2022 news

A thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change will visit Gloucester Cathedral next February, as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence Tour and Programme.

Gloucester City Council is encouraging community groups to apply for funding to help them set up a Warm Space for those struggling with heating bills.

Gloucester Councillors could give the green light at their cabinet meeting, to a ‘win win proposal’ that could see nine affordable new apartments being built and a new community food hub set up.

A new biodiverse nature park and a plastic-free refill shop are just two of the initiatives that will now get the go-ahead thanks to a £1.48 million government investment fund.

A new exhibition aims to highlight the inspiring women of Gloucester by celebrating everyone from a successful local business owner whose charity supports injured soldiers to an international rugby referee.

Gloucester City Council showed its commitment to supporting the voluntary and community sector in 2021/22 with more than £27,000 in grants allocated.

Christmas has come early for shoppers in Gloucester with the city council offering free parking to support local retailers as part of Small Business Saturday. 

Councillors are set to back plans to continue supporting council tax payers who need help with their council tax bill.

The City of Gloucester will be honouring the fallen.

Gloucester's annual Lantern Procession and Christmas light switch on returns this year with the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

Gloucestershire councils have been awarded £2.9 million in the latest round of the government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI).

Gloucester Guildhall has been chosen to join the prestigious Arts Council England’s National Portfolio and is set to receive funding over three years.

Residents are being asked to give their views on how Gloucester City Council should spend taxpayers’ money and to choose their priorities as the council sets its budget.

More than 800 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued on behalf of Gloucester City Council this year, to crack down on environmental crime offences including fly-tipping and littering.

Postal voters in the Tuffley by-election are being urged to return their postal votes in good time ahead of strike action by Royal Mail staff.

To keep the city’s culture thriving, Gloucester’s Guildhall has been renovated and will reopen to the public tomorrow (Saturday, October 1).

Planning applicants can now follow the progress of their planning applications online after a key part of the council’s online planning system was restored.

Gloucester City Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the council’s draft community engagement strategy.

The reign of His Majesty King Charles III will be proclaimed across Gloucester on Sunday 11 September and communities are invited to attend.

The Right Worshipful Mayor of Gloucester, Cllr Howard Hyman, and leader of the city council, Richard Cook, have expressed their great sadness following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Gloucester City Council is inviting local organisations to apply for funding for projects which will help improve opportunities and quality of life for residents.

The annual Gloucester Day is set to return next month to celebrate the city’s rich and interesting history with Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester among the special guests.

Gloucester City Council’s parks have again enjoyed Green Flag Award success with three of them receiving the accreditation.

Visitors to Gloucester are invited to take a moment to stop and enjoy the greenery at a new pop up ‘parklet’ on Westgate Street and give their views on the exciting new plans for the area.

The council’s register to vote service is available again following the cyber incident in December last year and all waiting applications have already been dealt with. The city’s postal voters are now being asked to reapply to ensure that they can continue to vote by post.

Gloucester City Council is relocating to new offices above the Eastgate Shopping Centre in a move to save money and bring the council into the heart of the city centre.

Gloucester City Councillor Colin Organ has passed away at the age of 72 after losing his battle with cancer.

Gloucester City Council has announced a bid for £12.5 million of Levelling Up Funding for an ambitious new scheme to transform the area around the Eastgate Shopping Centre into a vibrant new garden quarter. 

Gloucester City Council is delighted to announce the upcoming arrival of the immersive light experience, Arboria II, in Kings Square from August 12-21.

To keep the city’s culture thriving, the Guildhall is being renovated by Gloucester City Council from Sunday 17 July.

Residents who have not already received their £150 Energy Rebate can now apply for it online.

Gloucester BID has been successful in securing a second term, with a ‘yes’ vote from businesses in the city. The second term will start on October 1 and will run for the next five years.

Gloucester is set to welcome the symbol of the Commonwealth Games, The Queen’s Baton, on Tuesday 5 July.

Representatives from Gloucester City Council joined the Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council on a tour of the city wearing simulation glasses to find out about the challenges faced by people with visual impairments navigating around Gloucester.

Gloucester Goes Retro is back for 2022 and is taking place this year on Saturday 27 August, once again transporting Gloucester back in time.

Visit Gloucester are celebrating after winning an award at the prestigious Visit England Awards for Excellence 2022, which recognises the best of the country’s tourism industry.

Gloucester is set to welcome the symbol of the Commonwealth Games, The Queen’s Baton, on Tuesday 5 July.

Gloucester City Council is restarting processing Local Land Charge searches which house buyers often need to complete property purchases in the city.

Do you have a project or idea that could support your local community? Gloucester City Council is pleased to announce residents can now apply for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Gloucester City Council has appointed Cllr Raymond Padilla to its Cabinet.

Gloucester is set to get two new Changing Places Toilets which are specially adapted for people with severe disabilities.

4,350 items of food will be donated to Gloucester Foodbank over the next 12 months to help them provide emergency food to those most in need.

Gloucester will join the thousands of towns and cities lighting a Beacon for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday, June 2.

Gloucester has once again taken home the coveted Purple Flag National safety award.

Ashley Green, former Chief Executive of Gloucester City Homes (GCH) has been recognised for his extraordinary length of service including his huge contribution to delivering affordable housing in the city.

Residents are being asked for their feedback on Gloucester’s City Plan, the blueprint for development in the city.

A topping out ceremony has been held to mark a milestone in the creation of Gloucester’s £107m new digital quarter The Forum, which is being brought forward by Gloucester City Council in partnership with Reef Group.

Plans are well underway in Gloucester to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee year with almost 4,500 trees joining the Queen’s canopy and the ancient tradition of sending a congratulatory pie to the palace set to return.

Nominations have been announced for Gloucester’s new Mayor and for the new Sheriff of the city.

To help residents with the rising cost of living, Gloucester City Council have so far issued over 28,000 energy rebate payments of £150 to eligible council taxpayers.

Visitors to Kings Square this Saturday (April 30) will be in for a jam-packed day of performances and free family entertainment.

Gloucester’s city centre Station Road taxi rank, in front of Grosvenor House, is to be rearranged from 19 April 2022 to allow for construction of The Forum - Gloucester’s state-of-the-art £107m digital quarter. Taxi users can be reassured that services will continue to be offered from this location albeit accessed in a slightly different way.

A day of spectacular entertainment, music and family activities is set to mark the opening of the new Kings Square following its £5 million transformation. 

Gloucester City Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Richard Cook, has today written to the Secretary of State for Energy, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, calling on the Government to show full support for onshore wind and broader renewable energy in the Government’s forthcoming Energy Security Strategy.

A founder of Gloucester Civic Trust and the Gloucester branch of the Royal British Legion have been honoured for their dedication to the city and its residents.

Gloucester City Council Leader, Councillor Richard Cook, today welcomed this week’s announcement that VAT will be removed from home energy-saving measures such as insulation, solar panels, and heat pumps.

Work is currently taking place to improve lighting around Gloucester Park to make it feel safer and more welcoming for all.

Museum of Gloucester has been awarded almost £400,000 to help carry out repairs and improvements to the Grade II listed building.

A new initiative which aims to capture the images of 100 inspiring local women is being launched to mark International Women’s Day.

A unique installation which was postponed due to the recent storms will launch this evening.

Swimmers are being offered a once in a lifetime experience to escape into a sensory world, wrapped in colourful light and soothing sounds as part of the Bright Nights Festival.

Work to allow preparations for the next phase of the Forum, Gloucester’s £107m digital quarter, are set to begin with the partial closure of Market Parade.

Gloucester City Council is advising residents to pay their Council Tax by direct debit, to make sure they receive the £150 Energy Bills Rebate as soon as possible.

The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester, is to be made an Honorary Freeman of Gloucester at a special meeting of the city council.

Westgate Street will this week play host to a unique lighting installation celebrating the history of architecture as part of Gloucester’s Bright Nights Festival and the Cathedral Quarter High Street Heritage Action Zone.

2022 is set to be an exciting year for Gloucester as the city announces its festival and events programme including the launch event for the newly developed Kings Square.

As part of efforts enhance the natural environment of Gloucester and to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Gloucester City Council has this week started its most ambitious ever tree planting programme.

Mayor of Gloucester, Councillor Collette Finnegan, will be presenting the Mayor’s Medal to two Gloucester residents for their services to the community.

Gloucester City Council has been awarded a grant of £395k from the Department for Levelling Up, and Housing Communities (DLUHC) to develop new software for the city’s planning applications.

Gloucester’s Bright Nights festival will once again light up the city with an array of light installations that will welcome and delight visitors through the remaining winter months.

Gloucester City Council has published a review of statues and monuments in the city aimed at revealing more about the city’s connections with the slave trade.

Gloucester City Council is proud to announce Blackfriars Priory has been crowned a winner for the third time with its latest success in the country rounds of the International Wedding Awards 2022.

Building a greener, fairer and better Gloucester is the commitment set out in the city council’s new Council Plan.