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 -
Nominate your local hero for the Cheltenham Medal of Honour
Nominations sought for Cheltenham residents who give their time to help others or work to help make Cheltenham a better place to live.
Published on 8th January 2025 in Mayor news -
Statement from our leader - devolution
Statement from our leader, Councillor Rowena Hay.
Published on 7th January 2025 in About the council news -
Health and wellbeing grant fund now open for community projects in Cheltenham
The Cheltenham health and wellbeing community grant fund is inviting applications for community-based projects, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of local residents and communities.
Published on 24th December 2024 in Sport, health and wellbeing news -
Cheltenham’s draft budget proposals are out for consultation
These budget proposals set out a roadmap for recovery and revitalisation – not just for the council’s finances, but for the services it delivers and the residents it supports.
Published on 19th December 2024 in Business news -
New tree sponsorship scheme at Cheltenham’s cemetery and crematorium
A new tree sponsorship scheme has been introduced at Cheltenham’s cemetery and crematorium, located at Bouncers Lane.
Published on 5th December 2024 in Environment and communities news -
Christmas and new year waste and recycling collections
This Christmas there are changes waste and recycling collections in Cheltenham to allow teams to have more time off with their families.
Published on 4th December 2024 in Bins and recycling news -
Celebrating 130 years of a woman’s right to stand as a district councillor
As well as being 50 years since the creation of the modern district council, 2024 marks the 130th anniversary of a woman’s right to stand for election to their district council.
Published on 19th November 2024 in About the council news -
Tighter regulations force review of the Household Recycling Centre, Swindon Road
Update - Cabinet (26 Nov) agrees prolonged closure from 10 January 25.
Published on 18th November 2024 in Bins and recycling news -
16 Days of Action to launch across Cheltenham to enhance safety for women and girls
Businesses and partners come together for 16 Days of Action, a campaign to end gender-based violence.
Published on 15th November 2024 in Community safety and crime news -
Persimmon Homes South Midlands completes land deal with Cheltenham Borough Council
News story issued by Persimmon Homes South Midlands: Developer Persimmon Homes has partnered with Cheltenham Borough Council to deliver much-needed homes at its Swindon Farm development.
Published on 14th November 2024 in Housing news -
New community showcase event for Cheltenham’s No Child Left Behind project
Save the date for the #NCLBShowcase2025 - Thursday 30 January 2025 at Cheltenham’s town hall.
Published on 11th November 2024 in Environment and communities news -
Local schools take over climate negotiations in mock COP29 conference
Students from 14 local schools will take on the role of negotiating teams during the United Nations climate change conference (COP29) at a valuable youth climate summit.
Published on 11th November 2024 in Climate and sustainability news -
Cheltenham’s Remembrance Day service 2024
Commemorate those who served and sacrificed their lives for our freedom this Remembrance Day.
Published on 7th November 2024 in Local history and heritage news -
Cheltenham residents encouraged to recycle more to support local foodbanks
Nearly 8k food items donated to local food banks since scheme started in March 2023.
Published on 6th November 2024 in Bins and recycling news
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