Oct 5th, 2021 | BID, News, Safety & Security
The graph shows the data for September 2021, supplied by Gloucester City Safe 85 x Police CCTV Incidents attended for September 2021 Highlights for the Month 1st- Several shoplifting offences today, one was caught, and all items returned, details have been added to...
Sep 9th, 2021 | Business in Focus, News
College Street is claimed to be the best street in Gloucester by its businesses. The route to the cathedral from Westgate Street is cobbled and quirky and is home to a variety of places to shop and visit. We spoke to College Street business owners about what makes...
Aug 31st, 2021 | BID, News
Absorb Some History at the Gloucester History Festival – 4-19th September If you stand today in the middle of Gloucester, you’re above 2,000 years of history: a Roman fortress, a Saxon royal centre, a prosperous medieval market town, a Roundhead bastion and a...
Aug 19th, 2021 | BID, Events
Businesses are gearing up for a busy boost of a day at Gloucester Goes Retro this Saturday 28 August! With only one week to go, the excitement is building for the vintage car, fashion, and music festival which is one of the highlights of the city’s vibrant...
Jul 20th, 2021 | City Centre, Community, Events, News
Gloucester’s History Brought to Life 30th July – 1st August Gloucester’s an ancient place, and wherever you go in the city centre you’re walking over some surprising archaeological remains; city walls, Roman buildings and even medieval churches survive beneath the...
Jul 14th, 2021 | BID, Events, News
Some incredibly exciting things are happening in Gloucester this summer 2021 – from the return of popular festivals and events to exploring the city like you never have before. With popular festivals and events returning, more restrictions being lifted and venues...
Jul 6th, 2021 | BID, Business, Business Support, News
COVID restrictions are set to end in England from step 4 of the Roadmap after the Prime Minister set out how life will soon return close to normal. Social distancing to end, facemasks no longer mandatory, and no limits on gatherings All venues currently closed can...
Jun 30th, 2021 | BID, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News
Centuries have passed since Napoléon Bonaparte branded Britain ‘a nation of shopkeepers’, yet the term – originally intended as an insult, revealed a truth that continues to be a source of national pride – small businesses form the backbone to our economy. As...
Jun 9th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion
Support local businesses this National Picnic Week The annual campaign encourages people to get outside and enjoy some DIY al fresco dining, and there’s never been a better excuse to support Gloucester’s food and drink traders. The city is packed with great spots to...
Jun 7th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, News
We are encouraging people to pack local into their picnics this National Picnic Week. If you offer delicious food for take away, that can be part of a mouth watering package, to enjoy as a picnic in Gloucester – let us know! If you offer a great range of picnic...
Jun 1st, 2021 | BID, City Centre, Events, News
This half term many of Gloucester’s retailers and attractions have joined together to create a feel-good community trail with some amazing prize bundles to be won. The trail was inspired by Gloucester businesses collectively wanting to give something back to the...
May 27th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Events, News
Launching this Saturday is the Feel Good in Gloucester Trail. Get out and about this week with The Gloucester Trail! Created by a group of local and passionate businesses, retailers and attractions combined; this adventure around our home of Gloucester is a fun and...
May 27th, 2021
Glossy the Rabbit was in a mad dash; she was already running late to get to The Guildhall in time to watch the long-awaited Peter Rabbit 2 – The Runaway film! In her haste to get there in time to buy some popcorn before the film started, she did not notice...
May 20th, 2021 | City Centre, Community, News
Donald Insall have been employed by Gloucester City Council to review the existing city centre conservation area management plan. There are 2 principal reasons for this; Firstly it is a statutory duty to review these documents and secondly the Council wants to ensure...
May 20th, 2021 | City Centre, Events, News
Glossy the Rabbit was in a mad dash; she was already running late to get to The Guildhall in time to watch the long-awaited Peter Rabbit 2 – The Runaway film! In her haste to get there in time to buy some popcorn before the film started, she did not notice that all...
May 18th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Community, News, Safety & Security
The areas in which the new COVID-19 variant is spreading fastest are: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Given the increased risk of transmitting COVID-19, you should take particular caution when meeting anyone outside your...
May 13th, 2021 | City Centre, Community, Events, News
Yes Gloucester, you heard it, events are coming back. We are working very closely (well at a distance of 2m at least) with City Council’s events team and they are keeping us up to date on events that are being planned, ones in the pipeline and ones that are...
May 7th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, News
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...
Apr 16th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion
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Apr 16th, 2021 | BID, Environmental, Safety & Security
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...
Apr 8th, 2021 | BID, City Centre, Community, Marketing & Promotion
Last week it was perfect weather for a catch up outside with 5 other people. This week we’ve seen all the seasons, this does not help with deciding what to wear! That aside Gloucester BID has been working with Visit Gloucester to produce a list of outdoor eating...
Apr 8th, 2021 | BID, News, Safety & Security
The graph shows the data for March 2021, supplied by Gloucester City Safe 78 x Police CCTV Incidents attended for March 2021. Highlights for the Month 1st- Located and reported a known teenager to CCTV who was then picked up by police due to being wanted. Spotted and...
Apr 7th, 2021 | BID, Business, News, Safety & Security
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...
Mar 24th, 2021 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community, Marketing & Promotion
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...
Mar 23rd, 2021 | BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion
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...
Mar 22nd, 2021 | BID, Business, News, Public Bodies
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...
Mar 17th, 2021 | BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion
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...
Mar 15th, 2021 | BID, Marketing & Promotion
Mi Rewards Gloucester is a place-centered rewards programme The programme automatically stimulates more spending – the more the customer spends, the greater the value of reward. And, as participation grows, the programme automatically generates more and more...
Mar 8th, 2021 | BID, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News
A new 2.5 mile circular walk around the central part of the City of Gloucester. The route is way marked and includes artwork depicting the different elements of the city and identifying buildings and events of historic interest. ‘Look’ signs point out items of...
Mar 5th, 2021 | BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion, News
There are now over 60 fantastic businesses that accept the Gloucester Gift Card! The gift card acts as a local currency, keeping spend with in Gloucester and promoting the different retail, hospitality and leisure businesses that accept it as a form of payment....
Mar 2nd, 2021 | BID, Business, City Centre
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...
Feb 15th, 2021 | BID, News, Safety & Security
The graph shows the data for January 2021, supplied by Gloucester City Safe 75 Police CCTV Incidents attended for January 2021. Highlights for the Month 1st- Called to investigate two males acting very strangely around the city, spoke with them and found no issues to...
Feb 15th, 2021 | BID, Marketing & Promotion
(Gloucester, 12 February 2021) An amazing 18 businesses have been nominated as most loved as part of national ‘Love Local Day’. The event recognises the UK’s most loved local businesses as well as those most loved within their local and wider areas. Thousands of...
Jan 26th, 2021 | BID, Marketing & Promotion, News
Check out the Hot List by SoGlos: 20 of the tastiest Gloucester takeaways to enjoy this lockdown Take your pick from 20 Gloucester businesses offering takeaway and deliveries to enjoy at home during lockdown three, whether it’s a traditional taste of Italy, a curry...
Jan 22nd, 2021 | Business, City Centre, Community, News
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...
