Fledgling businesses in the creative sector are being given the chance to spread their wings in a new office scheme launched on Friday, January 29 at the Gloucester Docks.

Some 60 individuals from the public and private sector attended the launch.

Gloucester City Council economic development staff have secured nearly £38,000 worth of regional funding in partnership with Gloucestershire Collge, the University of Gloucestershire and the GMG to develop the office space.

The ‘incubator project’ – known as Quays Creative – is located within the Nexus facilities and will enable businesses to take short-term lets to help them establish. The space will provide creative businesses with a business address with integrity and a nurturing and innovative environment to help them grow and prosper. To find out more, including costs, please go to www.thegmg.org/quayscreative

Council Leader Paul James, who will be officially opening the scheme, commented: “ This scheme is based in the heart of the city and in the heart of the regeneration that is taking place.

“ This is a tremendously exciting opportunity for fledgling businesses to turn this part of Gloucester into a hub for this sector. Schemes like this are ideal for young businesses. It provides superb office space with training and support close at hand.

“ It is imaginative schemes like this that are helping to create Gloucester as a modern 21st century city.”