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
£50k Rent Arrears Lead to Eviction of Gloucester Market Traders After Years of Mismanagement Tuesday, January 20, 2026 gloucester rentarrears marketmanagement eviction citycouncil finance lease traders debt redevelopment Gloucester indoor market traders have been issued eviction notices after accumulating nearly £50,000 in unpaid rent. The problem highlights years of poor management and has raised concerns within Gloucester City Council, … Read More
£50,000 Rent Arrears Lead to Gloucester Market Traders’ Eviction Amid Management Failures Tuesday, January 20, 2026 gloucester market rent arrears eviction council management redevelopment traders finance Traders at Gloucester’s indoor market have been ordered to vacate their stalls after accumulating approximately £50,000 in unpaid rent. The council attributes the mounting arrears to prolonged mismanagement, particularly … Read More