The city council received notification on the 30th of October from the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner MP, that the Levelling Up Funding projects remained in place.
This is good news, as it means the city council’s successful bid for £11m towards its Greyfriars Quarter project, awarded by the previous government, has been confirmed. The council can now start work on it in earnest.

Spaces for community activities and a new market and foodhall

The new Greyfriars Quarter will mean a complete revamp of the area around the Eastgate Shopping Centre. The proposals will see part of the shopping centre, including the market hall, given an overhaul and repurposed. Spaces will be set aside for community activities, a new market and foodhall, as well as a park and gardens, all within the grounds of the 13th century Greyfriars monastery.

The market hall will be relocated to another part of the shopping centre, with a contemporary new design that would see it open up onto a landscaped, courtyard garden. Meanwhile, the current market will be refurbished to house a multi-purpose performance space for dance, music, fitness, leisure and community events.

The construction of a new urban park, play area and cycle hub

The plan includes a proposal to create serviced apartments, providing a unique place to stay, and the creation of flexible workspaces within the refurbished 18th century house adjacent to the friary. The exciting new scheme will also see the construction of an urban park, outdoor gym, play area and cycle hub.

This is another piece in the jigsaw along with The Forum, Kings Square and the Food Dock, all supported by the council, ensuring that Gloucester remains a lively and inviting place to visit. It’s good news for Gloucester.