Parking, travel and streets 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

Media release: Cheltenham Borough Council approves budget to continue investment in local economic growth and work towards carbon net zero targets

Cheltenham Borough Council approves budget to continue investment in local economic growth and work towards carbon net zero targets
Published on 23rd February 2024
Free parking at Town Centre East for Christmas shopping in Cheltenham

Shoppers can enjoy free parking at Cheltenham’s Town Centre East car park on Thursdays on 7, 14 and 21 December, from 12noon to 8pm.
Published on 4th December 2023
New safe and central cycle hub for Cheltenham

Residents and visitors are being asked for their views on proposals for a new cycle hub for Cheltenham town centre.
Published on 3rd February 2023
Clarence Fountain transformation will offer an attractive, green space in the heart of the town centre

Work to create a newly designed ‘pocket park’, in the centre of Cheltenham, will begin in the new year.
Published on 10th December 2021
Town Centre East car park temporarily closes due to vandalism and anti-social behaviour

For safety reasons, Town Centre East car park has closed and visitors are asked to use other nearby car parks if driving into town.
Published on 10th August 2021
M5 Junction 10 public consultation now open

A public consultation has been launched for the proposed changes to the M5 Junction 10.
Published on 15th October 2020
Cheltenham prioritises walking and cycling as high street reopens

Cheltenham Borough Council has put forward ambitious proposals to increase walking and cycling in the town to create space for social distancing.
Published on 19th June 2020
Update for Cheltenham Borough Council operated car parks

Now that some of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted, people are beginning to make use of Cheltenham’s car parks again.
Published on 12th June 2020
GCC news: contractor appointed to start landmark transport scheme

Gloucestershire County Council has appointed Knights Brown as the contractors to bring the first half of the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS) to life.
Published on 4th June 2020
Free parking for COVID-19 key workers in Cheltenham

Designated COVID-19 key workers can now park free of charge in selected council-owned car parks whilst carrying out their key tasks.
Published on 27th March 2020
Improved lighting planned for St James’ Street car park and painting work at Regent Arcade car park

Cheltenham Borough Council will be improving the lighting at St James’ Street car park from Monday 16 March 2020.
Published on 13th March 2020
Man prosecuted for abandoning vehicle in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted Liam Berry for abandoning his blue Ford Fiesta Ghia in Welch Road.
Published on 21st November 2019
Cheltenham’s cabinet agree that Boots Corner should close permanently

At a meeting of Cheltenham Borough Council’s cabinet last night (5 November), members unanimously agreed that the ‘Boots Corner’ trial closure should become permanent.
Published on 6th November 2019
Next steps for ‘Boots Corner’ to be discussed

Phase 4 of the Cheltenham Transport Plan – ‘Boots Corner’ – will be discussed when Cheltenham’s cabinet meet on 5 November.
Published on 25th October 2019
Honeybourne Line access improved from lower High Street

A busy route for commuters, shoppers and visitors in Cheltenham is stepping up for an enhanced footpath and cycleway, traffic free.
Published on 24th October 2019
Cycle your way to a better commute this Cycle to Work day

Cycle to Work day takes place tomorrow (Thursday 8 August) Cheltenham Borough Council is encouraging its employees and the public to take to two wheels!
Published on 7th August 2019
Changes to road layout and disabled parking, as transport trial continues

Following feedback from residents and businesses, changes are being introduced to phase 4 of the transport plan – ‘Boots Corner’ – as it enters its final six month trial period.
Published on 24th May 2019
Changes to parking charges from 1 April

Parking charges in Cheltenham’s council owned car parks will increase from 1 April 2019.
Published on 7th March 2019
Data presented to support decision to continue trial

At last night’s busy council meeting (21 January), councillors discussed the latest data around the Boots Corner temporary closure.
Published on 22nd January 2019
Changes made as Boots Corner trial continues

Following a review of the public feedback and monitoring data, some proposed changes to the ‘Boots Corner’ trial have been agreed between Gloucestershire County Council and the borough council. In summary, the trial will be extended to August 2019, there will be additional blue badge provision and changes to the highway in some areas will take place.
Published on 21st December 2018
Early indications show 84% increase in footfall around Boots Corner

Record increase of pedestrian and bicycle usage has been recorded around the Boots Corner and high street area.
Published on 23rd October 2018
Pedestrian and cyclist data gathering underway as part of Boots Corner trial

Introduced as part of the Cheltenham Transport Plan (CTP), bike stands, seating, planters and artificial grass have been temporarily installed in the Boots Corner area to create an enhanced space for people to enjoy. Research is now underway to understand the way people are using the new features which have been put in as a trial around the Boots Corner fountain.
Published on 10th October 2018
Revised go-live date for Regent Arcade car park improvements

Due to programme resourcing issues, the council has revised the date for the new contactless pay system to go live at Regent Arcade car park.
Published on 7th September 2018
Bold plans to deliver an improved focal point at Boots Corner begin

The space around Boots Corner fountain will soon get a make-over.
Published on 4th September 2018
More support for road users at Boots Corner

Gloucestershire County Council media release: extra measures to help manage traffic on the approach to Boots Corner have been put in place.
Published on 2nd August 2018
Revitalising our town centre – the benefits of cycling

Improving the environment and traffic management, and boosting the local economy is at the heart of the Cheltenham Transport Plan (CTP), Cheltenham Borough Council’s (CBC) vision for a better town centre.
Published on 10th July 2018
High Street designs to be unveiled

Residents can catch first sight of how the refreshed High Street will look when an exhibition goes live this weekend.
Published on 21st March 2018
Work begins to upgrade Honeybourne Line CCTV

Security improvements are being made to a popular route from today.
Published on 31st January 2018
Two down, two to go

Cheltenham town centre is one step closer to its improvements as crews get ready to start the third phase of the Cheltenham Transport Plan (CTP) next week.
Published on 12th January 2018
Plans in full swing to refresh Cheltenham High Street

Trees, signage, seating and new paving will start to transform the High Street when work goes ahead next year.
Published on 1st December 2017
Transport plan moves to next stage

As part of Cheltenham Borough Council’s vision for the town centre, the next phase of the Cheltenham Transport Plan (CTP) is due to start in early 2018.
Published on 1st December 2017
A new £67,500 BMX track in Leckhampton could help to unearth future Olympians like Liam Phillips or Shazane Reade

Funding from Cheltenham Borough and Gloucestershire County Council has helped to install a new ‘pump track’ at Burrow’s Fields for BMX riders to develop their skills on.
Published on 6th October 2017
Paving the way for Cheltenham High Street

In partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council, the county council is supporting plans to refresh the High Street.
Published on 29th September 2017
All change for parking in Cheltenham

Everyone has a view on parking and that’s why resident and visitor feedback has been so important in helping to shape the council’s parking strategy, which was approved at cabinet this week (13 June).
Published on 15th June 2017
New Cheltenham town centre road layout opens today

The new road layout for Oriel Road and Imperial Square North, Cheltenham, is due to open this afternoon.
Published on 24th March 2017
No change? PayByPhone in council car parks

PayByPhone is becoming increasingly popular with residents, workers and visitors who use Cheltenham’s car parks thanks to its convenience.
Published on 21st February 2017
New year brings new road improvements to Cheltenham

Work will start on 9 January to change the road layout at Imperial Square, Rodney Road and The Promenade as phase two of Cheltenham’s Transport Plan begins.
Published on 3rd January 2017
Improved car park re-opens in time for Christmas

Christmas shoppers will have more choice over where to park as a much improved Chelt Walk car park opens to the public.
Published on 24th November 2016
Bus station to benefit from chewing gum removal

Council contractors will target Royal Well’s sticky problem when they work to remove chewing gum from the pavements.
Published on 22nd November 2016
Gloucestershire Airport's new road brings new opportunities

Yesterday GFirst LEP officially opened the new road at Gloucestershire Airport.
Published on 29th September 2016
Cheltenham's Albion Street to reopen by this Friday

Work is progressing to improve traffic flows in the town as phase 1 of Cheltenham’s Transport Plan comes to an end.
Published on 7th July 2016

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