Coronavirus - business advice and support

Government guidance on the closure of all retailers that sell non-essential goods and other non-essential premises, as part of further social distancing measures has been updated to include additional details to the list of businesses and premises that must remain closed.

Guidance has also been added on work carried out in people’s homes.

Read the guidance

Car parking

Designated COVID-19 key workers can now park free of charge in selected council-owned car parks whilst carrying out their key tasks.

NHS workers can park for free now in any Cheltenham Borough Council car park, by following the government advice about displaying identification in their car window and staff working in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been allocated designated parking.

Any key worker (as currently defined by the UK government) can apply for a permit to park for free in one of five car parks allocated by the council: Coronation Square, St George's Road, Commercial Street, Rodney Road and Sherborne Place.

To apply, visit www.cheltenham.gov.uk/key-worker-parking and ensure that the online form is completed with full details.

Accommodation

In line with the latest government advice, the majority of businesses providing accommodation in and around Cheltenham have taken steps to close for commercial use.

However, the government has confirmed that certain exclusions apply, including where accommodation is being provided for key workers or vulnerable groups.

A list of accommodation providers in the area that are remaining open to meet this need is currently being compiled by Marketing Cheltenham.

Please continue to check back for further updates.