CITY CENTRE NEWS
Gloucester City council reaches out to city’s landlords
Copyright: Shaun Moore Gloucester City Council is looking for landlords with rental properties to match them with prospective tenants who are ready to move in. The council wants to build strong relationships with landlords and offers a Landlord Incentive Scheme to...
Work on Gloucester Docks landmark revamp with ten-storey tower block to begin in September
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Work to redevelop a landmark building in Gloucester Docks looks set to begin this autumn but the planned ten-storey tower block of flats may not be finished until 2028, according to city MP Richard Graham. Rokeby...
Armed Forces personnel and veterans cafe to open at Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is launching a new veterans cafe in Gloucester next week with the support of Gloucestershire County Council. The cafe is being launched for serving Armed Forces personnel,...
Gloucester company celebrates 30th Birthday with end-of-an-era climbing competition
After 30 years of climbing the walls, The Warehouse in Gloucester is marking the occasion with both a nod to the past and an eye on the future by holding their last ever competition on Saturday 13th April While an official date hasn’t been set, with the brand...
Improvements to be made to GL1 Leisure Centre with Government funding
Gloucester City Council has been awarded a share of a £60 million Government fund to make improvements to swimming pools at GL1 Leisure Centre. The council will receive a total of £432,500 to make improvements to GL1 that will ensure its long-term financial...
15 minutes to learn how to save a life: Gloucester Brewery installing new defibrillator and free CPR training day
Thanks to the Sam Polledri Foundation, Gloucester Brewery, and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), residents of Gloucester will soon have their best chance on their worst day. A public access defibrillator is being installed on the Warehouse 4 building on...
New book tells the story of Gloucester’s regeneration
A new book telling the story of Gloucester’s regeneration has been released. Entitled ‘Believing in Gloucester’, the book covers the major developments in the city over the last 25 years or so, including those that have happened and those that fell by the wayside –...
Enjoy the awe and wonder of Gloucester Cathedral this Easter
Gloucester Cathedral welcomes all to participate in its services and events during the festival of Easter, as it proclaims the message of hope. There is something for everyone at Gloucester Cathedral this Holy Week and Easter. From services to fun family activities,...
Closed multi-storey car park to partially reopen as council agrees £220k repair plan
A Gloucester city centre multi-storey car park could reopen before the summer as council chiefs agree to a £220,000 repair plan. Longsmith Street car park has been closed since September last year due to safety concerns. The site has been earmarked for redevelopment...
Award-winning wedding venue scoops another accolade
Blackfriars Priory that has seen hundreds of happy couples tie the knot, has won silver at the South West Tourism Awards. The beautiful and historic venue owned by English Heritage and managed by Gloucester City Council, pipped several other prestigious venues to...
GCH delivers 25 new homes for social rent in King’s Quarter
The new one- and two-bedroom flats are part of the Forum development: the biggest urban regeneration scheme in the city in the last 15 years. Gloucester City Homes is handing over the keys to 25 new homes at Northgate Mansions. The new development has been delivered...
Bright Nights returns to brighten up Easter break
Bright Nights, the illuminating family festival brightening up the dark nights, returns this Easter. The popular programme organised by Gloucester City Council working with Gloucester BID and partners across the city is set to entertain over the Easter break....
New, 4-metre-long tapestry unveiled at Gloucester station to mark International Women’s Day
A new tapestry depicting stories of women in rail over the ages was unveiled by Gloucester MP Richard Graham at a special event at the station on International Women’s Day. Using the skills of the community project and working with internationally renowned...
Gloucester Gift Card is what mums really want and need this Mother’s Day, according to research!
The poll with over 370 mums for the Gloucester Gift Card has revealed some of the key challenges faced by mums, from ‘mum guilt’ to worry and limited time. 77% of mums feel guilty about spending money on themselves. A new Mother’s Day campaign from Gloucester BID,...
Charity Super.Mkt to Open Debut Outlet Store at Gloucester Quays
Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14th, introducing its popular ‘second-hand...
Westgate Street Junction Works Update – March 2024
Here is an update from County Council Highways regarding the implementation date for the highway repair and resurfacing work on Westgate Street this month. "Cathedral Quarter – Streetscape Repairs & Enhancements - Westgate Street – Gloucester City Centre What:...
Join GWAAC at Gloucester Brewery for Cheltenham Festival Races and help keep your local Air Ambulance Flying!
To celebrate Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) exciting collaboration with Gloucester Brewery on their new non-alcoholic IPA “Cheeky Chopper”, they’ll be getting together for the Cheltenham Festival Racing on 14 March. Come and watch the racing with GWAAC...
Work set to start on huge green wall for Gloucester’s The Forum
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Work will soon begin on The Forum’s huge green wall which is set to reduce both noise and air pollution and increase biodiversity in Gloucester. The green wall, that will see plants cover an area of around 600 square...
TANK becomes Guilt Trip Gloucester
Gloucester Brewery’s iconic TANK venue has undergone a vibrant rebranding to become Guilt Trip Gloucester. This dynamic collaboration will see a strategic segmentation of offerings to cater to diverse demographics. Guilt Trip will be the go-to spot for daytime...
Bus service improvements for Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury
Credit: Shaun Moore Gloucestershire County Council has announced the introduction of improved local bus services in Gloucester and some extra services to the Tewkesbury and Forest of Dean areas. This is the third phase of wide-ranging bus service improvements being...
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