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Clamping down on illegal A boards
Published 9th February 10 in Licence - street trading news
Two local businesses have been fined at Cheltenham Magistrates Court for using illegal A boards.
Miles of fun for the family
Published 8th February 10 in Fitness news
If you're looking for some full-on family fun, then join in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile.
Garden waste collections running again
Published 5th February 10 in Household waste - garden waste news
Garden waste collections are now up and running, and following their usual schedule.
Court dismisses costs appeal
Published 4th February 10 in Council and democracy news
The trial judge was correct when he decided that Christine Laird should bear some of her own costs following last year’s court case – that’s the conclusion of the Court of Appeal.
Making history
Published 3rd February 10 in Museums and galleries news
Live broadcast from the Art Gallery & Museum staffroom for Radio 4 Today programme.
Apprentices flourish at local council
Published 2nd February 10 in Employment and training initiatives news
Apprentices at Cheltenham Borough Council are urging other young people to think about the benefits the training can bring, in support of National Apprenticeships Week.
Cheltenham Borough Homes garages to be redeveloped
Published 29th January 10 in Council housing news
To help meet the demands for affordable housing, Cheltenham Borough Homes (CBH) has been investigating several garage locations, which have development potential.
Keeping up appearances
Published 28th January 10 in Business news
A project which will help local businesses improve their shop fronts is to be launched by Cheltenham Borough Council’s Business Pride scheme.
Protecting Cheltenham from floods
Published 27th January 10 in Floods news
The floods of summer 2007 brought the issue of flood prevention to the fore. Cheltenham Borough Council has increased its own budget by £90,000 spread over the next three years.
Council takes action to brighten up empty shop windows
Published 21st January 10 in Business news
Empty shop windows in the heart of Cheltenham are to be transformed with bright, colourful displays when a new campaign launches later this month.
Council commits to reducing its carbon emissions
Published 20th January 10 in Pollution news
Cabinet agreed last night to commit to cutting its carbon emissions by 10% in 2010.
Plastic bottles to be collected by the kerbside
Published 20th January 10 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Cabinet agreed last night that plastic bottles will be included within the kerbside box collection scheme.
Refuse collections update
Published 20th January 10 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
This week’s refuse and recycling collections will be completed on Saturday (23 January), as the crews work hard to clear the backlog caused from recent snow.