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Everything Electric WEST to launch at Cheltenham Racecourse with EVs, home tech and hands-on test drives

30 April 2026

Everything Electric is expanding its UK footprint with the launch of Everything Electric WEST, taking place for the very first time at Cheltenham Racecourse on 12 and 13 June 2026. As a brand-new addition to the series, organisers expect strong attendance as the event arrives in the South West to meet growing demand for electric vehicles and home energy solutions....

Changes to waste and recycling collections over May bank holidays

29 April 2026

There will be minimal changes to Cheltenham’s waste and recycling collections following the Early May and Spring bank holidays. Collections will take place one day later than usual with crews working on Saturday 9 May and 30 May to complete the catch-ups. In some areas refuse and recycling collections take place as early as 7am and residents are asked to present their bins, boxes, bags and caddies at the kerbside by 7am....

Golden Valley secures 'reserved matters' approval as it moves into delivery phase

24 April 2026

The following media release was issued by appointed developers, HBD : Golden Valley has secured Reserved Matters planning approval for its first phase, marking a major milestone for the flagship development and enabling construction to begin on site. The £1bn scheme is being delivered by HBD, part of Henry Boot, in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council....

Cheltenham’s licensed venues launch unified ID retention policy

14 April 2026

Across Cheltenham Safe venues, false IDs will be retained for 28 days while fake IDs will be destroyed, ensuring a safe and consistent approach across the town Cheltenham’s licensed venues, local police, and door supervisors have come together to introduce a unified ID retention policy across all Cheltenham Safe venues, reinforcing a shared commitment to safety in the town’s night-time economy....

Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority

30 March 2026

Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to the government outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of devolution. In the letter – sent to Ministers Matthew Pennycook MP and Miatta Fahnbulleh MP – leaders set out that the first essential step is the creation of a single countywide Foundation Strategic Authority (FSA) by May 2027....