The PUNCHLINE Annual 2020

Hotel, Gloucester Docks Gloucester City Council moved its staff out of the historic Grade II-Listed Herbert, Kimberley and Phillpotts Warehouses on the city’s Docks and into Shire Hall in 2018. Later that same year, the properties were put out to tender and applications were sought for a new occupier. In total, 50 interested parties came forward each pressing a claim for the prime city centre space. In the first week of 2020, it was revealed that the council had entered into negotiations to turn the buildings into a luxury hotel. Further developments One of Gloucester’s oldest buildings can trace its history back to the 15th century, although the stone undercroft ‘monks retreat’ in the current basement is believed to be 300 years older. It has been something of an eyesore in recent years, having fallen into a state of complete disrepair, and following a fire in 2017, it faced an uncertain future. But news of a restoration partnership involving Gloucester City Council and Dowdeswell Estates will see the venue transformed and once again become a hub for the city centre. are expected in the coming months. Fleece Hotel,Westgate Street

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