Licensing and permits news

Long‑awaited review of sexual entertainment rules announced following Cheltenham campaign

Cheltenham Borough Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to launch a long overdue review of Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) licensing rules

Published on 16th January 2026

New licensing requirements for keeping primates

A new national licensing scheme is being introduced for anyone keeping one or more primates
Published on 6th November 2025
Cheltenham celebrates 10 years of prestigious Purple Flag

Cheltenham has successfully retained its Purple Flag award for the tenth consecutive year
Published on 6th June 2025
Council launch consultation on revised sexual entertainment venue licensing policy

The council has launched a 6-week consultation on proposed amendments to its licensing policy for sexual entertainment venues (SEVs) in Cheltenham.
Published on 10th February 2025
Successful prosecution for noise pollution

Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted the construction company that built a new supermarket on Cirencester Road in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham.
Published on 2nd October 2024
Racegoers asked to book ahead - it’s your best bet

Cheltenham Festival goers asked to pre-book private hire vehicles and not take chances.
Published on 7th March 2024
Cheltenham awarded prestigious Purple Flag for an eighth 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.
Published on 22nd June 2023
New survey captures experiences of people with disabilities using licensed taxis

Local residents are being asked to give their views in a survey focussing specifically on the experiences of disabled people using Cheltenham licensed taxis.
Published on 21st July 2022
Preparations underway for the return of the Cheltenham Festival in 2022

With record numbers of visitors expected for the return of the Cheltenham Festival in 2022, the council is working with key stakeholders and agencies to ensure everyone is as safe as possible.
Published on 17th February 2022
Cheltenham launches consultation on improving accessibility for taxis

The council has launched a 4 week consultation which asks all licensed taxi drivers about proposals for schemes to promote better availability of licensed wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs)
Published on 24th November 2021
Renewal of application for The 2 Pigs and sexual entertainment licence approved

The council’s Licensing Committee this week (Wednesday 3 November 2021) determined a renewal application for a sexual entertainment venue at ‘The 2 Pigs’ by Red Apple Associates Ltd.
Published on 5th November 2021
Council support for partition screens in licensed vehicles

Cheltenham Borough Council is supporting licensed taxi and private hire drivers with grants to install partition screens in licensed vehicles, to help fight against the spread of the coronavirus.
Published on 20th November 2020
Revised SEV licensing policy for Cheltenham

A revised Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) licensing policy for Cheltenham has just been approved by full council.
Published on 3rd August 2020
Holiday lets with spas, hot tubs and pools urged to test water

With restrictions on the tourist industry easing, small businesses with spas, hot tubs and pools are beginning to re-open supporting the town’s We’re Open recovery campaign.
Published on 22nd July 2020
Safer taxi journeys set to be approved

Travelling in Cheltenham licensed taxis or private hire vehicles will become safer as the authority’s Cabinet is set to approve a new policy on partition screens in licensed vehicles.
Published on 2nd July 2020
CBC accredited licensing training is back

Following a temporary suspension of training services as a result of Covid19 restrictions, the council’s licensing team is pleased to report that they can once again offer their award winning Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) training.
Published on 23rd June 2020
Ninth driver prosecuted for illegally plying for hire during races

A Wolverhampton City Council licensed driver was successfully prosecuted for unlawfully plying for hire during Cheltenham Festival 2019.
Published on 12th February 2020
Five drivers prosecuted for illegally plying for hire during races

Five drivers have been successfully prosecuted this week, on Monday 25 November 2019, for unlawfully plying for hire in Cheltenham, during Cheltenham Festival 2019.
Published on 29th November 2019
Get your applications in on time for Christmas

The council is reminding people to get their Christmas licensing applications in on time to avoid unnecessary disruption to their plans.
Published on 12th September 2019
New online HMO licence application forms coming soon

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) which require a license will now be part of a streamlined online system, which is part of the council’s move to digital services.
Published on 5th July 2019
Licensing really is everywhere – celebrating National Licensing Week 2019

The importance of licensing in people’s everyday lives is being highlighted with a public awareness campaign for this year’s National Licensing Week (17 to 21 June).
Published on 14th June 2019
Be careful giving to street collectors

Recently members of an organisation have been collecting money in Cheltenham for a cause claiming to help ex-service personal that have become homeless.
Published on 1st March 2019
Great news for Cheltenham as Purple flag continues to fly high

Town is also shortlisted for award - we will find out later in the year if we have been successful.
Published on 30th January 2019
Two private hire drivers fined at court

Two private hire drivers have appeared at court charged with driving offences.
Published on 6th December 2018
New licensing course launches in Cheltenham

Bookings are now being taken for a fully accredited licensing qualification starting in the New Year.
Published on 23rd November 2018
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
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
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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