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Clamping down on illegal A boards

2010-02-09 10:56

Two local businesses have been fined at Cheltenham Magistrates Court for using illegal A boards.

Miles of fun for the family

2010-02-08 15:49

If you're looking for some full-on family fun, then join in the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile.

Garden waste collections running again

2010-02-05 15:00

Garden waste collections are now up and running, and following their usual schedule.

Court dismisses costs appeal

2010-02-04 16:49

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

2010-02-03 17:17

Live broadcast from the Art Gallery & Museum staffroom for Radio 4 Today programme.

Apprentices flourish at local council

2010-02-02 11:41

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

2010-01-29 13:45

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

2010-01-28 09:33

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

2010-01-27 14:59

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

2010-01-21 14:19

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

2010-01-20 14:50

Cabinet agreed last night to commit to cutting its carbon emissions by 10% in 2010.

Plastic bottles to be collected by the kerbside

2010-01-20 12:20

Cabinet agreed last night that plastic bottles will be included within the kerbside box collection scheme.

Refuse collections update

2010-01-20 11:02

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.

Refuse collections continue as normal

2010-01-20 10:25

Cheltenham Borough Council is collecting waste and recycling as usual today.

More time to have your say

2010-01-19 16:29

The ten week consultation period on the future plans for Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury boroughs has been extended until 19 February, so it's not to late to have your say.

Construction firm fined for damage to tree

2010-01-19 09:25

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.

Refuse collections start again today

2010-01-18 12:36

Cheltenham Borough Council's full refuse and recycling service starts again from today.

Wanted - homeowners with a passion for saving energy

2010-01-15 14:21

In an exciting new initiative, Cheltenham Borough Council will work with homeowners in the county to show how they can significantly reduce the carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.

Refuse collections start again from Monday

2010-01-14 15:25

Cheltenham Borough Council's full refuse and recycling service will start again from Monday 18 January.

Road closure

2010-01-13 17:26

St Georges Road will be closed on Thursday 14 January to allow Gloucestershire Highways to carry out repairs to some pot-holes which have become dangerous.