It’s been less than six months since 87% of businesses overwhelmingly voted to establish the Gloucester BID (Gloucester Business Improvement District). It is already showing successes, reducing instances of low level crime and helping increase footfall during the busy...
Environmental
Breath of fresh air for Gloucester
Winds of change are set to sweep through Gloucester as the city council discuss plans to improve air quality... Last month representatives from around the county met at Gloucestershire County Council’s Shire Hall to discuss the challenges facing authorities and how...
CPOs – Keeping the City Clean, working with Urbaser [Amey]
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...
Gloucester City Centre Conservation Area Appraisal is Now Open for Public Consultation
The City Centre Conservation Area Appraisal Public Consultation is now live and comments on the document and the management proposals within it are invited. The closing date for comments is 20th December 2023. If you wish to view the document and comment on it you can...
Gloucester Docks Dredging Update – 1st February 2024
Below is the latest update from the Canal & River Trust on the dredging at Gloucester Docks: “The Canal & River Trust’s dredging programme at Gloucester Docks has continued at the start of 2024 with good progress being made ahead of the boating season and...
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Quarterly Gloucester BID Update
Safety and Security: Over the last 3 months the City Protection Officers, who are funded in partnership with Gloucester City Council and the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner have: Responded to over 2000 call outs from businesses Responded to 900 Welfare...
Raising the quality of Gloucester’s townscape
The council wants to preserve Gloucester’s unique heritage and has a new shop front, shutters and signage design guide. Following the same principles as the previous guide produced in the 1990's, this updated version includes design guidance on replacement shop...
Short Survey – Your Input is Important
We would like to understand your thoughts on the current and potential future focus areas of Gloucester BID from the perspective of your business. Please find a link to a short survey here. We appreciate your input and feedback. Your answers will inform Gloucester BID...
TENDER: City Planting & Watering
Gloucester BID procuring supply and maintenance of flowering display throughout the BID area Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) wish to install and plant a number of movable tiered and cascade planters, barrier baskets, hanging baskets, fixed quarto...
YEAR 1 HIGHLIGHTS – Physical & Environmental
The BID area is a more colourful place because of the bunting, flags (royal and pirate), not to mention the investment in plants and trees and the maintenance and watering of those. The hanging baskets, troughs and planters are filled thanks to the BID and we’re...