News
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A new accessible play space is planned in Cheltenham’s Burrow’s Fields for every child
12 August 2026
Cheltenham is hoping to become home to a groundbreaking fully inclusive playground, thanks to a partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council and Leckhampton Rovers FC (LRFC). Located at Burrow’s Fields, the new playground will replace the existing outdated facility, offering play items designed for children of all abilities....
Heat risk: Advice for Cheltenham residents
11 August 2026
As heatwaves, prolonged dry periods and fire risk, become increasingly common feature of British summers, Cheltenham Borough Council is taking proactive steps to ensure the town is ready to face the hot conditions. With record-breaking temperatures on the rise, the council is rolling out an array of strategies designed to keep residents safe and the local environment resilient....
Safer and stronger communities: Standing together against hate
10 August 2026
Cheltenham councillors have adopted the Gloucestershire anti-hate statement, as a public expression of their commitment to equality, community cohesion and the prevention of hate crime. The statement, which is being supported across the county, provides a clear public pledge: ‘Gloucestershire is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful county where everyone feels safe and valued....
Cheltenham resident prosecuted for animal welfare offences
07 August 2026
A Cheltenham resident has been prosecuted for animal welfare and fraud offences linked to the breeding and sale of French Bulldogs. At a hearing in 2024, the resident pleaded not guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Fraud Act 2006. The charges related to breeding dogs from their home address without a licence, causing unnecessary suffering under Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and placing false and misleading adverts....
Cheltenham Borough Council welcomes Royal Assent for new Markets Act
04 August 2026
New legislation to modernise market regulation and support Cheltenham’s vibrant town Cheltenham Borough Council has welcomed the passing of the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 15 July 2026, paving the way for a modernised approach to the management and regulation of markets across the borough....