Oct 3rd, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Concerns over wildflower meadow plans in Tuffley by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 23rd, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Concerns remain over fire service culture by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 5th, 2022 | City Centre
© Copyright Stephen Craven There are concerns that strike action by Royal Mail staff could hinder postal voting for a Gloucester City Council by-election. Voters head to the polls on...
Concerns strike action may affect by-election postal voting by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Apr 12th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Concerns ten-story tower will ‘completely dominate’ historic Gloucester Docks by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 14th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Conservatives win Gloucester City Council Tuffley by-election by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Nov 28th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Constant roadworks make residents feel ‘trapped in their own village’ by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Mar 2nd, 2023 | News, BID, City Centre
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...
Apr 23rd, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Events, Networking, News
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...
Mar 15th, 2021 | BID, Business
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 ...
Oct 13th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Cost of living crisis driving cannabis use, says PCC Chris Nelson by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Aug 7th, 2019 | Events, News
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....
Mar 8th, 2018 | City Centre, News
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...
Jun 19th, 2017 | City Centre, News
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,...
Could you recycle more? Think before you throw! by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Aug 29th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Council chief ‘faced sleepless nights’ over council’s £107m gamble on city centre refurb by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Dec 13th, 2022 | City Centre
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 chief urges unions to be responsible in Christmas run-up by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Mar 1st, 2023 | City Centre
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)...
Council chiefs speak of proudest achievements in tough year by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 27th, 2022 | City Centre
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....
Council could install cameras to crack down on traffic offences by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 18th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Council in talks to secure alternative meals on wheels provider by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 23rd, 2023 | City Centre
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....
Council keeps secret ‘damning report’ into blunder which could see up to £180,000 paid back to developers by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 22nd, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council leaders approve library relocation plans by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jul 12th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council pledges to plant more wildflower meadows by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 17th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council removes naked woman wall art by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Aug 29th, 2016 | Community, News
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...
Council sends clear message against fraud by Kate | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 22nd, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council social workers shortlisted in national awards by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jul 20th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council struggles to recruit tree officer by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 25th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Council struggling with staff shortage by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 12th, 2016 | Community, News
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...
Council supports flood scheme for more affordable insurance by Kate | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Nov 23rd, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council tax could rise as much as five per cent by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 23rd, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Council to 13,500 trees to replace those killed in drought by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 3rd, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council to consider customer services relocation by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 23rd, 2017 | City Centre, News
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...
Council to create new adults and children’s services hub by Shaun Moore | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Nov 23rd, 2022 | City Centre
© Copyright David Smith Empty units in Gloucester’s Eastgate Shopping Centre could soon be let out to start up businesses and community groups on a short term basis. Gloucester City...
Council to offer empty shopping centre units to start-up businesses by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 30th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Council to revamp tennis courts by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jul 20th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council to revamp tennis courts and scraps pay to play plans by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 29th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Council to spend £3.6 million to tackle childhood obesity by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jul 22nd, 2024 | City Centre
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...
Council’s appointment area to move this month by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 18th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
Councillors give themselves a pay rise as they hike council tax by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 7th, 2022 | BID, Events, News
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...
Mar 24th, 2023 | City Centre
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...
County care workers ‘should be paid at least £2 more an hour’ by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Dec 7th, 2022 | City Centre
Shire Hall – © Copyright Stephen Richards Gloucestershire County Council is so desperate for school funding that it is considering legal action in a bid to secure millions of pounds...
County council considers legal action against districts by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 25th, 2023 | City Centre
Shire Hall – © Copyright Stephen Richards Gloucestershire residents are likely to see their council tax bills go up by 5% from April as Shire Hall chiefs recommend another hike....
County council proposes 5% tax hike by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Dec 11th, 2020 | News, Safety & Security
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...
Apr 3rd, 2020 | BID, City Centre, Community
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...
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Apr 16th, 2021 | BID, Environmental, Safety & Security
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...
Feb 28th, 2018 | BID, Community, Safety & Security
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...
Oct 30th, 2022 | City Centre
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...
Crack down on fly-tipping and littering by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 26th, 2022 | Folk Trail Artist
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...
May 7th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, News
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...
Oct 3rd, 2022 | City Centre
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,...
Cyber attack bill could top £1 million by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 26th, 2022 | Folk Trail Artist
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...
