Licensing and permits news

New animal welfare laws

New animal welfare laws mean more people who run animal businesses must apply for a licence with their local council.

Published on 25th July 2018

Celebrating a safe and well managed 2018 Festival week

With the 2018 Festival week over for another year, the council, police and its partners are celebrating another safe and well managed event with record numbers of visitors to the town.
Published on 28th March 2018
Council adopts new rules to deal with ticket touts for March races

Cheltenham Borough Council has adopted new rules to restrict the activity of ticket touts during the March races.
Published on 12th March 2018
Keeping Cheltenham safe and moving during race week

Race week takes place 13 to 16 March 2018 and measures are in place so that it runs smoothly.
Published on 8th March 2018
Cheltenham retains the Purple Flag for its evening and night-time economy

Cheltenham has just learnt that it has successfully retained its Purple Flag – awarded in recognition of an evening and night-time economy which is appealing, welcoming and safe.
Published on 24th January 2018
Council awarded costs following withdrawn appeal

Cheltenham Borough Council has been awarded £838 in costs following the last-minute withdrawal of an appeal against its licensing committee’s decision.
Published on 16th January 2018
Council seeks views on proposals to ban ticket touts during key racing events

A consultation has been launched by Cheltenham Borough Council on proposals to vary its current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
Published on 1st December 2017
Licensed driver working hours in Cheltenham

Council officers and representatives from the taxi and private hire licensed trade have been meeting over the last few months as part of a series of working groups to review the current licensing policy.
Published on 9th August 2017
Keeping Cheltenham safe and moving during race week

Race week takes place 14 to 17 March 2017 and measures are in place so that it runs smoothly
Published on 9th March 2017
Safety remains top priority as council and police prepare for 2017 Cheltenham Festival

The council, police and other partners are working hard to get ready for the 2017 Cheltenham Festival, with lots of new measures in place for increased safety during the busy week.
Published on 3rd February 2017
Council introduces new permit scheme for promotional activity

Free promotional printed material can only be handed out with permission from the council from 1 February 2017. Anyone wishing to distribute items such as leaflets in this way will need a permit.
Published on 20th January 2017
London Uber driver prosecuted for illegally plying for hire in Cheltenham

A London Uber driver has been prosecuted by the council for unlawfully plying for hire in Cheltenham on Tuesday 9 January 2017.
Published on 12th January 2017
Council revokes private hire driver's licence for drink-driving

Cheltenham Borough Council has revoked the licence of a private hire driver with immediate effect after he tested positive for alcohol above the legal limit.
Published on 3rd August 2016

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