New Starbucks Drive-Thru to Open in Gloucester as RAF Base Redevelopment Advances Sunday, March 1, 2026 starbucks gloucester kingsway drivethru redevelopment rafbase construction roberthitchins magicbean egcarter A new Starbucks drive-thru in Kingsway, Gloucester, has reached practical completion, marking a significant milestone in the redevelopment of a former RAF base. This coffee outlet is part of an ambitious masterplan to … Read More
Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More
Empty Gloucester Docks Warehouses Cost Taxpayers £132,000 Annually Friday, February 6, 2026 gloucester warehouses council property taxes development finance docks redevelopment sale Since their closure in 2019, Gloucester City Council’s former offices in Gloucester Docks—the Herbert, Kimberley, and Philpotts (HKP) warehouses—have remained empty, accruing significant maintenance and security costs. Over … Read More
Gloucester Taxpayers Face Increased Costs on £107m The Forum Project Due to Rising Interest Rates Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester theforum redevelopment interestrates citycouncil borrowing king’squarter publicworksloanboard budget construction Gloucester City Council’s ambitious £107 million redevelopment project, The Forum, is set to cost taxpayers more than initially expected, primarily due to a sharp rise in interest rates since the project was conceived. … Read More
Smaller Five Acres Leisure Centre Plans Approved Despite Community Concerns Thursday, January 22, 2026 fiveacres forestofdean leisurecentre community redevelopment funding phasedconstruction sportsfacilities council berryhill sport The Forest of Dean District Council has approved scaled-back plans for a new leisure centre at Five Acres, moving forward amid concerns over funding deadlines and community expectations. Originally granted £9.2 million in … Read More
Shoppers and Traders Mourn as Cavendish House Prepares to Close Its Doors Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cavendish closure shopping cheltenham traders retail promenade redevelopment business heritage The imminent closure of the historic Cavendish House building on Cheltenham’s Promenade has deeply saddened the traders and shoppers who have grown to cherish this landmark. After nearly two centuries of retail history, … Read More