaces now occupied, the Food Dock’s growing community continues to bring energy and opportunity and play its...
Oct 3rd, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Centre
Do you know an amazing local business? Then it’s time to vote for them to be the UK’s Favourite Local Business 2024! The Gloucester Gift Card has teamed up with Town & City Gift Cards on a fantastic new national competition – UK’s Favourite Local Business...
Feb 24th, 2026 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion
University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus is hosting a showcase of the city’s budding entrepreneurs and young business owners who have made the shortlist for an exciting business support initiative in partnership with Gloucester City Council. Being held on Monday,...
Jun 9th, 2025 | Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
It’s back! The much-loved summer vinyl celebration returns for another unforgettable day uniting music lovers, collectors, and DJs in the heart of Gloucester. On 21st June 2025, the courtyard of Café René will come alive with the crackle of vinyl, the rhythm of DJ...
Feb 12th, 2026 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Public Bodies
Next Wednesday 18th February 2026 at exactly 6:51pm marks 12 years since Hollie was taken too soon. Please join us in remembering Hollie. Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID are providing “Purple Ribbons” and encouraging City Centre businesses to allow...
Sep 15th, 2024 | BID, Education, Networking
Gloucester Business Improvement District and Rener Wellbeing are bringing you an interactive workshop which will highlight, discuss and refresh Wellbeing in the Workplace. This 2 hour interactive virtual workshop will be run by expert workplace wellbeing consultants....
Nov 4th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Centre, News
Embrace Winter Wellness: Give the Gift of Health with Prosperity Holistics Winter is a time for cozy moments and celebration, but it can also bring seasonal stress, low energy, and health challenges. This year, Prosperity Holistics invites you to prioritise the...
