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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. Steve Harvey, cabinet member for waste, recycling and green open spaces, said: "With temperatures set to rise significantly next week, our waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings....
New cabinet roles announced to help shape Cheltenham’s future
20 May 2026
Following the recent local elections and the appointment of a new deputy mayor, leader, Councillor Rowena Hay has taken the opportunity to review roles and responsibilities of cabinet portfolios. The new cabinet roles will continue to lead the delivery of the organisation’s key aims, as well as helping to ensure that Cheltenham is in the best possible place as Gloucestershire councils head towards reorganisation....
Cheltenham welcomes new mayor and appoints Honorary Freemen
19 May 2026
The annual inauguration of the Mayor of Cheltenham was held at Cheltenham Town Hall at 6.30pm yesterday (Monday 18 May). Councillor Martin Horwood succeeds his predecessor, Dr David Willingham, and Councillor Mike Collins is deputy mayor. The mayor chairs the council and represents the borough at many local business and charity events throughout the year....
Views sought on plans to make Cheltenham’s roads safer
18 May 2026
Press release issued by Gloucestershire County Council Gloucestershire County Council is asking people to have their say on proposals to improve road safety and support healthier communities in Cheltenham The plans form part of the council’s Safer Roads and Community 20s programme and cover Cheltenham and surrounding areas, including Swindon Village, Leckhampton with Warden Hill, Prestbury, Charlton Kings and Up Hatherley....