Council to Auction Leases in Effort to Revive Empty City Centre Shops Sunday, September 21, 2025 gloucester council auction leases highstreet retail vacancy revitalisation business shops Gloucester City Council has launched an innovative initiative, the High Street Rental Auction, designed to combat the rising number of empty shops in the city centre. The scheme aims to attract new tenants by auctioning off … Read More
Underage Sales Sting Uncovers Vape, Alcohol, Knives, and Corrosive Substances Wednesday, September 3, 2025 underage vapes alcohol knives corrosive shops sting illegal sales protection A recent enforcement operation targeting retail outlets has exposed concerning breaches of age-restriction laws. Over the course of a sting operation, 48 stores were tested for the illegal sale of age-restricted items. … Read More
Expansion Approved: Cotswolds Designer Outlet to Add Up to 25 New Shops Saturday, August 23, 2025 cotswolds designer outlet expansion shops carpark m5 retail development shopping The Cotswolds Designer Outlet is set to expand, following a recent decision regarding its car park that clears the way for phase two of the development. This next phase could introduce up to 25 new shops, significantly … Read More
Cotswolds Village Overwhelmed by Tourists Who Treat It Like a Theme Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 cotswolds tourism village residents disruption community visitors shops peace behavior In the heart of the Cotswolds, a once peaceful village is struggling under the weight of overwhelming tourism. Locals express frustration as the influx of visitors changes the atmosphere, with many treating the village more … Read More
Three Gloucester Shops Abruptly Closed by Landlord Thursday, August 7, 2025 gloucester shops closures business landlord sudden shutdowns community retail local In an unexpected move, three shops in Gloucester have been suddenly shut down by their landlord, leaving both business owners and customers stunned. The reasons behind this abrupt action remain unclear, with no official … Read More
Stroud Shop Selling Illegal Vapes and Tobacco Temporarily Shut Down Thursday, July 31, 2025 stroud vapes tobacco illegal regulation closure shops health investigation compliance Authorities have ordered The Green Shop in Stroud to close its doors for two months after discovering the store was selling illegal vapes and tobacco products. The investigation revealed that the shop had been offering … Read More