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Home of the ‘Devil’s Chimney’ in the Cotswolds declared latest National Nature Reserve by Natural England
04 June 2026
Cheltenham Escarpment, known locally as Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, declared the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) Reserve contains exceptional Jurassic geology and iconic ‘Devil’s Chimney’ landmark, a limestone pillar left standing by quarry workers Visitors can enjoy panoramic views and spot butterflies including the rare Duke of Burgundy Some of England’s most exceptional inland Jurassic geology has been protected as the Cheltenham Escarpment – the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserve (NNRs)....
New Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) strategic infrastructure funding round opens
02 June 2026
Applications are now invited for funding to support strategic infrastructure projects across Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough council areas. The ten-week bidding period runs from Monday, 1 June, to Friday, 7 August. The funding will support both: Strategic infrastructure projects benefiting all three council areas; and Local strategic infrastructure projects benefitting one or two areas, where these deliver wider community benefits, support new development, and help deliver sustainable growth....
Winning public art commission to transform Honeybourne Line
01 June 2026
An ambitious new series of sculptural “stations” celebrating Cheltenham’s rich history, communities and natural environment will brighten up one of the town’s busiest walkways. A Time, A Place will transform the Honeybourne Line into a journey through time, with six major sculptures and three entrance markers inspired by key moments in Cheltenham’s story....
Cheltenham celebrates 11 years of prestigious Purple Flag award
21 May 2026
Cheltenham has successfully retained its Purple Flag award for the eleventh consecutive year. The nationally recognised Purple Flag award is given to towns and cities that have an appealing, safe and welcoming evening and night-time economy (ENTE). Like the Blue Flag for beaches, the Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between 5pm and 5am....
Hot weather bin collections in Cheltenham
21 May 2026
Due to the hot weather forecast on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May, our collection teams will be starting their rounds from 6am instead of 7am. Councillor Steve Harvey, cabinet member for waste, recycling and green open spaces, said: "As a result of the hot weather our waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings....