What news of the Phoenix Village development?

With the General Election over Raikes went in search of progress on a project with the potential to transform the centre of Gloucester and bring one of the city's many historic buildings back to life.

Dear Readers,

Welcome to Monday’s edition of The Raikes Journal.

We had a couple of stories ready to feature as today’s big read, but ended up running with a look at where Gloucester is with the proposed Phoenix Village Project.

This is the proposal to transform the former Fleece Hotel off Westgate Street and the crumbling car park to its rear into a business village - but one focused on delivering training, skills, support and hope for young people.

It’s an idea that captivated the city council enough for it to agree to work to find potential funding sources to enable it all happen, but after all the early publicity the inevitable quiet descended as as we ran up to the general election.

It’s one of a couple of high-profile projects in the council’s in-tray.

We hope you enjoy.

Have a great week.

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