Residents are invited to a free event at Horsbere Brook in Barnwood on Monday 15th August. The meadow at Horsbere will be restored thanks to special seed planting events which are taking place over the summer. The next session, which is free to attend, takes place...
Community
Commissioner’s new plan will build on lessons of first term
Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl will underline the importance of local policing in his next Police and Crime Plan. It is, he will say, ‘the golden thread’ that links police with local communities and makes policing in the UK unique to other...
Community comes together to beat knife crime
Following last December’s Safer Gloucester led ‘Community Conversation’ event at Gloucester Guildhall, residents are being asked to join in the conversation about community safety in the city. At the event at the Guildhall, local residents, community groups and...
Council sends clear message against fraud
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting residents who have been approached by neighbours asking them to commit parking fraud. Residents in the Westgate area of Gloucester city centre have come forward in support of the restricted permits for parking in their...
Council supports flood scheme for more affordable insurance
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting a government scheme which will help owners with property at risk of flooding to buy insurance at reasonable and affordable prices. The government has agreed a scheme called ‘Flood Re’ with the Association of British...
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 website www.SupportGloucester.uk to provide...
CPOs at work in Gloucester
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...
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Trophy Tour is coming to Gloucestershire following historic win
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 win against Belgium in the 2015 Davis Cup final, when Team GB hoisted the...
Deal signed to bring new urban village to Gloucester creating hundreds of new affordable homes
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...
Dealership’s football match raises £292 for charities
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 the event at the Newport International Sports Village on June 14 and some of the money raised...
Destination – Rio? Abbie hoping for Olympic sevens selection after whirlwind rugby year with England
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 full-time contract with England Women’s rugby last September, Brown has travelled the world with the...
Discover the monastic heritage of Gloucester Cathedral this summer!
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...
E-fit released following burglary in Hardwicke
An e-fit has been released of a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary in Hardwicke. Two men broke into a woman’s house on Green Lane, whilst she was at home. One of the offenders threatened her with a screwdriver whilst demanding money. Although not physically...
E-fit released following serious sexual assault in Painswick
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