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Cheltenham residents can recycle even more from the kerbside from 1 April

25 March 2026

A new kerbside recycling service for food and drink cartons will begin from Wednesday 1 April, making it easier for residents to recycle even more from home. Cartons such as juice cartons, long‑life milk cartons, soup and sauce cartons and other Tetra Pak style packaging can be placed straight into the green recycling box with plastics and cans....

Don’t miss your right to vote, register by Monday 20 April 2026

23 March 2026

The next scheduled elections to take place in Cheltenham will be the borough and parish elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026. The notices of election will be published on Monday 30 March 2026 which marks the start of the election period. Cheltenham residents wishing to vote - who are not yet registered - need to register to vote online by Monday 20 April 2026....

Community Pride fund brings local projects to life across Cheltenham

16 March 2026

The council’s annual Community Pride fund of £30,000 is awarded to outstanding community groups whose activities positively impact many lives. This year 22 community-led projects secured funding and are now underway to improve the lives of residents across Cheltenham. The fund supported a number of events that bring people together including an Eid Reunion, a Chinese celebration by Chinese Culture Connection and the popular Pride in Cheltenham....

Gloucestershire Airport – shareholder statement

12 March 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have issued the following statement concerning the sale of Gloucestershire Airport. Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council as joint shareholders have today confirmed that they have been unable to reach an agreement with Horizon Aero Group on the sale of Gloucestershire Airport....

More than £30,000 improvements to Elmfield Park

10 March 2026

A popular park in Cheltenham has undergone significant improvements ensuring more users can access the greenspace all-year round. More than £30,000 has been spent on installing nearly 300 metres of gravel path at Elmfield Park which means users can now walk round the two-hectare site free from mud and puddles over the wetter winter period....