city centre could be “set for a new dawn” as talks are underway to split large empty units and reopen them to encourage small businesses to set up shop. This formula has proved popular elsewhere in the city and provided a winning solution in the Gloucester Food Dock and a similar use is currently being provided to pop-up traders in Cheltenham’s Cavendish House. recently by councillors who represent the area.
But Gloucester Chamber of Commerce president Luke Lutman says a lot of work is underway behind the scenes to rejuvenate the city centre. Empty units owned by could be used to run events, galleries, workshops and performances to develop the cultural offering of the as well as for commercial developments. “Gloucester, as with many towns and cities, has been wrestling with the evolving role of the High Street,” he said.
“Consumer demand has changed with online retail, cost of living rises, the pandemic and social changes. The city centre may not be the bustling place it once was but that is all about to change thanks to the confidence and investment pouring into the city. “The City centre has reached a transition point in its long-anticipated regeneration, with the development of the Forum and the new City Campus.
Both promoting education and innovation as well as a luxury hotel, new Kings Square and thriving creative hub. “This development in the Kings Quarter is mirrored by the independent food and drink scene beginning to blossom at the other end of the ci.