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Nationally Important Monument Receives Lifeline Grant
St Oswald’s Priory in Gloucester, has received a boost from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to help fund vital maintenance work during the coronavirus pandemic.
- 12.03.2021
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Council Commits to Race at Work Charter
Gloucester City Council has joined over 600 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic employees.
- 10.03.2021
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Visit Gloucester Launches New Website
Visit Gloucester the tourism team set up by Gloucester City Council has launched a new destination website, www.visitgloucester.co.uk , to inform and inspire visitors to book trips to the city.
- 10.03.2021
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Community safety partnership goes from strength to strength
Councillors are set to hear a report into the work of the Stronger and Safer Gloucester Partnership (SSGP) during 2020/21 at a meeting of Gloucester City Council’s cabinet.
- 09.03.2021
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New Urban Village with Affordable Housing One Step Closer
A new urban village that will see around 200 affordable homes built on underused and derelict land is becoming a reality.
- 04.03.2021
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Improvements introduced at Gloucester Crematorium
Gloucester crematorium and bereavement services have been applauded by Gloucester City Council’s Cabinet for continuing to provide excellent services as well as delivering a series of improvements during the coronavirus pandemic.
- 04.03.2021
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Positive work of Gloucester’s BAME communities celebrated
A virtual event to celebrate the positive contributions black and minority ethnic people have made in Gloucester and wider society is being held this month.
- 04.03.2021
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Council Commits to Tackling Homelessness
Setting up a new housing team and working to understand the causes of homelessness are just some of the steps Gloucester City Council has taken in its bid to tackle the issue.
- 04.03.2021
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Gloucester’s Ambitious Regeneration Strategy Continues
Gloucester City Councillors are set to welcome a report on the massive regeneration that has taken place since the launch of an ambitious economic strategy.
- 02.03.2021
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Fly-tippers and litter louts brought to court
More than 200 prosecutions were made by Gloucester City Council in 2020 to crack down on environmental crime offences including fly-tipping and littering.
- 02.03.2021
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Help Preserve History by Sharing your Memories of Westgate Street
Gloucester residents are being asked to share their memories of Westgate Street and help conserve its unique history as part of the Cathedral Quarter Heritage Action Zone.
- 01.03.2021
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Gloucestershire’s housing partnership reaffirms its commitment to helping people off the streets.
Gloucestershire’s strategic housing partnership has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting rough sleepers to get off the streets in the county, and the latest figures released by government suggest its approach is working.
- 26.02.2021
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Gloucester City Council approves its budget for 2021/22
Gloucester City Council met last night to approve its net budget for 2021 to 2022 of £ 13.82 million.
- 26.02.2021
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New measures introduced to tackle anti-social behaviour
Gloucester City Council has put Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in place at three locations in the city to restrict anti-social behaviour.
- 18.02.2021
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Gloucester Community Groups urged to apply for Covid 19 Funding
Gloucester City Council is urging community and voluntary groups to apply for funding to help communities during the pandemic.
- 18.02.2021
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Tree of Life to Remember AIDs Victims
Mayor of Gloucester, Councillor Kate Haigh will mark LGBT+ History Month by joining with Pride in Gloucestershire to plant a tree in memory of those who have died from AIDs.
- 16.02.2021
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Covid Safety Measures in Place for May elections
On Thursday 6 May, Gloucester’s residents will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them for the next few years.
- 12.02.2021
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Council Takes Action to Tackle Racial Inequalities
Councillors at Gloucester City Council are set to welcome a report into how the council has stepped up efforts to tackle racial inequalities and to raise awareness of equality and diversity.
- 11.02.2021
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Marketing Board to help guide City’s Tourism Ambitions
The newly appointed Gloucester Marketing Steering Board will see representatives from a variety of sectors come together to help shape the city’s tourism promotion.
- 10.02.2021
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City’s Cultural Life set to Continue
Gloucester City Council is reviewing its festival and events programme including considering socially distanced events or online alternatives to ensure that the city’s vibrant cultural life continues.
- 04.02.2021
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New Tourism and Destination Marketing Strategy set to launch for Gloucester
A new tourism and destination marketing strategy has been created by Gloucester City Council to set out how the city will be marketed to visitors.
- 02.02.2021
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Community Building Collective Set to Continue Good Work
A community interest company set up by Gloucester City Council to help people invest in their own communities is set to continue its good work and expand across the city.
- 01.02.2021
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Project Gives Public More Access to Council Services
A plan to improve how the public accesses Council services has seen waiting times drop and more help given to vulnerable residents.
- 28.01.2021
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Conservation set to begin on Gloucester’s most important archaeological find in decades
Conservation work is due to begin on two beautifully carved stone fragments thought to have been at the heart of Roman Gloucester and described as the city’s ‘most important discovery in decades’.
- 19.01.2021
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Council set to consider £107m budget for Kings Quarter regeneration
Gloucester City Council is being recommended to approve the £107m budget for the ambitious new digital campus called The Forum, which will transform Gloucester city centre and make it fit for the digital age.
- 15.01.2021
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Gloucester Bright Nights postponed until later in 2021
Gloucester City Council and Gloucester Culture Trust will postpone the Bright Nights season of events due to take place in January and February until later in 2021.
- 14.01.2021
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Help available for residents and businesses severely financially impacted by Covid-19
Gloucester City Council is urging Businesses and residents severely financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic to find out if they are eligible for government support.
- 12.01.2021
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Vulnerable Women Helped to Break the Cycle by pioneering programme
A ground-breaking project to help vulnerable women turn their lives around is set to be extended when Gloucester City Council’s cabinet meets on Wednesday.
- 11.01.2021
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Proposals for Gloucester’s £85m digital quarter reach important planning milestones
Plans to create The Forum, an £85m digital quarter in the Kings Quarter area of Gloucester city centre, have reached two important planning milestones.
- 06.01.2021