Community and living news
Disabled women to abseil for charity event
Published 16th April 2012
Three inspiring women will overcome their disability to abseil down Eagle Tower for the Mayor’s charity event on Sunday 22 April.
Mounted Police back in Cheltenham for race week
Published 9th March 2012
Those socialising in Cheltenham town centre during race week will see horses are not just appearing at the racecourse this year.
Active steps to improve health and wellbeing
Published 24th February 2012
Last year Cheltenham Borough Council supported a programme created by clinical psychologist Hugh Koch, to provide training for families in need of support in their everyday lives.
Pause to remember
Published 8th November 2011
On Remembrance Day – Friday 11 November - the council is again supporting the Royal British Legion in encouraging businesses, shops, offices and individuals to observe a two minute silence at 11am.
Mayor supports talent show in aid of charities
Published 27th October 2011
Talent show in aid of the mayor of Cheltenham's charities.
Councils to vote on joint waste company next week
Published 6th October 2011
Cheltenham and Cotswold councils are due to vote next week to establish a joint environmental services company to deliver a range of environmental services.
Top of the crops
Published 5th September 2011
Cheltenham Borough Council is very pleased to announce the winners of its 2011 allotment competition.
Local policing team launch daily surgery
Published 15th June 2011
It will be held in the foyer area of the Municipal Offices between 10.30am and 1pm, Monday to Friday.
£30,000 match-funding up for grabs as community pride scheme launches
Published 21st April 2011
For the fifth year running, community groups are being invited to bid for a share of £30,000 to help towards local projects.
Don’t miss ‘eggtraordinary’ free Easter egg hunt!
Published 8th April 2011
Children of all ages invited to enjoy ‘eggcellent’ fun at FREE Easter Egg Hunt, Wednesday 13 April, Pittville Park.
Mounted police in Cheltenham for race week
Published 15th March 2011
News story released by Gloucestershire Constabulary
Spreading the word on Census
Published 7th March 2011
The countdown to the Census has begun and the questionnaires will start being posted out today (Monday 7 March).
Everyman studio theatre presents ‘international week’
Published 17th February 2011
21 until 26 February 2011
They deserve a medal!
Published 28th January 2011
Do you know anyone who you think deserves a medal? If so, nominate them for the Cheltenham Medal of Honour.
Review of allotment charges in Cheltenham
Published 5th January 2011
Cheltenham Borough Council is putting forward new charges for allotments which will see plot rents increase.
“Please check on elderly neighbours,” urges CBH
Published 10th December 2010
With the county in the grips of an unprecedented cold spell of weather, housing provider Cheltenham Borough Homes (CBH) is urging all residents to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours.
A garden that’s good enough to eat
Published 28th October 2010
People living, studying or working in the St Paul ’s area are being encouraged to join in the ‘edible garden project’.
Calling all canines for Paws in the Park 2010
Published 28th July 2010
Sunday 1 August, 11.45 – 5pm, at Burrows playing field, Leckhampton
Enjoy a summer's day in Montpellier
Published 30th June 2010
Plans are in full swing for one of Cheltenham’s biggest summer events.
The Lower High Street was treated to a 'spring clean' last week
Published 25th June 2010
Residents and traders joined in to collect over 30 bin bags of rubbish, sweep gutters and paths and remove graffiti.
View plans for £1.5m water mains investment
Published 21st June 2010
Severn Trent reveals plans for Cheltenham
Spring clean for the Lower High Street
Published 10th June 2010
Cheltenham West End Partnership’s residents and traders forums have decided to hold a ‘spring clean’ in the Lower High Street area of Cheltenham.
£3.38m for Cheltenham Borough Homes' regeneration plans
Published 24th March 2010
Regeneration schemes for St Paul’s and Brighton Road can now go ahead thanks to the confirmation of £3.38million.
ASBO and neighbourhood ban
Published 9th March 2010
Edward Crowe, who has terrorised his home area for years, has this week been issued with an ASBO (anti-social behaviour order) banning him from the areas which have suffered the most from his violence and abuse.
County Council to grit all A roads
Published 8th January 2010
Gloucestershire County Council is braced to deal with more bad weather this weekend.
Teams on stand-by for this weekend
Published 8th January 2010
Cheltenham Borough Council has teams of workers on stand-by in case the weather conditions worsen this weekend.
Keep warm and well during the cold weather
Published 7th January 2010
With the current cold spell set to continue, local residents are urged to protect themselves against the potential risks, and spare a thought for elderly and vulnerable neighbours and relatives.
New appointments for Civic Pride task force
Published 23rd December 2009
The first two appointments were announced for the Civic Pride advisory board at a full council meeting last week.
Christmas festivities for all the family
Published 15th December 2009
Christmas cheer will be had by all when Santa’s grotto bus and donkeys come to Montpellier Gardens this Sunday.
'Protect your pet with a microchip' urges dog warden
Published 20th November 2009
A microchip, no bigger than a grain of rice, can reunite a lost pet with its owner.
Thousands of bulbs to be planted for next spring bloom
Published 13th November 2009
Charlton Kings precinct will display an impressive array of colours next spring, as volunteers get together to plant thousands of bulbs this weekend.
Laughter, song and dance at Town Hall
Published 3rd November 2009
Whether you prefer to settle back into your seat and be entertained or dance the night away, there is plenty going on at Cheltenham Town Hall and Pittville Pump Room this winter.
St Paul's development moves into next phase
Published 22nd October 2009
A multi-million pound project to rejuvenate St Paul's has moved another step closer, after Cheltenham Borough Homes submitted a planning application to the council recently.
Community projects given £45,000 funding
Published 22nd July 2009
£45,000 of community pride funding will be shared out between seventeen groups in Cheltenham to improve and enhance their local area.
Enjoy Midsummer in Montpellier
Published 15th July 2009
• When: Saturday 18 July, from 12 noon • Where: Montpellier gardens