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City Protection Officers (CPOs) – Monthly Report – March 2019
Highlights for the Month • 1st- Welfare Concerns for female, CPOs attend and locate female on Kings Square, female appeared distressed. CPOs calm her down and pass over all relevant info of organisations for help (The Cavern). The female was very thankful of the help...
read moreCounty council showcasing tech that helps keep people happy, healthy and independent for longer
Remote controlled heating, smart doorbells and electric hoovers are just some of the ways people can stay happy, healthy and independent for longer – and throughout April the county council is going to show just how. The Technology and Equipment Apartment in St...
read moreFunds awarded to community groups for Windrush projects
Community groups in Gloucester who are passionate about the Windrush generation and keen to keep its heritage alive have been awarded funding to deliver projects. The groups joined forces with Community Wellbeing Officers from Gloucester City Council to apply for...
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@GloucesterBID @GloucesterBID @GloucesterBID WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN
GLOUCESTER?
GLOUCESTER BUSINESSES SAID YES TO GLOUCESTERBID.
WE SAID YES TO ACTION IN THE FOLLOWING 8 KEY AREAS;
Improved Safety & Security
WE ALL WANT A CITY THAT IS NOT ONLY SAFER BUT FEELS SAFER FOR ALL THOSE WHO WORK, STUDY, VISIT AND SHOP THERE.
Street Cleanliness
SOME AREAS OF THE PROPOSED BID CLEANLINESS IS BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS, THIS IS ONE OF THE ISSUES IMPROVED.
Physical & Enviromental
FROM HANGING BASKETS TO EFFECTIVE SIGNAGE LINKING PARTS OF THE CITY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC REAL.
Area Marketing & Promotion
AS BUSINESS OWNERS & MANAGERS, WE WANT LOCALS AND VISITORS TO HAVE A PERCEPTION OF GLOUCESTER.
Supporting & Promoting
AS BUSINESS OWNERS & MANAGERS OF THE BID, WE WANT LOCALS AND VISITORS TO HAVE A PERCEPTION OF GLOUCESTER AS A CITY ON THE UP.
Business Cost Reduction
USING THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE PURCHASING, GLOUCESTER BID WILL WORK TO REDUCE COSTS AND IMPROVE SERVICES.
Networking Opportunities
THE FIRST YEAR OF THE BID WILL BE STRENGTHENING GLOUCESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH SUPPORT OF BUSINESS WEST.
Dealing with Public Bodies
REPRESENT THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS WITH THE COUNCIL, POLICE & OTHER PUBLIC BODIES. ENSURING ISSUES ON LOCAL ECONOMY ARE ADDRESSED.
WHAT IS A BID?
A ‘Business Improvement District’. Gloucester’s is made up of 576 businesses who voted in July 2017 to invest approximately £2.5 million back into the city.
WHAT AREA IS COVERED?
In Gloucester, the defined BID Area encompasses the City centre, the Docks area and including Gloucester Quays. Click here to view a graphical map.
WHO'S INVOLVED?
The BID Board is made up of a range of local business owners and professionals, volunteering their time to help the city they’re passionate about.
HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER?
If you'd like to offer your products or services as a benefit to BID members, please submit details so we can put to the Board.
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