Case study

Gloucester city centre’s £20 million regeneration

Three projects in Gloucester were allocated £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund.

Debenhams redevelopment

Plans for the funding include the redevelopment of the former Debenhams store on the corner of The Oxeblade and Northgate Street.

The University of Gloucester’s plans for the building include:

  • an information centre for 4,700 students and up to 450 staff from the university
  • a digitally enabled public library
  • a drop-in wellbeing centre

Support for businesses

Funds are also allocated to support The Forge digital innovation and incubation centre. This hub will provide support to small and medium-sized businesses in the area.

Find out more about levelling up.

Updates to this page

Published 17 January 2023