All posts by Visit Gloucestershire

Public meeting called over Gloucester Docks problem hurting city traders

There will be a public meeting to discuss solutions to the problems preventing boats from mooring at Gloucester Docks which is hurting trade in the city. Businesses based at the docks say they missed out on bank holiday trade over...

/ 30th May 2023

Collapsed ‘dangerous’ wall is part of Bishop of Gloucester’s grounds

The collapsed wall which has led to the closure of a footway near Gloucester Cathedral belongs to the Church Commissioners as Bishop Rachel Treweek lives behind it, it has been confirmed. Part of the footway along Pitt Street has been...

/ 30th May 2023

Bid to surrender ‘democratic influence’ over thousands of social homes in Gloucester challenged

Concerns have been raised over a move to surrender democratic influence over Gloucester’s largest social housing landlord. Gloucester City Homes (GCH) manages some 5,000 homes including the city council’s former housing stock. Gloucester City Council transferred the properties to them...

/ 30th May 2023

Gloucester Docks is suffering because it supplied Bristol with drinking water during drought

Gloucester Docks is suffering with low depths because of silty water which was pumped into the canal to supply Bristol with drinking water. Businesses say they missed out on trade over Easter because boats could not moor at the Docks...

/ 30th May 2023

Cotswold council chief will not stand in May 4 local elections

cot A leading civic chief in the Cotswolds has decided not to stand for re-election in May. Cotswold District Council’s health and wellbeing cabinet member for health and wellbeing Jenny Forde (LD, Chedworth and Churn Valley) is taking a step...

/ 30th May 2023

Bid to turn National Star College student halls in Gloucester into large townhouses

There are plans to turn student halls in Gloucester into five large townhouses. Tom Waldron wants permission to convert Elizabeth House which has provided accommodation over the years for students at National Star College’s Ullenwood campus. His proposals, which have...

/ 30th May 2023

Cotswold garage demolition to make way for new home despite fears over ‘chaotic parking’

A bid to knock down a garage and build a new three bed home in a Cotswold town have been approved despite concerns it will worsen “chaotic parking” in the street. Zota Ltd has been granted permission to go ahead...

/ 30th May 2023

Canal and River Trust blasted over dredging problems and ‘years of neglect’ at Gloucester Docks

The Canal and River Trust was blasted over “years of neglect” at Gloucester Docks last night as they answered tough questions at a public meeting. It was standing room only as more than 100 people turned up to hear what...

/ 30th May 2023

Calls on Gloucester Quays Sainsbury’s to retain pharmacy as Lloyds announces closure

There calls for Sainsbury’s to retain its pharmacy at their Gloucester Quays store. Newly-elected Gloucester City Councillor Rebecca Trimnell (LD, Westage) has voiced disappointment over the planned closure of the Lloyds pharmacy at the superstore. Posters have been put up...

/ 30th May 2023

Traders impacted by Gloucester Docks problems

Gloucester Brewery saw footfall drop 40 per cent over the Easter weekend which is believed to be due to the issues affecting Gloucester Docks. Dockside businesses are extremely concerned about the impact the shallow depths are having which is preventing...

/ 30th May 2023