Copyright: Shaun Moore Gloucester City Council’s customer services reception could move to Eastgate Shopping Centre. The council agreed to move its offices to the shopping centre as its three-year lease...
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has received planning permission to create a new adults and children’s services hub. This new centre will replace the old magistrates court buildings located in Barbican...
Free to use tennis courts in Gloucester are due to get a revamp next month. Gloucester City Council chiefs say repair work is due to go ahead at the tennis...
Civic leaders have announced they will refurbish the tennis courts at the Oval in Gloucester and have ruled out charging people to play there. Gloucester City Council had been in...
Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet has approved up to £3.6 million to fund a family-based healthier lifestyles programme to tackle childhood obesity. On Wednesday, the cabinet approved £450,000 of funding per...
Gloucester City Council’s appointment area will move from The Gateway to Eastgate Shopping Centre this month. Pre-booked face-to-face appointments will be held at the new appointment centre within the shopping...
Civic chiefs in Gloucestershire have voted to give themselves a pay rise on the same day they agreed to ask residents to pay more council tax. Gloucestershire County Council approved...
The countdown is on for Gloucester’s free three-day Folk Trail when the city will be alive with activity! Venues across the city will attract folk fans from across the country during the Folk Trail from Friday 18th February to Sunday 20th February. The annual event...
Care workers have too long been undervalued and should be paid at least £2 more than the national minimum wage, Shire Hall chiefs say. Gloucestershire County Councillors have recognised this...
Download COVID action cards, which advises what you should do if there is an outbreak in your organisation. There are specific cards relevant to each of the sectors listed below: Restaurants/pubs/cafés/takeaways DOWNLOAD Campsites and caravan parks DOWNLOAD...
COVID19 Advice for Gloucester Businesses BID members will, no doubt, already be aware of the many websites that are currently offering business advice and support, but the following links might be of special interest…. If you’ve not seen, we’ve set up the...
After hearing about a location on Southgate Street, just near to Julian Charles, being littered with needles and other litter, the Gloucester City Protection Officers did not hesitate by assisting Urbaser [Amey] by going to CGL, collecting a needle box and clearing...
On a daily basis the CPOs are dealing with a wide range of issues from lost children to fly-tipping and shoplifters to street drinkers. We are getting feedback from shops to say their stock loss has reduced and the prolific shoplifters are very frustrated at being...
More than 800 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued on behalf of Gloucester City Council this year, to crack down on environmental crime offences including fly-tipping and littering. The...
Crazy Goat Crazy Goat are a young vibrant traditional folk band from Devon. At a Crazy Goat gig expect lots of West Country fun from this energetic band fuelled by scrumpy and cheese. They’ll give you an evening of entertainment with song and tunes from all over the...
Supporting Gloucester’s businesses has never been more important after months of coronavirus restrictions, and a new campaign means there’s also never been a better reason. Spend It is a nationwide initiative which encourages people to use Town and City Gift Cards to...
The cost of the cyber attack which hit Gloucester City Council has risen to £787,000 so far and civic chiefs cannot rule out it will top £1 million. Benefit payments,...
Dampiers Round We bring a lively sound on a variety of instruments – mainly fiddle, guitar and bass, but often flute, keyboard and harp. Dampier’s have established a reputation as a Folk Festival Dance Band, a Playford Ball Band, or Ceilidh or Barn Dance...
Dan Cummings Dan Cummings is a craftsman based between Gloucester and the forest of Dean, inspired by nature, folklore and traditional craft’s, he creates decorative, aswell as functional, wooden items from locally sourced, sustainable...
Danny Hammond Danny Hammond is a local musician, guitar teacher and member of the Folk Trail team. Danny will be bringing us a set of solo instrumental acoustic pieces, utilising open tunings and a list of tunes that span hundreds of...
The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Trophy will visit Cheltenham and Gloucester this weekend as part of its tour of Great Britain and everyone is invited along. Following Great Britain’s historic...
A day of spectacular entertainment, music and family activities is set to mark the opening of the new Kings Square following its £5 million transformation. Taking place on Saturday, April 30, the day’s events will show off the newly revamped square’s design based on...
Rooftop Housing Association and Gloucester City Council have signed a deal that will see a new urban village created, bringing up to 300 new homes to Gloucester city centre. The homes will be built on derelict land at St Oswald’s Park, the site of the former...
Staff at a car dealership in Gloucester took part in a football match on Tuesday and helped to raise £292 for a number of charities. Wessex Garages on Mercia Road organised...
Debra Hannis and Friends A talented young traditional singer from Gloucestershire, Debra sings with a maturity of style far beyond her years and has been described as “The west country’s Julie Murphy” Brought up in a musical family, (her grandparents were “collected”...
January is the perfect time to start fresh, declutter your home, and make a positive impact in your community. After the festive season, many of us find ourselves surrounded by items we no longer need or use. Why not turn your post-holiday clean-up into an opportunity...
Delinquent Roots Delinquent Roots are a Gloucester based urban folk band comprising of Vocalist Alicee Jean, Beatboxer Kiwii Godliman and Musicians Guy Coyle, Danny Hammond and Mark Illingworth who bring a mix of original songs and unique...
Gloucestershire’s current Deputy Chief Constable Rod Hansen has been named as the county’s temporary chief constable. Mr. Hansen will assume operational control of the Constabulary when the current chief Suzette...
Throughout February 2023, Gloucester Cathedral is host to the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression (also known as the Knife Angel), a giant sculpture in the shape of an angel that is designed to help us think about peace, friendships, kindness, and...
We are pleased to launch our first t-shirt design competition for Gloucester Folk Trail 2025. As a very creative city, young and old, we are looking forward to seeing what inspirational, original and exciting designs you come up with to help celebrate the Gloucester...
Former Hartpury College rugby starlet Abbie Brown’s dream year could be about to get even better if she runs out at the Rio Olympic Games this summer. After securing a...
The Gloucester Festival of Archaeology returns from 14th to 26th July 2025, offering an immersive exploration of the city’s hidden past. Presented in partnership with Gloucester BID Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Civic Trust, Museum of Gloucester, Gloucestershire...
Gloucester is one step closer to creating a digital city centre, after becoming one of the first places in the UK to have its own digital gift card. The Gloucester Gift Card is now available as an E-card which can be sent to the recipient’s phone instantly as either a...
Concerns have been raised about the lack of progress in fixing two Gloucester city centre “eyesores”. The state of Spread Eagle Court with its broken windows and missing tiles in...
Are you looking for a unique and memorable team-building activity that also offers a dose of local culture and history? Why not step outside the office and into the rich heritage of Gloucester with a Civic Trust Guided Walk? Whether you’re a small team or a...
To celebrate Independents Week 2025 and encourage support for local businesses, Gloucester BID is launching a new Local Business Bingo – a fun and interactive way to explore the city’s local businesses. From Monday 30th June, you can collect a bingo card from...
Throughout August, a packed programme of activities will offer visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about this remarkable place Gloucester Cathedral is delighted to launch a brand-new, family-friendly Summer Challenge that will run between Friday 4 August and...
From beautiful grassy spots to hidden medieval churchyards, Gloucester has some perfect places to enjoy an urban picnic – with Gloucester BID and Visit Gloucester teaming up to share the city’s best picnic spots. With the sun in the sky and the easing of some lockdown...
Discovery Traditional and contemporary folk music and song: harmony, unison or solo; acapella or accompanied on guitar, mandolin, mandola, dulcimer or concertina. As well as performing folk song, we like to visit other clubs and see what they are like. If we have...
Latest information from Gloucester City Council. We are working hard to get all of the systems up and application platforms running to open up our discretionary restart grant scheme by 18:00 tomorrow – Wednesday 12 May 2021. There will be an application window which...
The Gloucester Folk Trail, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the new year, is set to enchant audiences from February 14 to 16, 2025. With its rich mix of workshops, ticketed performances, and community spirit, this year’s festival offers an unparalleled...
The county council is upgrading a hidden bridge in the Barton area of Gloucester as part of its continued investment in local roads. The bridge, which carries people over the...
29th – 4th is National Boat Fire Safety Week: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is holding fire safety events, essential for people living on or owning a boat. In the...
Dog Poo Fairies Not a punk band from the seventies.The Dogpoo Faeries are Richard Cox and Jo Lloyd-Cox.We sing a mix of our own reworked versions of familiar songs, traditional and contemporary, with a few favourites by others.We try to be a little edgey. You know...
The campaign will take place across the county throughout December 2021 Drivers are being warned not to get behind the wheel after a pint too many this Christmas with the launch of the annual Anti-Drink and Drug Driving campaign. Motorists can expect to see more...
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