Concerns Over Lack of Weeding Leave Gloucester Docks Looking Run-Down Thursday, July 2, 2026 gloucester weeds docks council maintenance publicspaces cleanliness urban environment community Residents and officials have raised concerns about a growing weed problem in Gloucester Docks, which they say is causing the area to look neglected and run-down. Labour councillor Karen James highlighted that the issue … Read More
Gloucester’s Last Shipwrights Struggle Against Growing Silt in the Docks Wednesday, June 17, 2026 gloucester shipbuilding silt dredging canals restoration waterways severn docks tallships Gloucester’s last traditional shipwrights are raising alarms over the continuing battle against silt accumulation in the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Tommi Nielsen, co-founder of T. Nielsen and Company, a firm with a … Read More
Gloucester’s Last Shipwrights Battle Growing Silt Problem in Sharpness Canal Wednesday, June 17, 2026 gloucester shipwrights silt dredging canal restoration watersupply bristolwater docks heritage Gloucester’s last remaining shipwrights are raising alarm over a growing threat to their craft: the relentless buildup of silt in the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. This problem is increasingly restricting access for large … Read More
Six-Storey Gloucester Docks Development Withdrawn to Protect Historic Shipbuilders Tuesday, June 9, 2026 gloucester docks shipbuilding heritage development planning shipbuilders regeneration housing conservation Plans to construct a six-storey residential building at Gloucester Docks have been withdrawn following concerns over its potential impact on the traditional shipbuilding business T. Nielsen and Company Limited. The proposed … Read More
Gloucester Docks 200 Celebrations Hit by Tall Ships Festival Cancellation Saturday, June 6, 2026 gloucester docks tallships festival canal celebration heritage tourism economy silt Gloucester City Council has announced an extensive six-month programme to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks in 2027. Marking two centuries since the docks became a key terminus on the Gloucester and … Read More
Gloucester Docks 200 Celebrations Face Setback as Tall Ships Festival Cancelled Saturday, June 6, 2026 gloucester docks bicentenary tallships festival canal silt celebration tourism heritage Gloucester City Council has revealed an ambitious six-month programme to celebrate the bicentenary of Gloucester Docks in 2027. Marking 200 years since the docks became a vital terminus for the Gloucester and Sharpness Ship … Read More