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Iconic sculpture lights up Gloucester on World Happiness Day
Gloucester will mark World Happiness Day with the switch-on of a new light installation to illuminate the iconic Kyneburgh Tower. The 16-metre-tall artwork in Kimbrose Square, is set to be lit up as part of Bright Nights, a series of light installations that brighten...
Gloucester Gift Card celebrates almost £150,000 in sales ahead of Mother’s Day
The Gloucester Gift Card can be spent with over 170 local businesses, including big brands and independent businesses. Over £63,000 in Gloucester Gift Cards were sold in 2025, up 63% on 2024, driving over 2200 visits into the city. Gloucester Business Improvement...
Business Rates Reform
Bricks-and-mortar businesses – on high streets across the country – carry an unfair share of the business-rates burden, holding back the UK economy. The 2025 Autumn Budget confirmed that from 1 April 2026, further significant rate increases will fall on England’s...
Independents Week Business Registration Form
A Department Store of the Imagination: New exhibition launched at City Campus
University of Gloucestershire is set to launch two exhibitions at its new City Campus, exploring the history of one of Gloucester’s most iconic buildings. Marking a moment of transition for the former retail location – now a modern centre of teaching and learning –...
University’s City Campus to host showcase of business enterprise in Gloucester
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,...
🌟 Gloucester Businesses – Let’s Support Our Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors! 🌟
Our Welcome to Gloucester Ambassador Volunteers will be landing in Gloucester this year! They will be the friendly faces that greet visitors, share local knowledge, and help showcase everything that makes Gloucester such a vibrant and historic city. From directing...
Gloucester Launches “Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors” Volunteer Initiative
A new volunteer initiative is set to bring an even warmer welcome to the city as Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors launches this year, led by Gloucester BID and local stakeholders. The programme will see a team of friendly, knowledgeable volunteers positioned across...
Wear a Ribbon for Hollie – Wednesday 18th February 2026
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 staff to...
Community heart art installation unveiled at Eastgate Shopping Centre for Love Gloucester month
A vibrant new community art installation has been unveiled at Eastgate Shopping Centre, celebrating creativity, connection and community spirit as part of Love Gloucester month. The striking installation is made up of over 600 beautifully handcrafted hearts,...
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