Business and Community Projects in Gloucestershire

As part of our Strategic Economic Plan (SEP), we have brought £101.69 million into the county through the Gloucestershire Growth Deal, and €41 million in European funding through our EU Structural and Investment Funds Strategy. Thanks to these deals, we’re funding cutting-edge projects, fuelling innovation and facilitating change, laying solid foundations for Gloucestershire’s next steps to economic growth.

Flagship Projects

West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS)

A £22m transport improvement scheme to create network capacity and improved cycling and walking infrastructure along the eastbound A40 to facilitate the Cheltenham Cyber Park/Golden Valley Development.

Getting Building Fund

Digital Innovation Farm

‘The Digital Innovation Farm’ with Hartpury University and Hartpury College - creating new innovation and demonstration workspace for high growth SMEs in the growth phase already operating within the agri-tech sector to explore, test, trial, research and develop products, or enhance existing ones.

Getting Building Fund

The Gloucestershire Applied Digital Skills Centre

‘The Gloucestershire Applied Digital Skills Centre’ with Cirencester College – building a new landmark building, modelled on digital industries delivering the skills needed in the Cyber and Digital sectors.

Getting Building Fund

Minster Innovation Exchange

The ‘Minster Innovation Exchange’ with Cheltenham Borough Council – this low carbon modular construction will deliver innovative co-working space in central Cheltenham.

Getting Building Fund

Cyber Incubation Units

‘Cyber Incubation Units’ with Gloucestershire College – creating a range of new office space, shared and dedicated laboratories, workshops and co-working facilities designed specifically for high-tech, cyber-based entrepreneurs and innovators, with access to educational facilities.

Getting Building Fund

AccXel

A 'Construction Education Centre’ branded as AccXel with the KW Bell Group Ltd in Cinderford. A brand new multipurpose conference and training facility to be based in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

Flagship Projects

Gloucester Motorway Services Area

Gloucester Motorway Services fully opened in May 2015 in partnership with a social regeneration charity, the Gloucestershire Gateway Trust. Gloucester Services is dedicated to local produce and a commitment to the local community.

Flagship Projects

GREEN Skills Centre

The Gloucestershire Renewable Energy, Engineering and Nuclear Skills Centre (GREEN) helps prepare people for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles in the county.

Flagship Projects

The Growth Hub

The Growth Hub in Gloucestershire is here to help your business realise its potential and grow.

Flagship Projects

Cheltenham Cyber Park

The UK Cyber Business Park is a joint public and private sector initiative aimed at creating the UK’s first dedicated hub, in Cheltenham, to support the growth and development of new cyber security businesses, technology, research and skills.

Business Support

Farm491

Farm491 is a modern, cutting-edge enterprise hub located at the Royal Agricultural University.

Business Support

Core Growth Hub Service

The Growth Hub is a fully-funded business support programme, which provides advice, training and consultancy to Gloucestershire businesses; free-of-charge.