Gloucester Heritage URC (Urban Regeneration Company) is a company limited by guarantee. Its founder partners are the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency), Homes and Communities Agency, Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucester City Council.
Background information and some answers to frequently asked questions
Gloucester Heritage URC was sanctioned by Central Government in February 2004 in recognition at both regional and national levels of the need to regenerate central Gloucester.
What are the aims and objectives of the Gloucester Heritage URC?
Our mission is to bring life back to the many historic areas of Gloucester to create a new and prosperous city for the 21st Century. Amongst our specific targets are the reclamation and development of 100 hectares of brownfield (previously developed) land, the repair and reuse of nearly 100 historic buildings, building 3000 new homes, creating 2000 new jobs and attracting £1 billion of private sector investment.
How long will the Gloucester Heritage URC remain in being?
At the time of its inception in February 2004, the Gloucester Heritage URC had a 10 year regeneration mission. Formally launched in 2006 it is expected to complete its mission in 2016
How much money is the Gloucester Heritage URC looking to raise and where will these funds come from?
The Gloucester Heritage URC is a highly focused partnership organisation funded by The South West RDA, Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucester City Council, which aims to attract £1 billion of private sector investment to Gloucester in the 10 years of its lifetime.
How do I contact the Gloucester Heritage URC and where is its head office?
You can contact the Gloucester Heritage URC by phone on 01452 782990, by fax on 01452 306702, by email at officemanager@gloucesterurc.co.uk or you can write to Chris Oldershaw, Chief Executive at 15 Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. You can also use the comment facility which you will find at the base of all the 'Magnificent Seven' pages. We value your feedback so please leave your comments under the relevant page.
Are meetings of the Gloucester Heritage URC open to the general public?
The Gloucester Heritage URC organises public meetings, roadshows and other events, details of which will appear on this website and in the local media. Whilst formal meetings, including board meetings, are not open to the general public, Gloucester Heritage URC has established a good reputation for clear and open communications. You can also keep up to date by downloading a copy of the latest edition of Regeneration News, the bi-monthly newsletter.
For further information visit the Document Library section - this includes Minutes from the Main Board meetings, Business and Resident Community forums.
How can my community group have its voice heard within the Gloucester Heritage URC?
Local people and businesses have helped shape Gloucester Heritage URC′s Area Regeneration Framework, we welcome participation and engagement from all interested groups and we have an active Community Involvement programme. You can also contribute your views via this website by using the comment facility which you will find at the base of all the 'Magnificent Seven' pages, alternatively simply click Contact Us on the main menu
I′ve heard about the ‘Magnificent Seven’ - what are they?
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are Gloucester Heritage URC′s set of major redevelopment sites that will drive forward the regeneration of Gloucester and create the ‘step change’ required to transform the fortunes of this great English city.
The 'Magnificent Seven’ are Blackfriars, Gloucester Docks, Canal Corridor, Gloucester Quays, Kings Quarter, Greyfriars and Railway Triangle. In addition, the proposed Gloucestershire Parkway railway station is a Gloucestershire County Council lead scheme.