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2 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College is holding its annual Skills Conference later this month. The event, on Friday, June 27, will bring together educators, employers and regional leaders to collaborate on practical, future-focused workforce solutions.
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2 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
Cheltenham Borough Council has had a cabinet reshuffle. With changes following the recent county council elections and the appointment of a new deputy mayor, Cllr Rowena Hay, leader of Cheltenham Borough Council, has reviewed roles and responsibilities of cabinet portfolios. The new cabinet roles will continue to lead the delivery of the council's key aims.
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2 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
Max Wilkinson MP is celebrating victory in his campaign for solar energy generation technology to be included in all new homes as standard. Following his Private Member's Bill earlier this year - known as the Sunshine Bill - the government announced that 'the vast majority' of new homes will now include solar panels as standard. Max called for the law change shortly after becoming MP for Cheltenham last July.
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2 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
A tyre business founded in Gloucester has secured a £26m tailored financing solution. The Tyre Group (TTG), the UK's largest independent tyre retailer and wholesaler, agreed the bespoke £26m facility with AURELIUS Finance Company. The facility incorporates £11m working capital revolver, alongside a £15m property-linked term loan.
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2 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
A golf club is set to install 114 solar panels on its clubhouse roof. The plans for Gloucester Golf Club, an 18 hole par 70 course on Matson Lane, were given approval by Gloucester City Council. The club is set to install a photovoltaic system of up to 50.73 kWp on the south face of the clubhouse roof, made up of 114 TRINA Vertex S 425 PV panels. TRINA Vertex S 425 PV panels are described by the manufacturer as 'small in size, big on power' and can generate up to 425W of electricity.
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3 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
A Tewkesbury primary school has been given a £6,000 donation from a local housebuilder. Charles Church South Midlands has supported Ashchurch Primary School with the cash boost as part of its Community Champions initiative. The funds will help the school to buy Chromebooks and support its sensory garden projects. Sam Rickaby at Ashchurch Primary School said: "It's great to have the support of the Charles Church team and we're so pleased to have secured this kind donation.
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3 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
Gloucestershire's Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) Service, provided by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), has achieved the Royal College of Physicians Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation. The national accreditation provides independent and impartial recognition that the service demonstrates high levels of quality against established standards. Accreditation is recommended in the NHS England commissioning standards and supported by the Care Quality Commission.
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3 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
The Secretary of State for Transport has granted development consent for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme. The approved scheme will see the construction of a new all-movements junction at Junction 10, which will provide access in all directions on and off the motorway. The scheme includes a new link road connecting the A4019 to the B4634 in west Cheltenham and widening the A4019 Tewkesbury Road, as well as new active travel facilities and flood mitigation measures.
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3 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
Gloucestershire County Council is working with NHS Gloucestershire and the county's housing partners to introduce an Accessible Housing Register (AHR) to help people with disabilities find social housing which meets their needs. The AHR shows how accessible available properties are, helping home seekers find the best options for their needs.
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3 days ago | 
punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood
Dr Martens has its eye firmly set on a return to growth in the current year. The British classic saw adjusted pre-tax profit of £34.1m in the year to March 30 - down from £97.2m in 2024, as reported by Retail Gazette. Sales were down 8% to £787.6m, due to a 'challenging macroeconomic and consumer backdrop' in several of its core markets. Now the bootmaker has launched its new strategy - Levers for Growth - as it increases its turnaround efforts.
