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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