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Statement on Local Government Reorganisation
07 September 2026
The Government has today said that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is being paused and reviewed. This includes proposals affecting Gloucestershire. This is an unexpected announcement from the Government, which we know will prompt many questions from all stakeholders across Gloucestershire. Councils in Gloucestershire are seeking further information following the announcement by the Secretary of State to the House of Commons today (Monday 7 September)....
Battle of Britain commemoration service
03 September 2026
Sunday 13 September, 10:30am, at the war memorial on the Long Gardens Cheltenham will be commemorating the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 13 September 2026, remembering the day when RAF Fighter Command claimed victory over the German Luftwaffe in 1940. To mark this anniversary, a short ceremony will be held at the war memorial on Sunday 13 September, at 10:30am....
Youth Cafe returns to provide a dedicated town centre space for young people
02 September 2026
Following a successful pilot earlier this year and a series of well-attended weekly sessions, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is bringing the Youth Cafe back to Smokey Joe's in Cheltenham town centre from Thursday 3 September. The sessions will be supported by youth work providers Springbank Community Group CiC and The Rock Cheltenham ....
Cheltenham Borough Council secures successful prosecution against developer for unlawful tree removal
02 September 2026
Churcham Homes Holdings Ltd pleaded guilty to the offence of removing an oak tree safeguarded by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) without the necessary consent Cheltenham Borough Council is pleased to announce a successful legal action against Churcham Homes Holdings Ltd for the unlawful felling of a protected oak tree at Greenway Park, formerly known as Cromwell Court....
Alcohol test purchase operation conducted in collaboration with Gloucestershire Constabulary
27 August 2026
Businesses that failed will be offered support and will be monitored to ensure that full staff training is in place The licensing team at Cheltenham Borough Council, in partnership with Gloucestershire Constabulary, carried out a test purchase operation in Cheltenham on Saturday 22 August 2026. As part of the operation, police cadets attempted to purchase alcohol from several retail premises....