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Cabinet makes a proposal to adopt a late night levy in Cheltenham
Published 22nd May 13 in Licences and street trading news
Cabinet agreed last night (21 May) to make a proposal to adopt a late night levy in Cheltenham.
Communal recycling bins – trial scheme
Published on 16th May 13 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
A trial scheme started last month to collect communal recycling bins from Cheltenham flats at a different time to the waste collections.
Steps being taken to help control the urban gull population
Published on 16th May 13 in Pest control news
Cheltenham Borough Council’s environmental health team have started their annual egg oiling programme in order to help control the urban gull population.
Keep active this half-term with leisure@cheltenham
Published on 15th May 13 in Leisure and culture news
Youngsters don’t need to worry about being bored as plenty is planned to keep them active this half-term.
New Mayor for Cheltenham
Published on 14th May 13 in Council and democracy news
The annual inauguration of the mayor was held at Cheltenham Town Hall last night (Monday 13 May).
Göttingen visitors need beds!
Published on 10th May 13 in Town twinning news
From 27 July – 2 August 2013, Cheltenham will be welcoming over 100 visitors from its German twin town of Göttingen for a week at the end of July but some currently have nowhere to stay.
Sign up to garden waste collections now and receive 14 months for the price of 12
Published on 9th May 13 in Environment and planning news
As the sun continues to shine, residents are reminded that they can recycle their garden waste easily through the council’s fortnightly garden waste collection service.
Young people are being given the opportunity to coach
Published on 8th May 13 in Sports, clubs and centres news
Cheltenham Borough Council and Public Health Gloucestershire are supporting The StreetGames project which is giving enthusiastic young people the opportunity to join their sports coaching programme.
Council nursery offers plant sale
Published on 7th May 13 in Parks and open spaces - maintenance news
Back due to popular demand, the council’s nursery will once again be opening its doors to the public for a series of plant sales.
Rewards for food waste recycling in Up Hatherley and Warden Hill
Published on 7th May 13 in Environment and planning news
Gloucestershire County Council and Cheltenham Borough Council have teamed up to trial a new scheme in Cheltenham to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill.
Warden Hill ward by-election results
Published on 3rd May 13 in Council and democracy news
A by-election for Warden Hill ward in Cheltenham took place yesterday.
Midsummer Fiesta returns!
Published on 1st May 13 in Arts and entertainment news
Cheltenham’s biggest free summer event is returning to Montpellier Gardens on Saturday 6 July.
Highways verges weed control: planned maintenance programme
Published on 1st May 13 in Environment and planning news
As weeds grow they not only become unsightly, but may also make our pavements and roads more dangerous by making them slippery or causing the condition of the surface to deteriorate.
Positive Activities for Young People
Published on 30th April 13 in Youth support news
Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council are pleased to announce that community-based organisations are now able to bid for money to deliver positive activities for young people.
New improved Prince of Wales Stadium opens with ceremony
Published on 29th April 13 in Leisure and culture news
Sunday 5 May 2013, 10-12noon
Popular market brings international flavours to Cheltenham
Published on 26th April 13 in Leisure and culture news
Thursday 2 May – Monday 6 May in the Long Gardens, Promenade, Cheltenham.
Inspiring families to read together at home
Published on 26th April 13 in Community and living news
A new free 'book bank' scheme to help promote reading at home launches in Cheltenham on 7 May.
Cheltenham gears up for Britain’s biggest short walks festival: Get Walking Week, 4 to 11 May 2013
Published on 25th April 13 in Walking news
Step out for Get Walking Week - Britain’s biggest free, short walks festival that encourages people to get outdoors and get active.
Revised collection days for May bank holidays
Published on 24th April 13 in Environment and planning news
As the May bank holidays get closer, the council’s waste collection provider, Ubico, is reminding residents of their alternative collection days.
Doors open on fantastic new St Paul’s Community Hub!
Published on 22nd April 13 in Housing news
“Wow!” just one of the exclamations from visitors to the new Community Hub in St Paul’s.
Free micro-chipping at dog awareness event
Published on 11th April 13 in Community and living news
Cheltenham Borough Council’s community protection team will be in our parks next week providing advice and information to dog owners, as well as free micro-chipping for dogs
Multi skills sessions aimed to encourage positive play
Published on 11th April 13 in Education and learning news
Two Cheltenham schools are benefiting from after school clubs multi sports sessions provided by Cheltenham Borough Council and Active Gloucestershire.
Borough and parish councils join together to represent local residents
Published on 11th April 13 in Council and democracy news
Cheltenham Borough Council has this week published a new agreement with its five parish councils.
Closed season for fishing at Pittville Lake
Published on 10th April 13 in Conservation news
The fishing season at Pittville Lake is currently closed.
Myface Live Photo Booth at The Brewery
Published on 9th April 13 in Arts and entertainment news
We will be at The Brewery for the popular Orange Wednesday - this Wednesday, 10 April from 4pm till 9pm. Come and see us, drop in, dress up and take some pictures.
New leaflet created to help Regency building owners
Published on 8th April 13 in Planning news
The Planning Committee at Cheltenham Borough Council has given its endorsement to a new leaflet created to provide assistance to Regency building owners.
Major improvements to pavements on the Promenade
Published on 5th April 13 in Pavements - maintenance news
Gloucestershire County Council is set to carry out major resurfacing work on the pavements between Crescent Terrace and St George’s Road on Monday 8 April.
Join the play rangers in the parks during the Easter holidays
Published on 3rd April 13 in Extra-curricular activities news
Now the sun is shining (a little!) don’t forget the play rangers are visiting local parks this Easter.
Fancy a Sunday stroll?
Published on 2nd April 13 in Health and medical advice news
Following the success of the Walk Well Sunday Health Walks last year, the Sunday Walks will kick start again on 7 April.
Cheltenham welcomes European apprentices
Published on 2nd April 13 in Town twinning news
Two apprentices from Cheltenham’s twin town of Göttingen are getting a taste of working in the UK during work placements at Cheltenham Borough Council.