‘Worrying Trend’ of Cheltenham Town Centre Cafe and Restaurant Closures Sparks Concern Wednesday, October 15, 2025 cheltenham cafes restaurants closures highstreet southwest economy hospitality community revitalization Cheltenham, known for its vibrant spa town atmosphere, is experiencing a noticeable increase in the closure of cafes and restaurants in its town centre. Although the high street continues to fare better than much of the South … Read More
Popular Cafe Chain Set to Revitalize Former Chambers Pub Site in Gloucester’s King’s Square Monday, September 29, 2025 gloucester cafe chambers king'ssquare citycentre regeneration hospitality development urban revitalization The well-known cafe brand is poised to bring a fresh new vibe to Gloucester’s King’s Square by taking over the long-vacant Chambers pub location. This move is set to breathe new life into the heart of the city centre, … Read More
'Exciting' Gloucester Debenhams Overhaul Marks New Era for City Centre as University Praised Tuesday, September 23, 2025 gloucester debenhams redevelopment citycentre university revitalization urbanrenewal community progress innovation The redevelopment of the former Debenhams store in Gloucester has been hailed as a transformative moment for the city centre, signaling a fresh chapter of growth and rejuvenation. Local leaders, residents, and business owners … Read More
What Do We Do With All These Churches? Sunday, September 21, 2025 churches rural community aging congregation demographics heritage outreach sustainability revitalization Across rural areas, churches have long been the heart of communities—places of worship, gathering, and support. Yet today, many of these churches face dwindling attendance and aging congregations. With the average age of … Read More
England’s Ghost Towns: High Street Shop Closures Exposed Sunday, September 21, 2025 england ghosttowns highstreet shopclosures retail economy towns closures map revitalization A recent map has brought to light the extent to which high street shop closures have impacted towns across England, exposing areas now considered ghost towns. The economic struggles faced by many retail shops have left … Read More
Council to Auction Leases to Revitalize Empty City Centre Shops Sunday, September 21, 2025 gloucester council auction leases highstreet retail vacancy revitalization economy buildings Gloucester City Council has taken a proactive step to combat the rise of empty shops in the city centre by adopting the innovative High Street Rental Auction initiative. This new approach aims to tackle long-standing … Read More