Oct 5th, 2021 | BID, News
Gloucester Quays will be seeing its first Asian Street Food Market on the 30-31 of October this month. This is a great chance for the people of Gloucestershire to try a variety of Asian cuisines from a range of countries, some of which include Vietnamese, Philipines,...
Sep 23rd, 2024 | City Centre
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The Forum’s “amazing” green wall which is set to reduce both noise and air pollution and increase biodiversity in Gloucester is nearing completion....
‘Amazing’ green wall on The Forum’s city centre multi-storey car park nears completion by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Mar 22nd, 2023 | City Centre
A consumer and motoring disputes expert has blasted the “confusing” parking tariffs which are catching out drivers at Gloucester Docks. Doug Forbes was hit with a £80 parking charge while...
‘Confusing’ city parking tariff blasted as ‘money making’ trap by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 5th, 2022 | City Centre
‘Incompetent’ civic chiefs have been blasted after photographs of a £35,000 Gloucester garden refurbishment show the site covered in weeds and rubbish. The Wellington Parade Garden, better known as the...
‘Incompetent’ council chiefs blasted over delays to revamp garden by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Dec 5th, 2023 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, News
Staff will receive a £50 Gloucester Gift Card to spend at almost 100 local businesses. Gloucester firms can use the trivial benefits scheme to reward staff, tax free. Gloucester financial advisers Quayside Wealth Management is rewarding its team using the city’s local...
Mar 24th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday 30th March, and we’re encouraging everyone to ‘shop local’ to help boost Gloucester’s economy. A strong ‘support local’ message is being issued ahead of Mother’s Day on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the Gloucester...
Jul 8th, 2025 | BID, City Centre, News, Shop Gloucester
With the end of the school year on its way, residents are encouraged to think local with teacher gifts to boost Gloucester’s economy. A clear ‘support local’ message has been shared ahead of the end of term on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the...
May 23rd, 2023 | News, City Centre, Education
Gloucester Civic Trust has unveiled the latest and final exhibition of its exciting heritage project Rebirth of The Folk of Gloucester; What, Where, When, Why? “We Stitched” is a celebration of Tudor creativity inspired by the medieval wall art uncovered when the...
May 16th, 2022 | BID, Business Support, Safety & Security
What is #ShopKind? #ShopKind is a retail industry campaign, co-ordinated by ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) on behalf of the UK Home Office, that is responding to the growing problem of abuse and violence toward shopworkers. The aims are simple: •...
Sep 21st, 2022 | City Centre
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is set to acquire three new and more modern specialist vehicles. A report submitted to Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet says the current fleet is...
£1.25 million investment in new fire service vehicles by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Mar 15th, 2021 | BID, Business
The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Smaller businesses can today (15 March 2021) apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20 million SME Brexit Support...
Mar 22nd, 2023 | City Centre
Council leaders are set to approve plans for £6.4 million children’s home and staying-close flats in Gloucester. Gloucestershire County Council’s (GCC) cabinet will be asked to approve plans to provide...
£6.4 million children’s home and ‘staying-close’ flats plan to be approved by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 21st, 2023 | City Centre
Gloucestershire County Council will be given further funds to help vulnerable households from the start of April. The Government has awarded £7,384,966.28 to the council from the Household Support Fund...
£7M awarded to Gloucestershire County Council to help vulnerable households by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 24th, 2022 | BID, News
A ‘safari’ of animal art is being let loose in Gloucester this half-term to brighten up some of its empty city centre shops and alleyways. Colourful murals and posters have been created by 10-year-old Euan Moorey. The murals of a rat and a badger are in the Queen’s...
Nov 7th, 2022 | BID, News
100 years of Ice Cream! Come to The Folk of Gloucester this November to learn more about our ice cream heritage. This month Gloucester Civic Trust, in partnership with Wall’s Gloucester, is hosting an exhibition at The Folk of Gloucester celebrating 100 years of the...
Feb 2nd, 2021 | News, BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion
With the shops being shut as a result of a third national lockdown, many of us have turned to online shopping. And this means that businesses have had to adapt and launch new online services — with many local independents now offering click and collect. In this hot...
May 23rd, 2024 | 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...
125 planters place around Gloucester city centre by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Apr 2nd, 2024 | News, Business, City Centre, Community
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...
Nov 2nd, 2022 | City Centre
Developers have been given the go-ahead to build 150 homes on a former RAF base in Gloucester. Gloucester City Council has granted permission for Vistry Homes Ltd to develop 14.3...
150 homes plan on former RAF site approved by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 27th, 2022 | City Centre
Plans to build 150 homes on a former RAF base in Gloucester are set to be approved next week. Vistry Homes Ltd wants permission from Gloucester City Council to develop...
150 homes plan set to be approved by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 19th, 2022 | City Centre
Police in Gloucester are appealing for information to trace a teenager wanted in connection with a rape. Detectives urgently need to speak to 17-year-old Reuben Schultz following an incident in...
17-year-old boy wanted in connection with rape in Gloucester by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
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...
Dec 7th, 2021 | Reindeer Offers
If you need to refuel whilst finding your reindeers with your family, head on over to The Comfy Pew Cafe Bistro, on College Street, show your flyer and get 20% off your bill!
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...
Sep 8th, 2023 | City Centre
Every groom in the UK knows that a stag do is an obligatory right of passage organized by the best man, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get together with...
5 Fantastic Destinations for a Stag Do in Gloucester by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 15th, 2021 | News, BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion
Gloucester businesses have offered their top tip on how to get the edge in 2021, with everything from celebrating every win, no matter how small, to making sure your team keeps talking. It is a tumultuous time at the moment — especially for businesses — and the third...
Sep 1st, 2022 | BID, News
The Real Greek at Gloucester Quays will open with an exciting special offer, providing diners with 50% off food from the main menu from Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd September. The offer will be available each day for dine in only. The Real Greek is opening its 24th...
Mar 22nd, 2023 | City Centre
St James and All Saints and Christ Church Gloucester has been awarded £25,000. Gloucestershire County Council is proud to announce which 52 community projects will receive funding from their £1.5...
52 community projects to share £1.5m Levelling Up Together grant by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 23rd, 2023 | City Centre
Plans to install an ‘unsightly’ 5G mobile phone mast in a leafy Gloucester street have been turned down. CK Hutchison Networks Limited wanted permission from Gloucester City Council to place...
5G mast plans rejected by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 24th, 2021 | BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion
From pampering your future self, to being virtually transported to another world — here’s how you can support Gloucester businesses in 2021 by treating your future self. It has been a difficult year for a number of Gloucester businesses with many having to close...
Jul 14th, 2021 | News, BID, Events
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...
Apr 14th, 2023 | City Centre
This year a total of 6237 Gloucestershire children have been offered a primary school place for September, with 99 per cent being admitted to one of their preferred schools. 92...
99 per cent of pupils offered a place at a school of their choice by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
May 7th, 2026 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community
Help us create a joyful, inclusive celebration of community, diversity at a Courage & Belonging Picnic. Help welcome guests, assist with activities, and ensure a smooth, fun-filled day! Location: Llanthony Secunda Priory Date: Saturday 20th June 2026, event time...
Mar 10th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion
University of Gloucestershire is set to launch two exhibitions at its new City Campus, exploring the history of one of Gloucester’s most iconic buildings. Marking a moment of transition for the former retail location – now a modern centre of teaching and learning –...
Nov 29th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, News
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...
May 24th, 2023 | Events, City Centre, Community, News
We’re fast approaching the May half-term school holidays, plus another bank holiday, and Gloucester city centre will be a hive of activity for children of all ages! Don your gown, fix your crown and get selfie ready on the throne fit for a King or Queen at Gloucester...
Jun 12th, 2025 | Business, City Centre, Community, Events
Join us in Gloucester to celebrate 80 years of the Moomins with a joyful programme of art, activities, and storytelling across Gloucester Docks, the Museum of Gloucester, and Gloucester Guildhall. Inspired by The Moomins and the Great Flood, this city-wide celebration...
Apr 28th, 2026 | BID, Business, City Centre, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
Gloucester BID is delighted to confirm the return of Dino-ROAR Weekend, set to roar into Kings Square on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026. Bigger and better than ever, the popular event will once again turn the heart of Gloucester into a prehistoric playground,...
Oct 28th, 2024 | City Centre, News
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...
Jan 21st, 2026 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Feature, Public Bodies, Safety & Security
The Gloucester City Protection Officers (CPOs), funded by Gloucester BID, Gloucester City Council, and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, have once again delivered a year of visible, proactive and impactful support across the city...
Jun 11th, 2023 | City Centre
NHS warn against service ‘message fatigue’ ahead of latest strike as impact will last for over a week and advise the public to only attend A&E if symptoms are life...
A&E changes during Junior Doctors’ strike by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 24th, 2023 | City Centre
National Highways is set to reopen the A40 in Gloucestershire as a major project nears completion to rebuild the carriageway following a landslip. A landslide in February 2021 affected safety...
A40 Eastbound in Gloucestershire re-opens as landslide repairs near completion by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 8th, 2023 | City Centre
The county council celebrated Gloucestershire’s activity providers at its first ‘HAF Awards’ which celebrates organisations who help to make the Holiday Activities and Food programme a success. On Thursday 24...
Activity providers celebrated at council’s first HAF Awards by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Mar 31st, 2025 | City Centre
Extra police will be on patrol in Gloucester tonight as part of an operation to tackle offending in the night-time economy. Operation Comet aims to ensure the safety of people...
Additional police officers to patrol Gloucester city centre on Saturday night by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 24th, 2022 | Business, City Centre
The application window for discretionary grants from those businesses identified in the government guidance as most impacted by the Omicron variant is now open and will close at midnight on 20 February 2022. This does include those businesses who do not receive a...
Aug 7th, 2024 | BID, Business Support, Safety & Security
“On the 29th July, a knife attack which led to the death of three children was followed by a misinformation campaign. The has lead to significant civil unrest and even riots in some towns and cities across the UK. Some of the disruption has been felt in town centres...
Aug 10th, 2022 | City Centre
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to stay safe during the warm weather this summer. The warm weather in recent weeks means there is greater risk of fires...
Advice on how to avoid fires and stay safe this summer by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 21st, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events
Gloucester Tall Ships, the bi-annual festival that celebrates the city’s global connections and vibrant maritime heritage has announced its biggest music line-up ever, which is set to electrify Gloucester Docks for three days over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from...
Mar 22nd, 2023 | City Centre
A fuel spill like the 3,000 litre one which happened at Gloucestershire Airport last year will not happen again, council chiefs have been assured. Civic chiefs in Cheltenham raised questions...
Airport assures civic chiefs major fuel spill ‘won’t happen again’ by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 27th, 2022 | Folk Trail Artist
Alex Davies Veteran singer/songwriter Alex Davies has been a regular performer on the Gloucestershire music scene since moving to the Forest of Dean in 2015. His attempts to record a follow up to his 1978 debut album have been repeatedly stymied, most recently by...
