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Hot weather bin collections in Cheltenham

21 May 2026

Due to the hot weather forecast on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May, our collection teams will be starting their rounds from 6am instead of 7am. Councillor Steve Harvey, cabinet member for waste, recycling and green open spaces, said: "As a result of the hot weather our waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings....

New cabinet roles announced to help shape Cheltenham’s future

20 May 2026

Following the recent local elections and the appointment of a new deputy mayor, leader, Councillor Rowena Hay has taken the opportunity to review roles and responsibilities of cabinet portfolios. The new cabinet roles will continue to lead the delivery of the organisation’s key aims, as well as helping to ensure that Cheltenham is in the best possible place as Gloucestershire councils head towards reorganisation....

Cheltenham welcomes new mayor and appoints Honorary Freemen

19 May 2026

The annual inauguration of the Mayor of Cheltenham was held at Cheltenham Town Hall at 6.30pm yesterday (Monday 18 May). Councillor Martin Horwood succeeds his predecessor, Dr David Willingham, and Councillor Mike Collins is deputy mayor. The mayor chairs the council and represents the borough at many local business and charity events throughout the year....

Views sought on plans to make Cheltenham’s roads safer

18 May 2026

Press release issued by Gloucestershire County Council Gloucestershire County Council is asking people to have their say on proposals to improve road safety and support healthier communities in Cheltenham The plans form part of the council’s Safer Roads and Community 20s programme and cover Cheltenham and surrounding areas, including Swindon Village, Leckhampton with Warden Hill, Prestbury, Charlton Kings and Up Hatherley....

Cheltenham to mark 81st anniversary of VE Day

06 May 2026

Please come and join us on Friday 8 May at the War Memorial. The Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor David Willingham, and the Cheltenham Branch of Royal British Legion (RBL), invite you to attend the commemorative parade and service on Friday 8 May for the 81st Anniversary of Victory in Europe - VE Day - which marks the allied forces victory and the unconditional surrender of the Axis Powers on the 8 May 1945....