by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Nov 12, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation
What happens when geopolitical instability sends energy prices soaring? How does that translate into higher wages, changing consumer behaviour, and new pressure for businesses? Where does artificial intelligence fit into an economy navigating both extraordinary...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Oct 7, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Meet the Buyer, Members
08:30am-10:30am | Thursday 12 November 2026 | Hub8 MX – Chester Walk, Cheltenham GL50 3JZ Interest rates. Inflation. Growth. Investment. Consumer confidence. The economic headlines are everywhere – but what do they actually mean for businesses? Join us for...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Aug 5, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Public Sector Buying
Gloucestershire is moving to a single unitary council in 2028. For local businesses, that could mean significant changes to public procurement – and new opportunities for SMEs. The biggest change to local government in Gloucestershire for decades is underway. In...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Feb 2, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Public Sector Buying
Local government buying, how it happens, how to sell to them, and how those same buyers evaluate suppliers were the topics of discussion at the Together Gloucestershire event, in partnership with The Growth Hub Forest of Dean. We brought together expert speakers on...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Jan 27, 2026 | Legislation / Regulation
Following the launch of their much-anticipated “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” report on public procurement, which highlighted the untapped potential of British SME businesses, the FSB co-hosted an event in Parliament today with Chris Ward MP, Parliamentary...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Jan 12, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Uncategorized
Gloucestershire Public Sector businesses can now secure more quotes exclusively from local suppliers. The Government has announced new legislation coming into force early this year, making it easier for local Councils to procure services from local suppliers....
