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 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...
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...
Jan 18th, 2021 | BID, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
We would like to understand your thoughts on the current and potential future focus areas of Gloucester BID from the perspective of your business. Please find a link to a short survey here. We appreciate your input and feedback. Your answers will inform Gloucester BID...
Jan 8th, 2021 | City Centre, Community, News
#GloucesterCan January Pledge is a call to action for individuals and families living in Gloucester to bring some kindness back into the communities where they live. One of the most encouraging things to witness during the first lockdown was the undeniable rise in...
Jan 5th, 2021 | BID, Business, News
Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring £594 million discretionary fund also made available to support other impacted businesses comes in...
Jan 4th, 2021 | Business, City Centre, News
Learn more about Gloucester’s High Street Heritage Action Zone – Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Gloucester Westgate is one of the oldest and best preserved areas of Gloucester and the main commercial route linking the cathedral to the rest of the city. One of...
Dec 22nd, 2020 | BID, Business, News
Raise The Bar have created a manifesto of asks called #BounceBackBetter. Gloucester BID is backing this and we’re calling on Government to: to provide a one-off ‘Bounce Back’ grant of up to £15,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in Tier 2 and Tier 3...
Dec 1st, 2020
New and returning favourite stalls, live music and something for all the family! Join us at our Orchard Street Market* on the first weekend of the month. Discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from...
Nov 18th, 2020
Everyday is a Small Business Saturday! Even more so this year! Let’s celebrate all the small businesses in our glorious city! On the 5th December shout about your favourite small business in Gloucester city centre. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots,...
Nov 30th, 2020 | BID, Business, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
Free parking is coming to Gloucester every Thursday until Christmas at two city centre sites. Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) and Gloucester City Council are funding free parking in both the Kings Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centre car parks, all day,...
Nov 19th, 2020 | BID, Business, News
If you are providing a delivery or click & collect service In Your Area are giving local retail businesses the chance to get their name in front of their users – for FREE! In Your Area have teamed up with their sister Reach PLC titles around the country to...
Nov 2nd, 2020 | BID, News, Safety & Security
Highlights for the Month 1st- Called to speak with and remove a very large group of street drinkers who were creating a disturbance in a public space area. Engaged with several groups of youths who were becoming a public nuisance, could have led to further anti-social...
Mar 10th, 2020 | BID, Events
Gloucester Brew Week | 30th March – 5th April 2020 Gloucester Brew Week is set to celebrate all things brewed – from tea and coffee to craft ale and cider, in a variety of Gloucester venues. Organised by Gloucester BID with support from Gloucester City Council,...
Oct 21st, 2019
The third Gloucester Folk Trail is coming to the city, this February thanks to Gloucester BID. Enjoy a range of folk artists, musicians, arts & crafts, entertainment and more. See Facebook page for updates: facebook.com/GloucesterFolkTrail
Feb 4th, 2020 | BID, Events
The line-up of the Gloucester Folk Trail 2020 has been announced for the popular music festival taking place on 21 to 23 February. This year’s programme features over 50 live performances with more than 40 acts across 16 local venues. There will also be a special...
Jan 30th, 2020 | Business, Business Awards & Achievements, News
The licensed premises industry of Gloucester came together on the night of Tuesday 21 January to celebrate the accreditation of the city’s pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs to the annual Best Bar None scheme. This year, the awards ceremony was held at Gloucester...
Jan 16th, 2020 | News
The licensed premises industry of Gloucester will come together on the night of Tuesday 21 January to celebrate the accreditation of the city’s pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs at the annual Best Bar None scheme. This will be the fifth year the scheme has been...
Jan 10th, 2020 | Business in Focus
New kids on the block bringing a twist to casual dining on Eastgate Street. The Vine Bar & Kitchen are a gin & cocktail bar, offering something a little extra. Drinks, casual dining, afternoon teas and chic function rooms. We met up with Angela...
Jan 9th, 2020 | BID
Go Vegan this month in the city, with Veganuary! For those of you who don’t know what Veganism is: “Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status...
Nov 5th, 2019
Enjoy live, festive music on the ornate bandstand during the Victorian markets and on the weekends leading up to Christmas. Expect carols and all your Christmas favourites as well as local musicians busking to add a sprinkling of the Christmas spirit to the city...
Nov 5th, 2019
Enjoy live, festive music on the ornate bandstand during the Victorian markets and on the weekends leading up to Christmas. Expect carols and all your Christmas favourites as well as local musicians busking to add a sprinkling of the Christmas spirit to the city...
Dec 18th, 2019 | BID, News
Small Business Saturday was a huge success this year in the city. Our local indies had their shop fronts gleaming, staff on top form and offers rolling out. Now that we’re on the countdown to Christmas, the city centre is bustling with shoppers, music,...
Nov 5th, 2019
Enjoy live, festive music on the ornate bandstand during the Victorian markets and on the weekends leading up to Christmas. Expect carols and all your Christmas favourites as well as local musicians busking to add a sprinkling of the Christmas spirit to the city...
