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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.