Coombe Hill Development
Latest news - upcoming public engagement event
Since our first public engagement event in March 2026, we have been developing the scheme design and preparing the detailed reports and surveys needed for the proposed development.
We will be holding a second public engagement event at the end of September to share the latest proposals for Phase 1 of the development, which includes the Fire Training Facility and Highways Depot.
- Wednesday 30 September, 3:30pm to 7pm
- The Swan Inn, Tewkesbury Road, Coombe Hill, GL19 4BA
At this drop-in event, you will be able to meet members of the project team, view the proposals and ask any questions you have before the planning application is submitted. No booking is required and we look forward to welcoming you.
What is being proposed?
The county council is proposing to build an exciting new development at Coombe Hill, transforming 27 acres of council-owned land into a modern, multi-purpose site.
Supported by nearly £47 million of investment, the project aims to deliver better services, create jobs and make the most of public resources. The proposals include:
- A new training facility for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
- A state-of-the-art highways depot
- A much-needed 80-bed care home
- The sale of a small parcel of land separately for the development of around 25 new homes
Why are we proposing this development?
The facilities proposed for this site will provide significant value to the communities they serve, strengthening essential infrastructure for the surrounding areas and, thanks to established transport links, the wider county. This proposal unites several long‑term County Council strategies in a single, carefully coordinated location, ensuring a more efficient and effective delivery of vital services.
Why are these facilities needed?
Each part of the site responds directly to a well‑established need within Fire and Rescue, Highways and Adult Social Care, ensuring these services have the modern facilities required to operate effectively. The requirements for these facilities have been thoroughly assessed, and they are considered essential to maintaining high‑quality support for communities across Gloucestershire.
Find out more
Dedicated pages for each facility will be published soon via the links below. These pages will be updated regularly to include the latest information and the progress made so far.
If you have any questions, take a look at our frequently asked questions page. You can also email the project team who will be happy to help: coombehill@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
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