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
New Firm to Open Flagship Location in The Forum Saturday, August 16, 2025 theforum patch flagship tenant business development opening location growth revitalization A new company is set to establish its flagship location in The Forum, further enhancing the vibrant atmosphere of the development. Patch has been announced as the second confirmed tenant, signaling growing interest and …
The Bees Knees Pub Welcomes New Leadership to Spark a Buzzing Revival Saturday, June 7, 2025 beesknees cirencester pub arkells hospitality community food music management revitalization The Bees Knees pub in Cirencester is buzzing with fresh energy as it welcomes a dynamic new team led by Michaela McCarthy. With deep roots in the pub industry, Michaela—daughter of a former publican—is set to breathe new life … Read More
Redevelopment Planned for Gloucester Docks Superstore Tuesday, April 29, 2025 gloucester docks superstore redevelopment retail planning application city center revitalization consultation Gloucester Docks may soon see a new superstore housed within a warehouse building that is currently considered unattractive. Jaspac Developments Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Gloucester City Council, seeking … Read More