Cheltenham Borough Council Council

Residents encouraged to ‘Pop to Cheltenham’ and support local businesses during Cheltenham Festival

02 March 2026

Parking in the Town Centre East council-run car park will be free of charge from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March 2026 inclusive - for customers parking from 12pm until 8pm - during Cheltenham Festival. The ‘Pop to Cheltenham’ initiative is designed in partnership with Cheltenham BID and Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce to encourage local shoppers to visit the town centre during Cheltenham Festival, providing support to local retailers and businesses....

Cheltenham’s 2026/27 budget proposals approved

27 February 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council met today (Friday 27 February) to agree the budget for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2026 At this meeting, the council also agreed the level of council tax, considering the requirements of Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner....

Construction reaches 12-month milestone at Wavensmere’s £50m Arkle Court scheme in Cheltenham

26 February 2026

News story issued by Wavensmere Homes: Wavensmere Homes is 12 months into the two-and-a-half year regeneration and development programme for its £50m Arkle Court development in Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area. The leader of Cheltenham Borough Council and senior officers visited the £50m Arkle Court scheme – formerly the North Place surface car park – to see the first roofs installed to rows of terraced houses....

Preparations well underway for an enjoyable Cheltenham Festival 2026

25 February 2026

As Cheltenham prepares to welcome tens of thousands of visitors for the return of the Cheltenham Festival, the council is working closely with partners to ensure the event is a success. The annual horse racing festival, often referred to as the Olympics of the National Hunt season, puts the national spotlight on the town over the four-day event (March 10 - 13) and racegoers are being reminded to be respectful....

Green light given for new homes on former Monkscroft school site

20 February 2026

Planning has been granted for 70 new affordable energy-efficient homes on the former Monkscroft School site. The development will offer a mix of properties for social rent and shared ownership. Cheltenham is set to benefit from 70 new affordable, energy‑efficient homes. This is following Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee, who unanimously approved proposals for the redevelopment of the former Monkscroft School site on Thursday 19 February 2026....