People fear plans to plant a wildflower meadow in a Gloucester park could lead to children stepping on broken glass. Gloucester City Council is in the process of planting a...
More needs to be done to fix the “bad culture” at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service according to a recent inspection. In July last year, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary...
There are concerns over how the ten-story tower block of flats planned for Gloucester Docks will “completely dominate” the nearby historic buildings. Rokeby Merchant Developments Ltd was granted permission by...
Conservative candidate Lorraine Campbell “will continue the work of her dear friend Colin Organ” as she was elected to represent Tuffley on Gloucester City Council last night. She received 502...
Hundreds of residents want more coordination from Gloucestershire highways to avoid “nightmare” delays in Churchdown. They have had to put up with constant roadworks and closures which are adding to...
Over the last 12 months, as part of the Cathedral Quarter project, Gloucester City Council has been working with urban design consultants McGregor Coxall to consider and propose improvements to the public realm in Westgate Street. This includes ways of making the...
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
Here are the deadline for CJRS claim plus a step-by-step guide for employers. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Deadlines for Claims – Mar 2021 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Step by Step Guide for Employers – Mar 2021 ...
The cost of living crisis is driving more people in Gloucestershire to consume cannabis, according to police and crime commissioner Chris Nelson. The Conservative PCC told Times Radio yesterday that...
To celebrate the Centenary of the Cotton Motorcycle company and the 25th anniversary of the Cotton Motorcycle Club, the largest collection of Cotton Motorcycles will be roaring up to the “The Folk of Gloucester” on Saturday the 10th of August 2019 from 11am to 4pm....
Gloucester Cathedral Choir has a famous musical tradition dating back almost 500 years and now you have the opportunity to be part of that tradition as a Girl Chorister. We are searching for Girls to join the acclaimed Cathedral Choir in September 2018. Voice trials...
Gloucester City Council has launched a new campaign asking you to think before you throw things in your black bin. Since the improved recycling service was launched back in January,...
Gloucester Council leader Richard Cook faced many sleepless nights over the huge risk in undertaking The Forum but is extremely proud to see the redevelopment coming together. He says if...
Councillor Richard Cook Gloucester City Council Leader Gloucester City Council leader Richard Cook has called on unions to “be responsible” and not put lives at risk with strike action during...
Council chiefs in Gloucester have spoken of their proudest achievements during what has been an extremely difficult financial year for the authority. Gloucester City Council leader Richard Cook (C, Kingsway)...
Motorists who flout driving rules across five places in Gloucestershire may soon be issued £70 fines as council chiefs plan to install automatic number plate recognition cameras to catch offenders....
Shire Hall chiefs are in talks with other meals on wheels providers to make sure hundreds of pensioners don’t go hungry from April. Gloucestershire’s meals on wheels provider Apetito Ltd...
Gloucester City Council chiefs are refusing to release a damning report into a blunder which could cost taxpayers up to £180,000 despite councillors voting to discuss the issue in public....
Gloucester library’s “fantastic” relocation to the former Debenhams building is a step closer after council leaders approved the move today. Gloucestershire County Council is planning to relocate the library from...
Civic chiefs have back calls to create more wildflower meadows to brighten up Gloucester and help bees to thrive. Wildflower meadows have been planted in many parts of the city...
The image of a famous painting of a naked woman which appeared on an empty building in Gloucester has been removed. Pranksters are believed to have placed a wallpaper copy...
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting residents who have been approached by neighbours asking them to commit parking fraud. Residents in the Westgate area of Gloucester city centre have come forward...
Two county council social workers have been shortlisted in the annual Social Worker of the Year Awards which recognizes inspiring social work. Lauren Main, a social worker in Children’s Services, has...
Gloucester City Council wants to plant thousands of new trees to tackle climate change but is struggling to employ a dedicated officer for the task. In September 2021, Gloucester City...
Staff shortage is a serious problem across some departments at Gloucestershire County Council according to civic chiefs. There is a national shortage of workers in many sectors and employers are...
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting a government scheme which will help owners with property at risk of flooding to buy insurance at reasonable and affordable prices. The government has agreed...
Families across Gloucestershire are expected to be hit by council tax increases next year which could be as high as five per cent – at a time when many are...
More than 13,000 trees will be planted to replace the newly-planted ones which died in Gloucester after not being watered during last summer’s drought. Gloucester City Council planted thousands of...
Copyright: Shaun Moore Gloucester City Council’s customer services reception could move to Eastgate Shopping Centre. The council agreed to move its offices to the shopping centre as its three-year lease...
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has received planning permission to create a new adults and children’s services hub. This new centre will replace the old magistrates court buildings located in Barbican...
Free to use tennis courts in Gloucester are due to get a revamp next month. Gloucester City Council chiefs say repair work is due to go ahead at the tennis...
Civic leaders have announced they will refurbish the tennis courts at the Oval in Gloucester and have ruled out charging people to play there. Gloucester City Council had been in...
Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet has approved up to £3.6 million to fund a family-based healthier lifestyles programme to tackle childhood obesity. On Wednesday, the cabinet approved £450,000 of funding per...
Gloucester City Council’s appointment area will move from The Gateway to Eastgate Shopping Centre this month. Pre-booked face-to-face appointments will be held at the new appointment centre within the shopping...
Civic chiefs in Gloucestershire have voted to give themselves a pay rise on the same day they agreed to ask residents to pay more council tax. Gloucestershire County Council approved...
The countdown is on for Gloucester’s free three-day Folk Trail when the city will be alive with activity! Venues across the city will attract folk fans from across the country during the Folk Trail from Friday 18th February to Sunday 20th February. The annual event...
Care workers have too long been undervalued and should be paid at least £2 more than the national minimum wage, Shire Hall chiefs say. Gloucestershire County Councillors have recognised this...
Download COVID action cards, which advises what you should do if there is an outbreak in your organisation. There are specific cards relevant to each of the sectors listed below: Restaurants/pubs/cafés/takeaways DOWNLOAD Campsites and caravan parks DOWNLOAD...
COVID19 Advice for Gloucester Businesses BID members will, no doubt, already be aware of the many websites that are currently offering business advice and support, but the following links might be of special interest…. If you’ve not seen, we’ve set up the...
After hearing about a location on Southgate Street, just near to Julian Charles, being littered with needles and other litter, the Gloucester City Protection Officers did not hesitate by assisting Urbaser [Amey] by going to CGL, collecting a needle box and clearing...
On a daily basis the CPOs are dealing with a wide range of issues from lost children to fly-tipping and shoplifters to street drinkers. We are getting feedback from shops to say their stock loss has reduced and the prolific shoplifters are very frustrated at being...
More than 800 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued on behalf of Gloucester City Council this year, to crack down on environmental crime offences including fly-tipping and littering. The...
Crazy Goat Crazy Goat are a young vibrant traditional folk band from Devon. At a Crazy Goat gig expect lots of West Country fun from this energetic band fuelled by scrumpy and cheese. They’ll give you an evening of entertainment with song and tunes from all over the...
Supporting Gloucester’s businesses has never been more important after months of coronavirus restrictions, and a new campaign means there’s also never been a better reason. Spend It is a nationwide initiative which encourages people to use Town and City Gift Cards to...
The cost of the cyber attack which hit Gloucester City Council has risen to £787,000 so far and civic chiefs cannot rule out it will top £1 million. Benefit payments,...
Dampiers Round We bring a lively sound on a variety of instruments – mainly fiddle, guitar and bass, but often flute, keyboard and harp. Dampier’s have established a reputation as a Folk Festival Dance Band, a Playford Ball Band, or Ceilidh or Barn Dance...
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