CITY CENTRE NEWS
National award for exhibition that opens up museum’s archives
The Museum of Gloucester has won a national award after opening up its costume collection to reveal over 100 items not previously on display to the public. The exhibition called Buttons, Badges and Blazers featured among its items, the school uniform of a member of...
125 planters place around Gloucester city centre
Over 125 planters of various types, containing thousands of plants were added to brighten up the city last week. For the last 5 years, Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) has arranged for city streets to be adorned with beautiful blooms and this year has...
Plans to demolish old Gloucester Sainsbury’s to make way for 55 flats approved
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Revised plans to demolish a former Gloucester city centre Sainsbury’s supermarket to make way for 55 flats have been given the go-ahead. Clarehouse Developments Ltd was granted permission by Gloucester City Council last...
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival to return this weekend
Credit: National Historic Ships Uk By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The larger vessels taking part in this weekend’s Gloucester Tall Ships Festival are expected to arrive from Friday morning. More details have been released about the plans for this...
Gloucester Shanty Festival & Pirate Walk set to delight crowds
Ahoy me hearties and land lubbers, at the end of this month, Gloucester City Centre will be awash with more sea fairing shenanigans, with the free Gloucester Shanty Festival and Pirate Walk – 25th & 26th May. As part of the much-anticipated Tall Ships Festival,...
Gloucester Shanty Festival & Pirate Walk Set to Delight the City Crowds This Bank Holiday Weekend!
Ahoy me hearties and land lubbers, next Bank Holiday weekend, Gloucester City Centre will be awash with more sea fairing shenanigans, with the free Gloucester Shanty Festival and Pirate Walk - 25th & 26th May. As part of the much-anticipated Tall Ships Festival,...
Roarsome Pride of Gloucestershire art trail coming to Cheltenham and Gloucester
Businesses, schools and community groups can join the pack to support an incredible wildlife sculpture trail coming to Gloucestershire. It will see more than 30 majestic lions individually decorated by artists taking to the streets of both Cheltenham and Gloucester...
Dragon Boat Festival returns raising money for Young Gloucestershire and other local charities!
It’s May and teams are counting down to Sunday May, 12th and this years’ Dragon Boat Festival at Gloucester Docks. The charity event is once again organised by the Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn, and is set to see teams racing across the day aiming to be the top...
Refurb bid for city-centre pub hopes to ‘put Gloucester back on the map’
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are hopes the refurbishment of a closed city-centre pub would help put Gloucester on the map as a destination for a night out. Rich Palmer, 42, who was born and grew up in the city has returned home after a decade...
New High Sheriff of Gloucestershire appointed
A former BBC editor has been appointed as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in a special ceremony. Mark Hurrell was sworn into the ceremonial role at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday. Lord Lieutenant Edward Gillespie OBE, outgoing High Sheriff Henry Robinson,...
Channel 4 to host election debate in Gloucester
Channel 4 will host an election debate in Gloucester this month. The broadcaster is the first network to confirm plans for a national TV debate of the main parties contending in upcoming local elections. ‘The UK Decides: Local Elections Debate’ will take place on...
Gloucester City council reaches out to city’s landlords
Copyright: Shaun Moore Gloucester City Council is looking for landlords with rental properties to match them with prospective tenants who are ready to move in.  The council wants to build strong relationships with landlords and offers a Landlord Incentive Scheme to...
Work on Gloucester Docks landmark revamp with ten-storey tower block to begin in September
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Work to redevelop a landmark building in Gloucester Docks looks set to begin this autumn but the planned ten-storey tower block of flats may not be finished until 2028, according to city MP Richard Graham. Rokeby...
Armed Forces personnel and veterans cafe to open at Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is launching a new veterans cafe in Gloucester next week with the support of Gloucestershire County Council. The cafe is being launched for serving Armed Forces personnel,...
Gloucester company celebrates 30th Birthday with end-of-an-era climbing competition
After 30 years of climbing the walls, The Warehouse in Gloucester is marking the occasion with both a nod to the past and an eye on the future by holding their last ever competition on Saturday 13th April While an official date hasn’t been set, with the brand...
Improvements to be made to GL1 Leisure Centre with Government funding
Gloucester City Council has been awarded a share of a £60 million Government fund to make improvements to swimming pools at GL1 Leisure Centre. The council will receive a total of £432,500 to make improvements to GL1 that will ensure its long-term financial...
15 minutes to learn how to save a life: Gloucester Brewery installing new defibrillator and free CPR training day
Thanks to the Sam Polledri Foundation, Gloucester Brewery, and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), residents of Gloucester will soon have their best chance on their worst day. A public access defibrillator is being installed on the Warehouse 4 building on...
New book tells the story of Gloucester’s regeneration
A new book telling the story of Gloucester’s regeneration has been released. Entitled ‘Believing in Gloucester’, the book covers the major developments in the city over the last 25 years or so, including those that have happened and those that fell by the wayside –...
Enjoy the awe and wonder of Gloucester Cathedral this Easter
Gloucester Cathedral welcomes all to participate in its services and events during the festival of Easter, as it proclaims the message of hope. There is something for everyone at Gloucester Cathedral this Holy Week and Easter. From services to fun family activities,...
Closed multi-storey car park to partially reopen as council agrees £220k repair plan
A Gloucester city centre multi-storey car park could reopen before the summer as council chiefs agree to a £220,000 repair plan. Longsmith Street car park has been closed since September last year due to safety concerns. The site has been earmarked for redevelopment...