CITY CENTRE NEWS
Winners Announced for Gloucester’s Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition
Gloucester’s festive spirit shone brightly this year with the annual Best Dressed Christmas Window competition, showcasing the creativity and charm of local businesses. Judged by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, the event celebrated the business community's...
Gloucester BID Continues Partnership with City Centre Council Team to Enhance Cleanliness
Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) continues a strong partnership with the city centre council team, focusing on maintaining and improving the cleanliness of our beloved city centre. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to creating an...
Gloucester Retailers Meeting – 11am 8th January 2025
Come and enjoy a coffee and a conversation around a table with fellow retailers in Gloucester. Share insights and potential collaborations. This is a meeting for retailers in the city. Free for BID members to attend. Please book your space today. Non BID members are...
Hundreds of Santas fill Gloucester’s Kings Square
Ryan Barkle / Twitter More than 650 people dressed as Santa ran through Gloucester earlier. The Gloucester Santa Fun set off from King’s Square with a 1km or 5km route on offer. Today’s event raised more than £5,000 for local charity. The event is...
Join in the Christmas Shop Window Competition
Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas in Gloucester Experience the magic of the season as local businesses transform their shop windows into festive displays. Participate in the excitement and register your business to be part of the competition! Register your city centre...
The Ask for Angela Scheme: A Vital Safety Initiative for Gloucester
In today’s world, personal safety is a top priority for many, particularly when socialising or enjoying a night out. The Ask for Angela scheme, which has been adopted by various cities across the UK, provides a discreet and effective way for individuals to seek help...
Improving City Centre Appearance with Fix My Street
The appearance of a city centre reflects its vibrancy and community spirit, and everyone can play a role in its upkeep. One simple yet effective way to contribute is by using the app Fix My Street. This tool empowers citizens to report issues such as potholes,...
Supporting Local Businesses in Gloucester: Celebrating Small Business Saturday on December 7th
As the festive season approaches, the importance of supporting local businesses has never been more evident. In Gloucester, small businesses are at the heart of the city’s vibrant community, offering unique products, personalised services, and a warm, welcoming...
Mi Rewards Gloucester: Earn Points and Get Rewarded for Shopping Local
Mi Rewards Gloucester is an exciting loyalty program that lets you earn rewards while supporting local businesses across the city. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, dining out, shopping for a special gift, or enjoying a local experience, every purchase at...
A Guide to Entertaining & Dining in Gloucester this Winter
Gloucester BID have called upon valued partners around the city to create ‘Winter in Gloucester’, an entertainment and dining guide for the winter period. Helping you to plan and make wonderful memories with friends, family and colleagues. This winter there are some...
Gift unbeatable local choice to your people – now with no fee!
Christmas is on its way, and you can now effortlessly reward your people AND show your support for local with digital Town & City Gift Cards! Brand new technology - introduced this October - allows your organisation to distribute Gloucester digital e-card Gift...
Funding Launched In Gloucester To Support Local People To Get Creative
Two funding pots held by Gloucester City Council worth a combined £77,000 have launched to support people and organisations in Gloucester to create, take part in and experience high quality creative activities and events next year between April 2025 and March 2026....
Winners of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024 revealed
The winners of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024 have been revealed at a black tie gala event at the city’s Guildhall. Showcasing the very best that the city has to offer, from its businesses, charities and organisations to the individuals that help make it...
The ‘quay’ to local shopping in Gloucester
Gloucester Quays have replaced their existing gift card with their city’s local gift card. Over 160 businesses now accept the Gloucester Gift Card, which is designed to drive footfall and encourage local spending. Gloucester Quays, is now accepting the city’s local...
Hidden Roman monument under city centre shopping centre to reopen for public tours
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democray Reporter Tours of a Roman monument under a Gloucester city centre shopping centre could soon return. The King’s Bastion, which is a remarkable and important monument hidden beneath the King’s Walk Shopping Centre in Gloucester,...
Eastgate Shopping centre and market revamp is a go as Labour confirms £11m boost for council
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Ambitious plans to transform Gloucester city centre are a step closer to fruition as the Government confirms it will provide £11 million of levelling up funding. The bold new vision for a vibrant garden quarter in the...
Wellbeing this Winter with Prosperity Holistics at Gloucester Quays
Embrace Winter Wellness: Give the Gift of Health with Prosperity Holistics Winter is a time for cozy moments and celebration, but it can also bring seasonal stress, low energy, and health challenges. This year, Prosperity Holistics invites you to prioritise the...
A whole host of seasonal offerings for the newly reimagined Dr. Foster
Based in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the newly reimagined well-known waterside retreat, has added some exciting new additions to their offering this Autumn. Following a successful reopening earlier this summer, with a complete design overhaul by renowned restaurant...
Sheriff to hold Assize of Ale on home turf
Gloucester’s historic Sheriff’s Assize of Ale is once again taking place this year and the current Sheriff will know the patch arguably better than any other. The Assize of Ale tours pubs in the city centre, the Docks and Quays – all of which fall in the...
Rare chance to see inside mediaeval Gloucester church
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democray Reporter People have the chance to visit a historic church in Gloucester during the run-up to Christmas. St Nicholas’ Church which was built for merchant traders beside the city’s long since demolished West Gate is open from...
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