GLOUCESTER BID NEWS
Gloucester Food Dock Welcomes Its Twelfth Independent Eatery – Roots + Seeds Café and Kitchen
Officially opening their doors on the 8th of April, Gloucester Food Dock is excited to announce the arrival of Roots + Seeds, the latest independent eatery to join their thriving food destination. After establishing a successful restaurant in Cirencester, co-owners...
‘Support local and spoil mum’ this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday 30th March, and we’re encouraging everyone to ‘shop local’ to help boost Gloucester’s economy. A strong ‘support local’ message is being issued ahead of Mother’s Day on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the Gloucester...
Spring Newsletter – 2025
Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID Collaborate with Police and Partners for Business Crime Awareness Week
Gloucester City is proud to participate in the inaugural National Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) Awareness Week. Commencing on Monday, March 17th, this week-long initiative is designed to spotlight the pivotal role BCRPs play in tackling retail crime and...
End of Tax Year Call for Firms to ‘Make Unused Budgets Count’
Leaders are suggesting that organisations invest unused end of the tax year budgets in local gift cards for rewards, support and incentives. The Gloucester Gift Card can be spent in over 170 local businesses. As the end of the tax year approaches, organisations are...
The Festival of Archaeology Returns to Gloucester this Summer
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...
🎨 Cathedral Quarter Makers Market – A Celebration of Creativity! 🏺
Calling All Artisans, Creators & Makers! Are you a passionate artisan, designer, or craftsperson? The Cathedral Quarter Makers Market is the perfect platform to showcase your work to a vibrant community of shoppers who love unique, handmade, and high-quality...
Independents Week – Blog – Support Small UK Gloucester
Gabrielle Faulkner-Aston, Support Small UK Gloucester As the local host for Support Small UK in Gloucester, I see first-hand just how many incredible independent businesses make up our community. Every day I am blown away by the passion, time, and love that are poured...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Norville Opticians
Norville Opticians, Eastgate Street We have been in the city centre from 1898 . We are an Independent Opticians in the City centre, offering the best patient care. We offer enhanced exams, highly qualified and experiences professional staff. We also offer some...
Gloucester History Festival – Spring Weekend
Elder Statesman Michael Heseltine Tells All Plus Art, Archaeology and Anglo-Saxons this Spring Former Deputy Prime Minister and Life Peer, Michael Heseltine, will share the inside story of Downing Street and his six decades in British politics when he appears at the...
City Protection Officers: February 2025 Monthly Review
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) continued their dedicated efforts throughout February 2025, ensuring safety and security for businesses, residents, and visitors. Their commitment to public welfare and crime prevention was evident as they handled a wide range of...
City Protection Officers: January 2025 Monthly Review
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) have had a highly active and impactful start to 2025, ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the city’s residents, businesses, and visitors. Throughout January, the CPO team managed a range of incidents, from shop-theft...
Gloucester Food Dock Welcomes Latest Independent Eatery – Kinn Kinn Thai
On Thursday the 27th February, Gloucester Food Dock is excited to announce the arrival of Kinn Kinn, the latest independent eatery to join their thriving food destination. Known for its original and diverse culinary scene, the Food Dock is now home to Thai chef Gena's...
Foodies Rejoice with Choice on Westgate Street
Westgate Street, part of the Cathedral Quarter in Gloucester, is rapidly emerging as a culinary hotspot, boasting a diverse range of restaurants offering something for every palate. From authentic Thai flavours to sizzling Indian dishes and vibrant Caribbean cuisine,...
Register Your Independent City Centre Business
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...
The Festival of Archaeology Returns to Gloucester in July 2025
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...
Longfield Hospice will be holding a night of glamour and giving on 29th March 2025
This highly anticipated event promises an evening of elegance, fine dining, and entertainment - all in support of local hospice care. Guests are invited to don their finest black and white attire and enjoy a sophisticated three-course meal, live entertainment, and an...
Join Us in Celebrating Excellence: Sponsor the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2025
The Believe in Gloucester Awards have long been a beacon of recognition, celebrating the outstanding contributions of businesses, community projects, and individuals that make our city exceptional. As we look ahead to the 2025 Awards, we invite forward-thinking...
Best Bar None in Gloucester
The Hollie Gazzard Trust is pleased to announce the rollout of the Best Bar None scheme across Gloucester, with The Lord High Constable of England (JD Wetherpoons) becoming the first venue to achieve accreditation. Best Bar None is a nationally recognised...
Concerns Over City Centre Paving Raised as Highways Cites Weather Delays
Gloucester’s city centre paving has been a growing concern for businesses, residents, and visitors alike, with deteriorating surfaces and temporary tarmac patches causing safety hazards and damaging the city's appeal. In January, the Gloucester Business Improvement...
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