Common standards for taxi and private hire licensing around Gloucestershire
A joint consultation between licensing authorities across Gloucestershire has been launched to decide on common licensing standards for taxi and private hire services.
Published on 13th April 2021 in Licensing and permits news-
Keeping our parks and gardens clean and safe
With finer weather on the way and lockdown restrictions easing, council officers are working with Gloucestershire Constabulary to ensure that everyone using Cheltenham’s parks and green spaces is acting responsibly and following the government's Coronavirus guidelines on social distancing and meeting others.
Published on 13th April 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Paying tribute to HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Arrangements for paying tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Published on 12th April 2021 in About the council news -
HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Cllr Roger Whyborn, Cheltenham’s mayor, has today expressed great sadness following the announcement of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:
Published on 10th April 2021 in Environment and communities news -
New Cheltenham youth work provider wanted with up to £60k funding to benefit young people
Up to £60k has been made available to commission a borough wide youth work programme for 12 months, starting this summer.
Published on 8th April 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Have your say regarding anti-social behaviour and new town centre initiative
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation from 26 March to 18 June 2021 for Town Centre East car park.
Published on 26th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Community pride project fund set for boost of £30k
A £30,000 pot of funding is being made available to Cheltenham’s local good causes and community projects.
Published on 25th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
£50k Community Resilience Fund relaunched to support 2021 Covid-19 crisis and recovery efforts
As the Covid-19 pandemic impacts continue to be deeply felt in communities, Cheltenham Borough Council welcomes an additional £50,000 provided by Gloucestershire County Council to launch the 2021 Community Resilience Fund.
Published on 23rd March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Further grant support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Another round of Additional Restrictions Discretionary Grants has been made available for eligible businesses.
Published on 19th March 2021 in Business support and advice news -
Boost for environmental community projects as new £50k Cheltenham Zero fund launches
Simple schemes aimed at cutting carbon emissions and boosting nature will benefit from a new community fund launched by Cheltenham Borough Council today.
Published on 18th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
An ambitious vision for transport to help tackle the climate emergency
Cheltenham is a town with an aspiration to tackle the climate emergency, while benefitting the local economy and helping people live healthier lives.
Published on 18th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Cheltenham’s Minster Exchange set to boost growth
With the prospect of lockdown easing and the opportunity to support the recovery of the local economy, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council are excited to announce that they have successfully completed the first stage of the Minster Exchange development.
Published on 17th March 2021 in Business news -
Nominate your hero for mayor of Cheltenham’s community awards
To recognise the extraordinary effort in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the mayor of Cheltenham has decided to celebrate by introducing new community awards for exceptional service.
Published on 12th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Cheltenham Borough Council and The Cheltenham Trust welcome lifeline grant from Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund
Cheltenham Borough Council has been awarded £220,000 as part of Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund to support the recovery of Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales stadium.
Published on 9th March 2021 in Leisure and culture news -
Tree challenge begins with a tribute to Cheltenham’s response to Covid pandemic
A lasting tribute will be paid to the victims and heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic as Cheltenham begins a tree challenge.
Published on 9th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Celebrating inspiring women as part of International Women's Day
To help mark International Woman’s Day 2021, Cheltenham Borough Council, No Child Left Behind and the Public Art Panel are launching a project to capture local school children’s thoughts about the women that inspire them the most.
Published on 8th March 2021 in Leisure and culture news -
Nature boost for town centre park as climate emergency response continues
Town centre biodiversity is being boosted thanks to a new wildflower and orchard planting scheme in Cheltenham’s Winston Churchill Memorial Garden.
Published on 5th March 2021 in Parks and open spaces news -
No Child Left behind Leadership summit shows success through kindness
Today, Thursday 4 March, saw the first ever No Child Left Behind Leadership summit.
Published on 4th March 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Food Waste Action Week, 1 to 7 March 2021
Cheltenham residents are encouraged to join in the week of awareness and action to end food waste, save money and help tackle the climate emergency.
Published on 1st March 2021 in Bins and recycling news -
Cheltenham approves budget to boost local economy and tackle climate change
Ambitious recovery budget proposals for 2021/22 have been overwhelmingly supported at full council this week (22 February 2021).
Published on 26th February 2021 in Business news -
Cheltenham’s multiagency response sees rough sleeping reduce by a third
Cheltenham Borough Council has today released figures of a rough sleeping count that forms the basis of annual government statistics on rough sleeping in England.
Published on 25th February 2021 in Housing news -
Council launches new grant support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Additional restrictions discretionary grant scheme - deadline 10 March. Local restrictions support grant scheme - extended deadline 31 March.
Published on 24th February 2021 in Council tax and benefits news -
HIF funding for Cheltenham’s Portland Street site withdrawn
Cheltenham Borough Council and Homes England have mutually agreed to withdraw from the Homes Infrastructure (HiF) agreement for Portland Street.
Published on 18th February 2021 in Business news -
Council signs up to Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Cheltenham Borough Council has registered for and been awarded the Bronze level of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Published on 12th February 2021 in Jobs and careers news -
Cheltenham Borough Council freezes the price for garden waste subscriptions this year
New customers who subscribe to the council’s garden waste service will pay the same as last year - £42 with the early bird discount between 1 February and 31 May 2021.
Published on 10th February 2021 in Bins and recycling news -
Council responds to evening and night-time economy call for evidence
Cheltenham Borough Council has submitted its response to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the night-time economy’s inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on the nightlife sector in the UK.
Published on 9th February 2021 in Licensing and permits news -
No Child Left Behind’s ‘Laptops for Learning’ campaign launches
Can you help every child in Cheltenham access digital learning by donating your old laptops, tablets, ipads or by giving some money to #LaptopsForLearning?
Published on 3rd February 2021 in Leisure and culture news -
Tree planting partnership with Rotary will help Cheltenham meet carbon neutral goal
Cheltenham’s efforts to tackle the climate emergency are being supported by the town’s Rotarians who are planting 100 trees in 2021 to mark their centenary.
Published on 29th January 2021 in Environment and communities news -
Residents encouraged to combat risk of flooding and opt for sustainable surfacing to driveways
With the recent and persistent bad weather, including heavy rainfall, the council wants to remind residents of the planning measures in place to ensure driveways are suitably designed.
Published on 29th January 2021 in Planning and development news -
Waste and recycling collections suspended
Following the recent snowfall, the Cheltenham waste and recycling service has unfortunately been disrupted and collections are suspended this morning but will be reviewed during the day.
Published on 25th January 2021 in Bins and recycling news
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