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Concern over the management of the Golden Valley Development
When local politics makes its way centre stage in a story about a major development many will begin to shudder. Opposition councillors question the…
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Andrew Merrell
Bid to open 'biggest restaurant in the county' at Gloucester Quays
Gloucester Quays LLP could be about to open the biggest restaurant business in Gloucestershire - sparking debate over the potential impact on the Food…
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Andrew Merrell
Almost £10m wiped off turnover of 'critically' important manufacturer
It's been recognised as 'critically' important to the UK automotive industry, it employs 730-plus staff and it's Gloucestershire based, but it's been a…
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Andrew Merrell
Gloucestershire economy’s rising stars
The first of our Thinkery series looking at the challenges facing Gloucestershire. Ollie Newbold, of Randall & Payne, picks out the county's…
Dunkertons Cider reveals expansion plans
He barely has to blink and it becomes headline news. Superdry founder and Gloucestershire businessman Julian Dunkerton's popular food and drink…
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Andrew Merrell

July 2025

£30m from Gloucestershire County Council's pension pot helps tackle housing crisis
Want to see an ethical investment actually changing the lives of hundreds of people? Look no further than Gloucestershire’s biggest employer's pension…
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Andrew Merrell
CEO reveals the secret ingredient to his progression and ambitious growth plans
We talk to one of Gloucestershire’s newest CEOs about why he believes a £70m turnover is possible, how he’s readied himself for his role, and why people…
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Andrew Merrell
What does Cheltenham think about the new owner of its most iconic hotel?
The new owner of one of Cheltenham’s most iconic buildings, The Queen’s Hotel, has revealed itself. Two of the town’s most influential business groups…
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Andrew Merrell
Government crowns Gloucestershire firm the best in the UK
A Gloucestershire business has been singled out for praise by the Government as the very best in the UK - as a quite simply exceptional exporter. And…
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Andrew Merrell
As a £45m housing scheme for Gloucester collapses the county's construction sector counters with positive news
Planning and skills, the two big challenges facing construction. As Gloucester's decision to reject a £45m investment underlines the former in red ink…
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Andrew Merrell
£45m investment plans for deprived area of Gloucester kicked out by councillors
Just how hard is it to reduce the housing waiting list? Very hard. After eight years in the planning a £45m investment plan for one of Gloucester’s most…
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Andrew Merrell

June 2025

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