2020 news

Gloucester residents, Lorraine Campbell and Martyn White have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to their communities and the people of Gloucester.

Residents are being invited to give their views on one of the most important decisions for the future of the city.

An ambitious plan to make Gloucester a cultural hotspot has helped to drive the setting up of a new cultural hub, the UK’s first socially distanced artist commission and a cultural outreach scheme for people during lockdown.

Gloucester City Council has issued stickers to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers to remind passengers to wear face coverings while travelling in their vehicles.

Gloucester Crematorium has been highly praised with a 100 per cent rating following an inspection.

A very special visitor will be setting up a stall at the Eastgate Indoor Market on Sunday 13 December.

A range of measures to reduce Gloucester City Council’s carbon footprint are set to be considered by Councillors.

Gloucester City Council in partnership with Gloucester Culture Trust and GL4 are pleased to announce a brand new community art project for Gloucester taking place this December.

A ‘Matson Vs Covid’ t-shirt campaign is just one of the great ideas community groups are coming up with to help protect their neighbours against Covid 19.

Gloucester City Council is encouraging businesses severely financially affected by COVID during the current lockdown to apply for a grant.

Gloucester City Council is working with Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) to promote small, independent businesses in the run-up to Christmas with a Shop Local Advent Calendar.

A new exhibition being hosted by the Museum of Gloucester aims to capture people’s memories and experiences of a ‘Life in Lockdown’.

Businesses in Gloucester that have been forced to close during the current lockdown could be eligible for a grant.

Councillors pledged their renewed commitment to the Gloucestershire Armed Forces Community Covenant at this week’s Cabinet meeting.

Councillors have given the green light for a new commission to be set up to review race relations in the city.

National restrictions that come into force today to help control the spread of Covid-19, mean a number of services run by Gloucester City Council will close temporarily.

Gloucestershire has been awarded £3.8 million in government funding to provide accommodation to vulnerable people, housed during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Eight Covid Community Protection Officers will be out and about supporting the public and businesses to do all they can to reduce the spread of Covid in Gloucestershire.

Residents are being encouraged to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday at home as the annual public memorial won't be held due to the restrictions around the Covid pandemic.

After previous visits to Gloucester city centre earlier this year, the Continental Street Market is heading back to Gloucester from Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 October, hoping to bring with it a continental atmosphere during the half term holidays.

Gloucester based construction firm E G Carter & Co Ltd has been appointed by Gloucester City Council to take forward plans for the £5m transformation of Kings Square.

Gloucester City Council is pleased to announce the Southgate Street conservation area has been removed from the Historic England Heritage at risk register.

Gloucester’s key cultural venues have been awarded a joint grant of £100,000 from Arts Council of England as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF).

A scheme to turn an overgrown and unloved patch of land into a community garden will receive funding from Gloucester City Council after councillors agreed to back the project.

Remains of a Medieval friary have been found underneath the site of the now demolished Bruton Way car park.

The government has launched a new payment for those on low incomes who are unable to work while self-isolating.

A report into how local authorities can help to make the most of their community’s strengths has recognised the work done by Gloucester City Council.

Gloucester resident, Carol Francis, will be recognised for her services to the community when she is presented with the Mayor’s Medal next week.  

Kings Square is set to become the first major project to fly the flag for Gloucester City Council’s proposed Social Value Policy.

Following a temporary closure in March due to restrictions surrounding the pandemic, the newly refurbished cinema has now thrown open its doors.  

Gloucester Shopmobility is set to expand its opening times to meet demand after customers welcomed the return of the service.

A new digital campus project has been launched as part of the £85 million King's Square regeneration

The Tourist Information Centre and the Museum of Gloucester have now re-opened their doors following the easing of lockdown restrictions…

Visitors will get the chance to see Gloucester’s amazing history beneath their feet when artist Joe Hill brings it’s past to life in spectacular 3D technicolour.

Community groups and organisations who are struggling due to the Covid 19 pandemic can now apply for a support grant.

It’s third time lucky for Gloucester, which has once again been given the coveted Purple Flag National safety award.

Letters and emails will be going out to residents about the 2021 elections with instructions on how to update voters' details.

Residents are being encouraged to take part in a consultation about the future of Gloucester’s parks and open spaces.

Shopmobility will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with 12 mobility scooters available for hire for up to 2 hours per day.

A one way pedestrian system has been put in place on Barton Street to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The area has many BAME communities, which research shows are more at risk of catching the virus.

Levels of Nitrogen oxides (NOx), a vehicle pollutant known to exacerbate breathing problems such as asthma, have significantly reduced according to readings taken across the city.

A digitally interactive trail is coming to Gloucester to encourage more people back in to the city centre safely.

More than half of the funding was handed out during the Covid-19 crisis to the VCS organisations cover increased costs.

Adults are being asked to ensure they and children follow social distancing guidance as well as taking personal responsibility for their safety when visiting play areas in the city.

The joint scheme between Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury's district councils has seen 304 businesses benefit from the discretionary grant fund, with a total payout of £3.34 million.

Businesses are urged to carry out vital safety checks to their water systems to avoid increasing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease as they reopen following the Covid-19 lockdown.

Signs, stencils and stickers have been placed throughout the city centre and in shopping centres to help people work and shop safely in Gloucester.

On 17 June cabinet will consider a proposal to create a City Centre Commission to replace the Regeneration Advisory Board.

Shopmobility is celebrating its 30th birthday with a virtual look back at it’s history.

Following the review of an application for a markets licence at Gloucester All Blues RFC, we will not be giving permission as landowner to operate on this site. On this basis, a markets licence will not be granted.

In response to latest government advice, from Friday 5 June Gloucester crematorium will accommodate up to 20 mourners, whilst continuing to minimise the risks of Covid-19 and provide dignified and safe funerals.

A statement regarding the council's position in relation to the Gloucester Car Boot & Flea Market.

The Museum of Gloucester needs public submissions for its 'A Life in Lockdown' exhbition, a printed and digital collection of memories from the county during the Coronavirus pandemic.

A collaboration between Gloucester City, Cheltenham Borough, Stroud District and Tewkesbury Borough Councils will ensure consistency for the new discretionary business support fund.

Cllr Dawn Melvin, who represents Westgate Ward, has been appointed as the new portfolio holder for Economic Recovery

The popular vintage car, fashion and music event has been cancelled for August 2020 due to Covid-19.

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have expressed their thanks to key workers and warm wishes to the city during the Coronavirus crisis.

Funerals and cremation services will continue, however visiting the cemetery for other reasons cannot be permitted, as per central Government regulations.

£8,930,000 has been paid to 685 eligible Gloucester businesses from central Government funding.

Following the announcement by Government on Monday 23 March, only five immediate family mourners will be allowed to attend a funeral service.

Gloucester Residents Weekend and VE Day Celebrations have been cancelled as the UK seeks to limit non essential social contact amid the COVID19 pandemic.

Committees and council meetings have been suspended until further notice as the council seeks to limit non essential social contact.

To limit the amount of non essential social contact, the Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester Guildhall and Blackfriars are closing to the public and events either cancelled or postponed until further notice.

Over the past ten years Gloucester City Council have invested over £2million in the construction of new and refurbishment play areas.

Gloucester City Council will kick start its carbon reduction journey after presenting a comprehensive roadmap to cabinet on Wednesday 11 March.

Cabinet members have resolved to allocate a segment of land in the Kings Quarter redevelopment known as 'plot 1' to affordable housing totaling in 25 homes.

Gloucester City Council's plan for 2017-2020 had 38 actions and projects, of which 94% are either done or on track to be completed.

Following approval by full council on Thursday 27 February, the city council has outlined how the budget for the coming financial year will be spent.

Bruton Way car park will soon be gone as demolition nears completion, with the adjoining Bentinck House to follow and expected to complete by the end of May.

Gloucester City Council's planning committee approved the authority's proposal for the complete regeneration of the city's Kings Quarter.

After announcing the closure of Marketing Gloucester, 4 members of staff will be brought in to Gloucester City Council for 3 months on fixed term contracts. The council has also proposed a Liquidator to begin the insolvency process.

The Museum of Gloucester has launched a crowdfunding campaign to save 4 rare oil paintings by Gloucestershire based puppeteer and woodcarver William Simmonds.

Cllr Paul James is stepping down as cabinet member for regeneration and economy to focus on life after the council, as he had already announced he would not stand for re-election in May 2020.

Sonya Kirby targeted vulnerable people in Gloucester, asking them for money despite having accommodation and access to support agencies.

Nowans Community Trust is showcasing its projects, the Lives of Colour I-Mmigrate exhibition and the Authors of Colour book club initiative, in partnership with The Museum of Gloucester. The exhibition tells the personal stories of people of the Windrush generation who settled in Gloucester and Gloucestershire.

Highlights include The Jigantics, and Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall, plus arts and crafts activities for the family, storytelling events and Morris dancing across the city.

Public Health England has issued advice regarding the Coronavirus

Licensed venues around Gloucester have picked up their awards and accreditation for the Best Bar None scheme which promotes responsible drinking, safe and vibrant environments for staff and customers.

Work has started to restore and regenerate Mariners Hall, 137 Southgate Street and 141 Southgate Street as part of the Southgate Street Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI).

Steve has previously set up Make it York, York's destination management organisation, as well as as sat on the boards for Marketing Birmingham, the Newcastle Gateshead Initiative and York Business Improvement District.

The Right Worshipful Mayor of Gloucester, Cllr Colin Organ, is expected to make a full recovery following a road traffic collision.

Gloucester City Council is looking to improve the quality of architecture in new developments by working with the Royal Institute of British Architects and the development industry.

Several trees will be removed in January 2020 ahead of regeneration of Kings Square which will see more trees planted later in the year.

Gloucester City Council has bought the Eastgate Shopping Centre as part of its long term commitment to regenerating the city centre.

The Gloucester City Plan consultation is open until 5pm Friday 14 February 2020.

To help tackle climate change and air quality, Gloucester City Council has licensed its first all electric vehicle, a Tesla Model 3 to undertake private hire work.