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Leader's Life: Looking forward to 2016

Councillor Paul James Thu, 24th Dec 2015 at 08:00

Councillor Paul James 24/12/2015

As we head into 2016, it’s right to look back at the last 12 months as well as looking forward to the year ahead. We billed 2015 as “Our Big Year” – and indeed it was! As well...As we head into 2016, it’s right to look back at the last 12 months as well as looking forward to the year ahead. We billed 2015 as “Our Big Year” – and indeed it was! As well as the Rugby World Cup, for which Gloucester’s contribution received widespread plaudits, we had the Tall Ships Festival, the Scrumpty Trail...As we head into 2016, it’s right to look back at the last 12 months as well as looking forward to the year ahead. We billed 2015 as “Our Big Year” – and indeed it was! As well as the Rugby World Cup, for which Gloucester’s contribution received widespread plaudits, we had the Tall Ships Festival, the Scrumpty Trail and a whole range of big events in the city. We...

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Leader's Life: Admire the new Christmas lights

Councillor Paul James Tue, 24th Nov 2015 at 08:00

The Christmas decorations in a city centre are a bit like they can be at home – potentially controversial, as everybody has an opinion. This year we’ve bought new lights for the city centre and sold the old ones to our colleagues in...The Christmas decorations in a city centre are a bit like they can be at home – potentially controversial, as everybody has an opinion. This year we’ve bought new lights for the city centre and sold the old ones to our colleagues in...The Christmas decorations in a city centre are a bit like they can be at home – potentially controversial, as everybody has an opinion. This year we’ve bought new lights for the city centre and sold the old ones to our colleagues in...

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Leader's Life: Gloucester’s thriving Scottish society

Councillor Paul James Sat, 24th Oct 2015 at 08:00

One of my favourite parts of the Rugby World Cup in Gloucester was the Welcome Ceremony for the Scotland team at the Cathedral. Each host city held a welcome ceremony for one of the competing nations and we were asked to host the ceremony for our...One of my favourite parts of the Rugby World Cup in Gloucester was the Welcome Ceremony for the Scotland team at the Cathedral. Each host city held a welcome ceremony for one of the competing nations and we were asked to host the ceremony for our...One of my favourite parts of the Rugby World Cup in Gloucester was the Welcome Ceremony for the Scotland team at the Cathedral. Each host city held a welcome ceremony for one of the competing nations and we were asked to host the ceremony for our...

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Leader's Life: Gloucester attracts some class acts

Councillor Paul James Thu, 24th Sep 2015 at 08:00

Thoughts are already starting to turn to next year’s events and one of the biggest is the Three Choirs Festival. One of the oldest classical musical festivals in the world, it comes to Gloucester one year in three as we share the Festival with...Thoughts are already starting to turn to next year’s events and one of the biggest is the Three Choirs Festival. One of the oldest classical musical festivals in the world, it comes to Gloucester one year in three as we share the Festival with...Thoughts are already starting to turn to next year’s events and one of the biggest is the Three Choirs Festival. One of the oldest classical musical festivals in the world, it comes to Gloucester one year in three as we share the Festival with...

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Leader's Life: September is Gloucester’s BiG month!

Councillor Paul James Mon, 24th Aug 2015 at 08:00

If 2015 is Gloucester’s BiG Year – and it shows every sign of living up to this billing – then September must be its BiG Month. After three years of work, the Rugby World Cup comes to the city, with three out of the four games we...If 2015 is Gloucester’s BiG Year – and it shows every sign of living up to this billing – then September must be its BiG Month. After three years of work, the Rugby World Cup comes to the city, with three out of the four games we...If 2015 is Gloucester’s BiG Year – and it shows every sign of living up to this billing – then September must be its BiG Month. After three years of work, the Rugby World Cup comes to the city, with three out of the four games we...

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Leader's Life: Everybody working together

Councillor Paul James Fri, 24th Jul 2015 at 08:00

The future is looking brighter for Kings Square – and not just in the years to come, but in the months ahead. Contractors are currently on-site replacing the tired, cracked and aging paving along Kings Walk from Subway to the covered area and...The future is looking brighter for Kings Square – and not just in the years to come, but in the months ahead. Contractors are currently on-site replacing the tired, cracked and aging paving along Kings Walk from Subway to the covered area and...The future is looking brighter for Kings Square – and not just in the years to come, but in the months ahead. Contractors are currently on-site replacing the tired, cracked and aging paving along Kings Walk from Subway to the covered area and...

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Leader's Life: Wonderful historic church buildings

Councillor Paul James Wed, 24th Jun 2015 at 08:00

A surprise visitor to Gloucester last month was Loyd Grossman of ‘Masterchef’ and ‘Through the Keyhole’ fame, who was visiting in his lesser-known role as Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust. Loyd and his fellow...A surprise visitor to Gloucester last month was Loyd Grossman of ‘Masterchef’ and ‘Through the Keyhole’ fame, who was visiting in his lesser-known role as Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust. Loyd and his fellow...A surprise visitor to Gloucester last month was Loyd Grossman of ‘Masterchef’ and ‘Through the Keyhole’ fame, who was visiting in his lesser-known role as Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust. Loyd and his fellow...

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Leader's Life: Attracting our American friends

Councillor Paul James Sun, 24th May 2015 at 08:00

When the Rugby World Cup comes to Gloucester in September and October this year, one of the nations we will be hosting is the USA. They face Japan in the final game at Kingsholm on October 11th. Press reports that President Obama could be attending...When the Rugby World Cup comes to Gloucester in September and October this year, one of the nations we will be hosting is the USA. They face Japan in the final game at Kingsholm on October 11th. Press reports that President Obama could be attending...When the Rugby World Cup comes to Gloucester in September and October this year, one of the nations we will be hosting is the USA. They face Japan in the final game at Kingsholm on October 11th. Press reports that President Obama could be attending...

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Leader's Life: Fantastic festivals

Councillor Paul James Fri, 24th Apr 2015 at 08:00

May sees the return of Gloucester’s signature event, our Tall Ships Festival. First held in October 2007 to help the city’s economy recover from the awful flooding experienced that summer, it has steadily grown in popularity ever since....May sees the return of Gloucester’s signature event, our Tall Ships Festival. First held in October 2007 to help the city’s economy recover from the awful flooding experienced that summer, it has steadily grown in popularity ever since....May sees the return of Gloucester’s signature event, our Tall Ships Festival. First held in October 2007 to help the city’s economy recover from the awful flooding experienced that summer, it has steadily grown in popularity ever since....

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Leader's Life: An exciting opportunity for development

Councillor Paul James Tue, 24th Mar 2015 at 08:00

On 6th March, the City and County Councils launched a masterplan for the Quayside & Blackfriars area designed to bring about the regeneration of this huge swathe of city centre land. Bordered by the Quay, Commercial Road, Ladybellegate Street...On 6th March, the City and County Councils launched a masterplan for the Quayside & Blackfriars area designed to bring about the regeneration of this huge swathe of city centre land. Bordered by the Quay, Commercial Road, Ladybellegate Street...On 6th March, the City and County Councils launched a masterplan for the Quayside & Blackfriars area designed to bring about the regeneration of this huge swathe of city centre land. Bordered by the Quay, Commercial Road, Ladybellegate Street...

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Leader's Life: Say hello to Scrumpty

Councillor Paul James Tue, 24th Feb 2015 at 08:00

Sculpture trails across the country seem to be growing in popularity. Perhaps the Bristol Gromit trail is the most famous, which attracted 1.8 million visitors and has raised £4.5 million for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Norwich had...Sculpture trails across the country seem to be growing in popularity. Perhaps the Bristol Gromit trail is the most famous, which attracted 1.8 million visitors and has raised £4.5 million for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Norwich had...Sculpture trails across the country seem to be growing in popularity. Perhaps the Bristol Gromit trail is the most famous, which attracted 1.8 million visitors and has raised £4.5 million for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Norwich had...

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Leader's Life: Have your say

Councillor Paul James Sat, 24th Jan 2015 at 08:00

February is the time when we set our budget for the financial year ahead. In recent years it’s been quite a challenging process, as we have had to adjust to having less money given to us by the government as they try to get the national... February is the time when we set our budget for the financial year ahead. In recent years it’s been quite a challenging process, as we have had to adjust to having less money given to us by the government as they try to get the national... February is the time when we set our budget for the financial year ahead. In recent years it’s been quite a challenging process, as we have had to adjust to having less money given to us by the government as they try to get the national...

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