New information on ventilation, testing, and fitting rooms, provides guidance to high street businesses ahead of reopening no earlier than April 12. In addition government has announced an extension to non-essential retail opening hours. Government has published...
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21 exciting things to look forward to in Gloucester in 2021
Some incredibly exciting things are happening in Gloucester in 2021 – from £100-million pound development projects and cool, new foodie destinations to some of the most popular events returning to the city. And we can’t wait… With big development projects, pubs...
BID Levy Reminder from Gloucester City Council
For the attention of business owners who have an outstanding BID levy invoice. You will be receiving a reminder from Gloucester City Council in the post - there should have been a letter from Gloucester BID alongside that reminder, but GCC decided not to include it....
New raft of measures to prepare our high streets and seaside resorts for summer (England)
Measures to support a safe and successful reopening of our treasured high streets and seaside resorts ahead of a great summer were announced today by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. • £56 million Welcome Back Fund to help boost the look and feel of high streets...
All Hands To The Pump –
A partnership of organisations including the Institute of Licensing, Best Bar None, Pubwatch, Purple Flag and others have worked together on an initiative to offer free training, webinars and resources to the licensed trade. The website is www.allhandstothepump.com....
FOLK SALE GOES THROUGH
The future of Gloucester's finest range of Tudor, timber framed buildings has been assured following it's sale by the City Council. After five years of negotiations, the former Folk and Regimental museums at 99-103, Westgate Street have been acquired by Gloucester...
Help available for Gloucester businesses severely financially impacted by Covid-19
Gloucester City Council is urging non-essential businesses including retail mandated to close, hospitality, accommodation, gym, leisure centres, hairdressers and nail salons severely financially impacted by Covid during the current lockdown to find out if they are...
Vital government support welcomed by Gloucester charity
Gloucester’s’ flagship community leisure facilities, have received much-needed Government funds to support the recovery from the impact of Covid-19. Aspire Sports and Cultural Trust, the charity that runs the leisure facilities, has worked closely with Gloucester City...
Purchase of Debenhams building puts University of Gloucestershire growth plans at heart of city regeneration
The iconic Debenhams building in the heart of Gloucester city centre is set to become a new campus for teaching, learning and community partnerships, having been bought by the University of Gloucestershire. The University of Gloucestershire announced today that it...
£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications (UK)
The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Smaller businesses can today (15 March 2021) apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20 million SME Brexit Support...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Deadlines for Claims
Here are the deadline for CJRS claim plus a step-by-step guide for employers. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Deadlines for Claims - Mar 2021 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Step by Step Guide for Employers - Mar 2021
Gloucester Gift Card
There are now 34 fantastic businesses that accept the Gloucester Gift Card in store, plus eight accepting it through their online sites. The gift card acts as a local currency, keeping spend with in Gloucester and promoting the different retail, hospitality and...
Mi Rewards Gloucester
This week's Zoom at 2 is about Mi Rewards Gloucester. Mi Rewards Gloucester is a place based scheme that rewards your loyal customers. Consumers register with Mi Rewards, link their debit/credit cards and earn points when they spend in participating businesses. It's...
Help Preserve History by Sharing your Memories of Westgate Street
Gloucester residents are being asked to share their memories of Westgate Street and help conserve its unique history as part of the Cathedral Quarter Heritage Action Zone. The Cathedral Quarter High Street Heritage Action Zone is a £3.8 million scheme run by...
Guidance: Reopening Businesses and Venues
Step 1 - from 8 March Businesses permitted to open remain the same as currently allowed. In addition, businesses eligible to host childcare and supervised activities for children (such as community centres or libraries) will be able to host these activities for...
7 ways you can support Gloucester businesses by treating your future self
From pampering your future self, to being virtually transported to another world — here's how you can support Gloucester businesses in 2021 by treating your future self. It has been a difficult year for a number of Gloucester businesses with many having to close their...
5 secrets from Gloucester businesses to give you the edge in 2021
Gloucester businesses have offered their top tip on how to get the edge in 2021, with everything from celebrating every win, no matter how small, to making sure your team keeps talking. It is a tumultuous time at the moment — especially for businesses — and the third...
11 independent Gloucester businesses you can support by shopping online
With the shops being shut as a result of a third national lockdown, many of us have turned to online shopping. And this means that businesses have had to adapt and launch new online services — with many local independents now offering click and collect. In this hot...
Love Local Day 2021
Gloucester Joins National Initiative to Love Local on 14th February Gloucester Business Improvement District in collaboration with ShopAppy.com is encouraging people to support their local businesses on the 14th of February for ‘Love Local Day’ – Love Local Day is one...
Latest Stay at Home Updates
Stay at Home Assets New Stay at Home assets, which reference specific settings where the virus is being spread, are now available. Please find them here. Further assets, including Professor Chris Whitty's TV ad translations, can be found here. Key messages: The new...
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