Plans to transform Gloucester city centre approved
It's thanks to government funding.
Last updated 20th Nov 2023
Plans to transform Gloucester city centre have been approved after the area’s received government funding.
A new garden quarter in the heart of the city centre had been proposed by Gloucester City Council. Today the area has received £11 million of the government’s Levelling Up Funding making plans possible.
The proposal will create spaces for community activities, a new market and foodhall, as well as a park and gardens.
The regeneration will be set within the grounds of the 13th century Greyfriars monastery.
Whilst the current market will be refurbished to house dance, music, fitness, community, and leisure events.
New apartments and workspaces will also be created within the 18th century house adjacent to the friary.
Gloucester MP Richard Graham said: “Change and improvements to Gloucester city centre take another big step forward with our second Levelling Up Fund win to regenerate the Eastgate and Greyfriars area- improving our indoor market, making better use of the Greyfriars setting beside it and bringing back to life the bowling club.
“It’s another great sign of confidence in our plans to improve Gloucester and will encourage private investment alongside this substantial public investment.”
City Council Leader Richard Cook said: “This is fantastic news and is Christmas come early for Gloucester.
We are a council committed to making Gloucester city centre fit for the future while preserving and making the most of our heritage.”