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The car park at Robinswood Hill Country Park is closed from Monday 30 March 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak to encourage people not to drive to the park for a walk.

Gloucester City Council’s reception area The Gateway will be closed to the public until further notice, to help limit the spread of Covid-19.

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.

The draft social value policy outlines how any spending over £50k in commissioned or procured services must consider and mitigate impacts on communities.

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.

Briefings are being held on 16 March for prospective PCC candidates and agents, and 17 March for prospective Gloucester City Council and Quedgeley Town Council candidates and agents.

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.