Don’t miss your right to vote, register by Friday 11 April 2025
Cheltenham residents wishing to vote - who are not yet registered - need to register to vote online by Friday 11 April 2025.
Published on 21st March 2025 in Elections and voting news-
£96k funding available for new neighbourhood projects in Cheltenham
New neighbourhood projects can be kicked off with the opportunity to bid for a share of funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund.
Published on 21st March 2025 in Environment and communities news -
NCLB’s Party in the Park for families returns for another summer of fun
Happening on Wednesday 6 August at Cheltenham’s Pittville Park, there is a quiet hour from 10am to 11am. Activities will be open for all 11am to 4pm with performances continuing until 7pm.
Published on 20th March 2025 in Leisure and culture news -
The Bell Inn pub and Daisybank Field approved as Assets of Community Value
Cheltenham’s local communities have come together to provide the required community interest evidence
Published on 20th March 2025 in Leisure and culture news -
Montpellier Gardens toilet facilities unveiled with new accessible amenities
Work on the Montpellier Gardens public toilets, despite challenges, has been completed and marks an improved standard in the town’s public toilet facilities, which are now open.
Published on 17th March 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Proposal for a two-council Gloucestershire to be submitted to government
Cheltenham Borough Council and Cotswold District Council are supporting the proposal and five MPs in the county have already written to the Minister backing a two unitary preference.
Published on 17th March 2025 in About the council news -
HBD invites feedback on Golden Valley plans
Several public consultation events are to take place ahead of detailed planning submission for the first phase of Golden Valley.
Published on 13th March 2025 in Planning news -
Air source heat pump demonstration - understanding the basics
This is your chance to see an air source heat pump in action and ask any questions you have.
Published on 10th March 2025 in Environment and communities news -
Statement about Cheltenham town centre
The following statement is in response to comments made by Cheltenham Civic Society about Cheltenham town centre.
Published on 10th March 2025 in Planning and development news -
Free parking and business incentives for shoppers during Cheltenham Festival
Parking in the Town Centre East and Sherborne Place council-run car parks will be free of charge every afternoon - for customers parking from 12pm until 8pm - during Cheltenham Festival.
Published on 7th March 2025 in Parking, travel and streets news -
Initiatives to safeguard women and girls following International Women’s Day
Cheltenham Borough Council and its partners are collaborating to protect women and girls following the celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, and for the lead up to race week.
Published on 7th March 2025 in Community safety and crime news -
Wavensmere Homes starts work at £50m Arkle Court scheme in Cheltenham
Issued by Wavensmere Homes: Wavensmere Homes and Montane Partners have commenced work on site to redevelop the North Place surface car park, located within Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area.
Published on 6th March 2025 in Housing news -
Beat the queue by booking your journey in advance
Cheltenham Festival racegoers asked to book their private hire vehicles ahead for convenience and safety
Published on 4th March 2025 in Licences - taxi and private hire news -
Preparations underway for an enjoyable Cheltenham Festival 2025
With large numbers of visitors expected in 2025 (from 11 to 14 March), the council is working with key stakeholders to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
Published on 3rd March 2025 in Sport, health and wellbeing news -
Cheltenham’s budget proposals approved to commence roadmap towards recovery and revitalisation
Cheltenham Borough Council met today (Friday 21 February) to agree the budget for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2025.
Published on 21st February 2025 in Consultations news -
New funding to support vulnerable young people, thanks to No Child Left Behind’s enrichment grants
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is working with local schools and youth organisations to support children and young people who are facing challenges and struggling to take part in their school education.
Published on 13th February 2025 in Community advice and engagement news -
Incentivising residents to recycle, reduce litter and win big!
An exciting new initiative has come to Cheltenham to help everyone easily recycle their waste using their kerbside collections - as well as clean up litter around the borough.
Published on 11th February 2025 in Bins and recycling news -
Council launch consultation on revised sexual entertainment venue licensing policy
The council has launched a 6-week consultation on proposed amendments to its licensing policy for sexual entertainment venues (SEVs) in Cheltenham.
Published on 10th February 2025 in Licensing and permits news -
Strategic and Local Plan responds to revised government timetable
As part of the government’s ambitions to increase housebuilding nationally, the timetable to produce local planning policy has been brought forward.
Published on 6th February 2025 in Planning and development news -
Affordable homes will breathe new life into former Monkscroft School site
Plans for an ambitious new scheme to bring 70 affordable new homes to the former Monkscroft School site, are now live and open as part of a public consultation.
Published on 5th February 2025 in Housing strategy and enabling news -
How the Warm Homes Fund is reducing energy bill payments for over a hundred households
From Monday 3 February 2025, a total of £25,000 in funding will be distributed to help 125 pensioner households with their heating bills.
Published on 3rd February 2025 in Housing options and advice news -
An inspirational night at No Child Left Behind’s first community showcase
Last night (Thursday 30 January) around 200 community partners came together for No Child Left Behind’s community showcase.
Published on 31st January 2025 in Environment and communities news -
Cheltenham household recycling centre (HRC) review moves into next stage
Further options are now being explored as part of the prolonged closure of Cheltenham’s household recycling centre (HRC).
Published on 30th January 2025 in Bins and recycling news -
Partial closure order for a property in Sun Street
A three-month partial closure order has been served on a property in Sun Street, Cheltenham, due to the on-going anti-social behaviour and drug related activity occurring at a vulnerable male’s home.
Published on 30th January 2025 in Community safety and crime news -
Gloucestershire councils partner with Furbnow to help thousands transform homes to become more energy efficient through innovative new service
‘Game-changing’ one-stop shop will help county’s homeowners save around £1800 per year on their energy bills making them warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Published on 22nd January 2025 in Community advice and engagement news -
Future Fit Homes 2025: Cheltenham’s free retrofitting and energy efficiency event
The Future Fit Homes event takes place on Saturday 8 February 2025 from 10am at St Philip & St James Church, Leckhampton, GL50 2DD.
Published on 20th January 2025 in Community advice and engagement news -
New measures to tackle graffiti in Cheltenham underway
Phase 2 of a pilot tackling the blight graffiti tagging has on Cheltenham’s town centre has begun.
Published on 15th January 2025 in Community safety and crime news -
Local Planning Enforcement plan revitalised to emphasise protection of Cheltenham’s regency heritage
The new easier-to-use comprehensive guide sets out clearer timescales and expectations in local planning. Investigations into unauthorised planning to be prioritised further and faster than before.
Published on 13th January 2025 in Planning enforcement news -
NCLB Community Showcase kicks off Cheltenham’s ‘Year of Youth Action’
Cheltenham’s first ever community showcase is being hosted by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) this year at Cheltenham Town Hall from 4pm to 7pm on 30 January, in association with Punchline-Gloucester.com.
Published on 10th January 2025 in Environment and communities news -
Cheltenham’s Act of Remembrance for Holocaust Memorial Day
Cheltenham’s Act of Remembrance for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place on Monday 27 January 2025, 6.30pm in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Offices.
Published on 8th January 2025 in Environment and communities news
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