Environment and planning news
Joint Core Strategy consultation: What happens next?
Published 6th March 2012
Cheltenham Borough, Tewkesbury Borough and Gloucester City councils would like to thank everyone who took part in the Joint Core Strategy consultation, which closed on 12 February.
The Joint Core Strategy consultation is now closed
Published 14th February 2012
The consultation on options for housing and employment land in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury Borough closed on Sunday.
Major consultation on future development will start in December
Published 25th November 2011
The consultation on options for future development in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury Borough is set to go live from 13 December for nine weeks.
Cheltenham Borough Council approves publication of planning consultation document
Published 11th November 2011
The Joint Core Strategy (JCS) is moving closer to consultation stage as Cheltenham Borough Council yesterday approved the publication of the ‘Developing the Preferred Option’ consultation document.
Council targets sticky problem
Published 21st September 2011
A trial scheme to stop chewing gum messing up Cheltenham's streets is to be launched on Thursday 22 September by Cheltenham Borough Council
Revised collection days for August bank holiday
Published 22nd August 2011
As the bank holiday approaches, Cheltenham Borough Council is reminding residents of the alternative refuse and recycling collection days.
Whaddon homes to benefit from flood protection
Published 1st June 2011
Council wins grant for 24 properties
Double Cheltenham Triumph as 7 Buildings in South West win national architecture award
Published 26th May 2011
Press release issued by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
23 tonnes of food waste diverted from landfill in just two days
Published 6th April 2011
New scheme delivers huge environmental benefits
Historic cabstand exposed
Published 2nd March 2011
Evidence of Victorian Cheltenham’s street-life has been uncovered by Gloucestershire Highways.
Plans for 2.5km fence on Charlton Kings Common
Published 2nd March 2011
Local residents asked for their views
Gloucestershire food hygiene rating scheme goes national
Published 1st March 2011
All six local authorities in Gloucestershire have now adopted the Food Standards Agency's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
New garden waste recycling scheme proves popular
Published 1st March 2011
The new brown bin scheme for garden waste in Cheltenham has already proven to be very popular with over 6,500 households signing up to date.
Call by for composting tips this weekend
Published 17th February 2011
19 and 20 February, 11-3pm at Swindon Road Recycling centre.
Making the right choice for Cheltenham
Published 9th February 2011
Scoring system agreed for North Place and Portland Street proposals
Sites out to market
Published 27th January 2011
Development proposals invited for North Place and Portland Street
Car park sites ready to attract developers in the New Year
Published 14th December 2010
Councillors agree to more flexible plans for North Place and Portland Street
Council staff and volunteers join forces for leaf and litter pick
Published 16th November 2010
Thursday (18 November) will see a combined effort to clear up leaves and litter from Pittville Park.
Pub demolition results in court fine
Published 15th November 2010
B Williams Property Ltd was today fined in court after pleading guilty to demolishing a building without first notifying the local authority.
North Place and Portland Street – residents to have their say
Published 19th August 2010
Plans for North Place and Portland Street car parks will go out to public consultation next week.
Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury to continue working together on development planning
Published 9th August 2010
Gloucester City, Cheltenham Borough and Tewkesbury Borough Councils have renewed their commitment to working together on the Joint Core Strategy (JCS) following the Coalition Government’s recent abolition of the South West Regional Spatial Strategy (SW RSS).
Key partners asked to have their say
Published 3rd June 2010
Joint Core Strategy stakeholder consultation events in June
Construction firm fined for damage to tree
Published 19th January 2010
A 65ft Corsican pine tree which had to be urgently removed after its roots were damaged has led to a local construction firm being fined £1,000 plus costs.
Great response to green poster campaign
Published 3rd December 2009
Cheltenham’s Mayor will be touring local schools and community groups to thank the young people who recently took part in a poster competition.
Gloucester residents urged to have their say as exhibition moves to the city
Published 1st December 2009
Exhibitions of plans for future development in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury continue this Friday and Saturday (5 and 6 December) in Gloucester city centre.
Council attempts tree planting world record
Published 30th November 2009
• When: Saturday 5 December, 11am – 12noon • Where: Springfield Park, Clyde Crescent and Priors Park
Good public reaction to future plans for Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury
Published 26th November 2009
Local residents have been giving their views and comments on a new document called the Joint Core Strategy.
Coronation Square development update
Published 12th November 2009
Joint media statement from Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council
A step closer to a public consultation on future developments
Published 25th September 2009
Cheltenham Borough Council’s cabinet this week agreed to the key issues that will be contained in the Joint Core Strategy.
A rare visitor to Pittville Lake
Published 8th September 2009
A sea bird found on Pittville Lake was possibly too exhausted to carry on its journey.
Cheltenham wins a Silver Gilt Award at RHS Show Tatton Park
Published 24th July 2009
Cheltenham Borough Council has won a Silver Gilt Award for its themed garden called ‘A big shoplifter caught’ at the 2009 RHS Show Tatton Park.
Have your say as plans for Cheltenham’s conservation areas go on show
Published 27th February 2009
Draft plans for five of Cheltenham's conservation areas will undergo public consultation from next week. The public is encouraged to attend the consultation events to provide their input to the plans.