Dec 3rd, 2018 | BID
Our City Protection Officers were awarded Best Customer Service Award last Thursday at the Believe in Gloucester Awards. The awards recognise talented individuals, businesses and community groups who go the extra mile to promote Gloucester. We’d like to...
Nov 2nd, 2018 | BID
Highlights for the Month: • 2nd October- Plain clothes Shop-lifting Op – 6 yellow cards issued. • 4th October- CPO’s with Council Street Cleaner clean up area behind AG Meeks St Johns Lane. • 5th October- Assist Asda with Known youth that is known for ASB in...
Oct 29th, 2018 | BID, News, Street Cleanliness
Since the YES vote, we’ve been working hard to improve street cleanliness across the city. Over the past year we’ve been working in partnership with Gloucester City Council to improve street cleanliness and make Gloucester a much more appealing place to live, work and...
Oct 24th, 2018 | BID, News
This week marks the 20th anniversary of ‘National Curry Week’! Seven days of jam-packed Indian flavour, celebrating Britain’s love for curry. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together some of Gloucester’s HOT SPOT restaurants for a darn...
Oct 11th, 2018 | BID, News
Gloucester Cathedral announces a programme of services and events to mark Armistice 2018 and the Centenary of the end of World War One. The commemorations begin on Wednesday 17 October with the installation of “Poppyfall”, GCHQ’s giant waterfall of handmade poppies....
Oct 9th, 2018 | BID, News, Safety & Security
Highlights of the month Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) A vulnerable male known to CPOs for previous ASB has been brought to their attention multiple times this month regarding altercations with groups of youths. CPOs have dealt with this male and protected him each time...
Oct 8th, 2018 | BID, News
From Monday 15 October – Friday 26 October, Gloucester Cathedral, in partnership with Tayntons Solicitors and Willans Solicitors, is running it’s ‘Make a Will Fortnight’ to encourage people to make a basic will or update an existing one. During ‘Make a Will...
Sep 25th, 2018 | BID, News
Following his success during this year’s History Festival, historian and author Adrian Barlow will repeat his sell-out illustrated talk about Victorian stained glass artist and designer, Charles Eamer Kempe. Adrian will discuss the life of Kempe as well as his work...
Sep 19th, 2018 | BID, News
Gloucester’s foodie scene is going from strength to strength – with a plethora of award-winning restaurants, hidden cafes and historic pubs, there’s plenty of options for date night, family gatherings and Sunday roasts. With veganism on the rise,...
Sep 17th, 2018 | BID, Events, Networking
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall will play host to the next Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast on Wednesday 26th September 2018. Hosted by Ian Mean, Director of the Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce, this event welcomes a range of businesses...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Public Bodies
As a representative group of the majority of businesses in Gloucester, we’re having discussions about key issues in your interest, and we’re being heard. We’re lobbying about car parking, about trade waste and litter, About the City’s contractors and some other areas...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Networking
Through a partnership formed, all BID members are able to also become members of the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce for free. By working together, for the good of the City, More businesses can get involved, network and invigorate the business community throughout the...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Cost Reduction
More than a few businesses have now saved double the cost of their BID contribution in reduced business and commercial costs. A free consultation and inspection of your bills is proving very worthwhile for lots of BID Area businesses. Sevale Engineering Ltd have...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Events
We’ve put on a number of additional events to supplement the other good things going on and to help further drive footfall to Gloucester and give another reason to visit. The Aethelflaed celebrations (Gloucester’s Warrier Queen) was publicised on the National News and...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Marketing & Promotion
We’ve been running radio advertising, promoting Gloucester generally and specific events. Through www. gloucesterbid.uk we’re publicising events, sharing news and building a comprehensive directory of businesses to raise awareness and profile – running features on 16...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Environmental
The BID area is a more colourful place because of the bunting, flags (royal and pirate), not to mention the investment in plants and trees and the maintenance and watering of those. The hanging baskets, troughs and planters are filled thanks to the BID and we’re...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Street Cleanliness
The CPOs are our eyes on the street and have direct links in with the Cleaning Squad that get called out to deal with any incidents. We are in ongoing talks with the Council with regards to ensuring they and their contractors fulfil their obligations. We’ve made great...
Sep 4th, 2018 | BID, Safety & Security
The BID funded City Protection Officers (CPOs) have a very visible presence in the City, have formed close links with the police and known trouble spots. They help with a huge number of anti-social incidents as well as more serious matters. The BID also funds and...
Jul 31st, 2018 | BID, Environmental, Street Cleanliness
Gloucester BID procuring supply and maintenance of flowering display throughout the BID area Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) wish to install and plant a number of movable tiered and cascade planters, barrier baskets, hanging baskets, fixed quarto...
Jul 25th, 2018 | BID, News
Gloucester Docks form the most inland port in the United Kingdom and widely accepted as the best preserved example of Victorian Docks anywhere in the country although its history goes back much further than the Victorian era. Queen Elizabeth I granted Gloucester the...
Jul 25th, 2018 | BID, News
1. Gloucester was once a spa Mineral springs were discovered in Gloucester 1814 and the Gloucester Spa Company was duly formed to capitalise on the fashion for taking to the waters. The Spa Pump Room was built in 1815 and the water was declared to be full of...
Jun 12th, 2018 | BID, News
Gloucester’s cheeses have already put it on the culinary map, but there’s more to the southwest England city than its famous fromage. Here foodies will find a community of independent, locally-owned restaurants cooking up everything from authentic Thai and...
May 14th, 2018 | BID
A cup of coffee is the perfect way to while away time, catch up with friends and to warm you up on those colder days. In no particular order, here are some of Gloucester’s best coffee spots… Hubble Bubble, 42-44 Westgate Street Located just a stone’s throw...
Apr 13th, 2018 | BID, Marketing & Promotion, News
Gloucester is full of picturesque places to walk around, great restaurants to dine at and has many shops for you to explore. Here are just a few of our favourite pictures from this week… Enjoy the stunning architecture around the city… …including the...
Feb 28th, 2018 | BID, Events, News
Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) have announced that as part of their efforts to support businesses in the Gloucester BID area, that Gloucester will play host to one of the biggest temporary ZIP wires ever seen in a UK city centre. The ZIP wire which...
Feb 28th, 2018 | BID, News, Safety & Security
The Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) have stepped in to fund the city’s taxi marshal scheme. Members of the BID board unanimously approved to grant £5000 to support taxi marshals in a meeting last month with Gloucester City Council contributing another...
Feb 28th, 2018 | BID, Community, Safety & Security
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...
Feb 28th, 2018 | City Centre, Environmental, News
Winds of change are set to sweep through Gloucester as the city council discuss plans to improve air quality… Last month representatives from around the county met at Gloucestershire County Council’s Shire Hall to discuss the challenges facing authorities and...
Feb 20th, 2018 | City Centre, Events, News
Gloucester Cathedral is delighted to announce the first concert to be performed by the Cathedral Girl Choristers. This beautiful, musical offering for Mothering Sunday will take place in the stunning Cathedral Quire at 4.00pm on Sunday 11 March 2018. Formed just over...
Feb 20th, 2018 | BID, Events
Spend the day strolling through the city of Gloucester and as the afternoon approaches indulge in a beverage or two with friends as you enjoy live entertainment at this year’s Folk Trail! Day 1: Thursday 22nd February – The Old Bell and TANK. Day 2: Friday...
Feb 8th, 2018 | BID
Gloucester Business Improvement District (Gloucester BID) are inviting expressions of interest for supply of a rotating 15 sqm digital screen to be installed in Kings Square Gloucester. The screen shall rotate from vertical to horizontal and pivot on its base. Please...
Jan 25th, 2018 | BID, Events
Folk musicians from around the county will congregate in Gloucester in a month’s time for a brand new, FREE event. The very first Gloucester Folk Trail takes place from 23 to 25 February as venues across the city host traditional and contemporary folk acts for a...
Jan 12th, 2018 | BID, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
It’s been less than six months since 87% of businesses overwhelmingly voted to establish the Gloucester BID (Gloucester Business Improvement District). It is already showing successes, reducing instances of low level crime and helping increase footfall during the busy...
Jan 3rd, 2018 | BID, Safety & Security
Gloucester could soon be joining neighbours Cheltenham and Bristol in being recognised with a national safety award. The Purple Flag is awarded to cities or towns that show that they have a safe and thriving night-time economy, based on the following criteria:...
Dec 19th, 2017 | BID, Environmental
The council wants to preserve Gloucester’s unique heritage and has a new shop front, shutters and signage design guide. Following the same principles as the previous guide produced in the 1990’s, this updated version includes design guidance on replacement shop...
Nov 8th, 2017 | BID
Gloucester has jumped 41 places on the Digital Influence Index, which measures how much people are talking about towns and cities in the UK. The UK Digital Influence Index is calculated by collecting the follower and message count from every UK retailer’s social media...
