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Leader's Life: Delivering Plan B

Councillor Jeremy Hilton Wed, 25th Sep 2024 at 09:00

Councillor Jeremy Hilton 25/09/2024

The regeneration of the Kings Quarter has had a long gestation going back to before 2011 when a development partner was appointed. The then scheme was primarily retail led and included... The regeneration of the Kings Quarter has had a long gestation going back to before 2011 when a development partner was appointed. The then scheme was primarily retail led and included building on part of Kings Square. Plan A was abandoned in 2016. I was one of those members encouraging the council to have a rethink.
... The regeneration of the Kings Quarter has had a long gestation going back to before 2011 when a development partner was appointed. The then scheme was primarily retail led and included building on part of Kings Square. Plan A was abandoned in 2016. I was one of those members encouraging the council to have a rethink.

In 2017, the council began work on Plan...

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Leader's Life: Taking pride in our city

Councillor Jeremy Hilton Wed, 28th Aug 2024 at 09:00

There is much to be proud of in Gloucester’s communities and open spaces, especially in our city parks, one of which, Gloucester Park, was recently awarded a coveted Green Flag award for safety and cleanliness. It joins the other three Green... There is much to be proud of in Gloucester’s communities and open spaces, especially in our city parks, one of which, Gloucester Park, was recently awarded a coveted Green Flag award for safety and cleanliness. It joins the other three Green... There is much to be proud of in Gloucester’s communities and open spaces, especially in our city parks, one of which, Gloucester Park, was recently awarded a coveted Green Flag award for safety and cleanliness. It joins the other three Green...

Leader's Life: Council changes in Gloucester

Councillor Jeremy Hilton Fri, 26th Jul 2024 at 09:00

On the 2nd of May 2024, all out elections were held to Gloucester City Council. Thirty-nine councillors were elected for a four-year term, 23 of which are returning councillors and 16 are newly elected. The political balance has also changed as... On the 2nd of May 2024, all out elections were held to Gloucester City Council. Thirty-nine councillors were elected for a four-year term, 23 of which are returning councillors and 16 are newly elected. The political balance has also changed as... On the 2nd of May 2024, all out elections were held to Gloucester City Council. Thirty-nine councillors were elected for a four-year term, 23 of which are returning councillors and 16 are newly elected. The political balance has also changed as...

Leader's Life: Funds secured to fuel exciting new scheme

Richard Cook Mon, 26th Feb 2024 at 09:00

In a fairly recent Government announcement, the Department for Levelling Up advised that Gloucester would receive a further £11 million as part of a cash distribution for levelling up Round 3. The City had bid for funding as part of the Round... In a fairly recent Government announcement, the Department for Levelling Up advised that Gloucester would receive a further £11 million as part of a cash distribution for levelling up Round 3. The City had bid for funding as part of the Round... In a fairly recent Government announcement, the Department for Levelling Up advised that Gloucester would receive a further £11 million as part of a cash distribution for levelling up Round 3. The City had bid for funding as part of the Round...

Leader's Life: A big year ahead

Richard Cook Mon, 18th Dec 2023 at 09:00

Happy New Year to all readers. 2024 is going to be an eventful year for our ongoing regeneration programme, so I want to update readers about how we expect projects to be delivered. Kings Quarter Redevelopment (£200m regeneration... Happy New Year to all readers. 2024 is going to be an eventful year for our ongoing regeneration programme, so I want to update readers about how we expect projects to be delivered. Kings Quarter Redevelopment (£200m regeneration... Happy New Year to all readers. 2024 is going to be an eventful year for our ongoing regeneration programme, so I want to update readers about how we expect projects to be delivered. Kings Quarter Redevelopment (£200m regeneration...

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Leader's Life: George Whitefield

Councillor Paul James Wed, 24th Apr 2019 at 09:00

In a previous article I wrote about the Discover DeCrypt project to restore St Mary de Crypt church in Southgate Street. I am pleased that this project is now complete and the building back open to the public. When I attended the service of...In a previous article I wrote about the Discover DeCrypt project to restore St Mary de Crypt church in Southgate Street. I am pleased that this project is now complete and the building back open to the public. When I attended the service of...In a previous article I wrote about the Discover DeCrypt project to restore St Mary de Crypt church in Southgate Street. I am pleased that this project is now complete and the building back open to the public. When I attended the service of...

General: Volunteering with Age UK Gloucestershire is rewarding and fun!

Age UK Tue, 29th Jan 2019 at 16:00

We are looking for Volunteer Springboard Group Leaders (VSGL) to run small weekly social groups as part of our Big Lottery funded service, Gloucester Life Changes. The Service supports local people aged 60+ who are coping with changes in their...We are looking for Volunteer Springboard Group Leaders (VSGL) to run small weekly social groups as part of our Big Lottery funded service, Gloucester Life Changes. The Service supports local people aged 60+ who are coping with changes in their...We are looking for Volunteer Springboard Group Leaders (VSGL) to run small weekly social groups as part of our Big Lottery funded service, Gloucester Life Changes. The Service supports local people aged 60+ who are coping with changes in their...

Leader's Life: New Year Plans

Councillor Paul James Mon, 17th Dec 2018 at 09:00

I said at the start of 2018 that the year would be one of “openings and anniversaries” and “when it all starts to come together”. I believe the events of the last twelve months have proved both to be true. We certainly...I said at the start of 2018 that the year would be one of “openings and anniversaries” and “when it all starts to come together”. I believe the events of the last twelve months have proved both to be true. We certainly...I said at the start of 2018 that the year would be one of “openings and anniversaries” and “when it all starts to come together”. I believe the events of the last twelve months have proved both to be true. We certainly...

Leader's Life: No bars to Prison plan

Councillor Paul James Tue, 22nd May 2018 at 11:30

At the start of May, the City Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for 200 new homes on the site of the former Prison. The Prison was closed in 2013 and sold by the Ministry of Justice to specialist heritage developers City &...At the start of May, the City Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for 200 new homes on the site of the former Prison. The Prison was closed in 2013 and sold by the Ministry of Justice to specialist heritage developers City &...At the start of May, the City Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for 200 new homes on the site of the former Prison. The Prison was closed in 2013 and sold by the Ministry of Justice to specialist heritage developers City &...

Leader's Life: A good year

Councillor Paul James Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 08:00

I said in my January article that I hoped 2017 would be the year when it all starts to come together. As the year starts to draw to a close and we look back, I think it’s fair to say that it has been. Some of the projects and developments...I said in my January article that I hoped 2017 would be the year when it all starts to come together. As the year starts to draw to a close and we look back, I think it’s fair to say that it has been. Some of the projects and developments...I said in my January article that I hoped 2017 would be the year when it all starts to come together. As the year starts to draw to a close and we look back, I think it’s fair to say that it has been. Some of the projects and developments...

Leader's Life: Markets are in vogue

Councillor Paul James Tue, 24th Oct 2017 at 08:00

Those of us who have lived in Gloucester for a long time probably have fond memories of Eastgate Market as a thriving, bustling place. Those whose memories stretch back even further will be able to remember when the market was accessed directly from...Those of us who have lived in Gloucester for a long time probably have fond memories of Eastgate Market as a thriving, bustling place. Those whose memories stretch back even further will be able to remember when the market was accessed directly from...Those of us who have lived in Gloucester for a long time probably have fond memories of Eastgate Market as a thriving, bustling place. Those whose memories stretch back even further will be able to remember when the market was accessed directly from...

Leader's Life: Gloucester Civic Trust

Councillor Paul James Sun, 24th Sep 2017 at 08:00

There has been some controversy about the proposal for the City Council to transfer the Gloucester Life Museum (formerly the Folk Museum) to Gloucester Civic Trust. One of the reasons for some of the concerns expressed may be a lack of understanding...There has been some controversy about the proposal for the City Council to transfer the Gloucester Life Museum (formerly the Folk Museum) to Gloucester Civic Trust. One of the reasons for some of the concerns expressed may be a lack of understanding...There has been some controversy about the proposal for the City Council to transfer the Gloucester Life Museum (formerly the Folk Museum) to Gloucester Civic Trust. One of the reasons for some of the concerns expressed may be a lack of understanding...

Leader's Life: Promoting Gloucester’s history and heritage

Councillor Paul James Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 08:00

September is the month of the Gloucester History Festival. This event has grown in recent years under the chairmanship of Gloucester’s MP, supported by a strong committee including the Civic Trust, City Council and Marketing Gloucester. ...September is the month of the Gloucester History Festival. This event has grown in recent years under the chairmanship of Gloucester’s MP, supported by a strong committee including the Civic Trust, City Council and Marketing Gloucester. ...September is the month of the Gloucester History Festival. This event has grown in recent years under the chairmanship of Gloucester’s MP, supported by a strong committee including the Civic Trust, City Council and Marketing Gloucester. ...

Leader's Life: The future of the former Argos building

Councillor Paul James Mon, 24th Jul 2017 at 08:00

I have just been for a tour around the former Argos building in Eastgate Street, on the corner of Brunswick Road. Argos closed here in mid-May, relocating to a click and collect service at Sainsburys at Gloucester Quays, following a takeover of...I have just been for a tour around the former Argos building in Eastgate Street, on the corner of Brunswick Road. Argos closed here in mid-May, relocating to a click and collect service at Sainsburys at Gloucester Quays, following a takeover of...I have just been for a tour around the former Argos building in Eastgate Street, on the corner of Brunswick Road. Argos closed here in mid-May, relocating to a click and collect service at Sainsburys at Gloucester Quays, following a takeover of...

Leader's Life: 10th Anniversary of the 2007 floods

Councillor Paul James Sat, 24th Jun 2017 at 08:00

July 20th marks the 10th anniversary of the awful floods Gloucestershire suffered, particularly in Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The effects weren’t just limited to one day, as the water supply was lost for almost a fortnight and bowsers became a...July 20th marks the 10th anniversary of the awful floods Gloucestershire suffered, particularly in Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The effects weren’t just limited to one day, as the water supply was lost for almost a fortnight and bowsers became a...July 20th marks the 10th anniversary of the awful floods Gloucestershire suffered, particularly in Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The effects weren’t just limited to one day, as the water supply was lost for almost a fortnight and bowsers became a...

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