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

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.

Published on 30th March 2026

Cheltenham residents encouraged to ‘Pop to Cheltenham’ and support local businesses during Cheltenham Festival

Parking in the Town Centre East council-run car park will be free of charge from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March 2026 inclusive - for customers parking from 12pm until 8pm - during Cheltenham Festival.
Published on 2nd March 2026
Views sought on creation of new town council for Cheltenham

Residents in Cheltenham are being asked for their views on the creation of a new town council.
Published on 24th February 2026
12 businesses awarded with CheltenhamZero business grant

Cheltenham Borough Council allocates support for businesses to reduce carbon, costs, and improve energy efficiency
Published on 27th November 2025
Open letter on future of Cavendish House from our leader

Open letter to Canada Life, landlord of Cavendish House, from Cllr Rowena Hay, leader of Cheltenham Borough Council
Published on 17th October 2025
Cheltenham’s draft budget proposals are out for consultation

These budget proposals set out a roadmap for recovery and revitalisation – not just for the council’s finances, but for the services it delivers and the residents it supports.
Published on 19th December 2024
Cheltenham Municipal Offices go to market

Cheltenham Borough Council has listed its Municipal Offices for sale. Global real estate firm, Avison Young, has been appointed to market the property.
Published on 30th September 2024
Cheltenham town centre has so much to offer

Several new store openings in Cheltenham town centre and continued work by the council and partners has contributed to reduced vacancy rates and active interest from incoming businesses.
Published on 6th August 2024
Cheltenham’s draft budget proposals are out for consultation

The proposals reinforce the council’s commitment to shaping and improving public services and enabling strong economic growth and development for the town.
Published on 20th December 2023
Redundant farm buildings to be demolished

Work begins to create a safe and secure site. A number of redundant farm buildings and an un-occupied house will be demolished, with work beginning on site today (11 December).
Published on 11th December 2023
Up to £20m funding for Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development, the £1bn project at the heart of the UK’s cyber and technology ambitions

The council is excited that £20m has been provisionally awarded to help super-charge the first phase of the national cyber innovation centre at the heart of the Golden Valley Development.
Published on 20th November 2023
Cheltenham’s draft budget proposals are out for consultation

The council’s draft budget proposals for 2023/24 are now out for public consultation, as it continues to support economic growth of the town, despite the unprecedented financial challenge of the cost of living crisis.
Published on 22nd December 2022
Free parking for late-night Christmas shopping in Cheltenham

Shoppers can enjoy free parking at two town centre car parks when they visit Cheltenham for late night shopping in the run up to Christmas.
Published on 30th November 2022
Council wins award for Covid business support initiatives

Cheltenham Borough Council has won the Federation of Small Business local authority award in the best Covid-19 support and recovery for the South West region.
Published on 16th November 2022
Two-pronged approach will tackle empty shops in Cheltenham town centre

Landlords of empty shops in Cheltenham are being told to do more in an effort to boost the high street by filling their vacant premises.
Published on 26th August 2022
Local businesses set to benefit from a further relaxation to planning rules for temporary structures

Planning permission now required after September 2022.
Published on 4th March 2022
Landscaping and driveways business fined for illegal advertising using a trailer

The owner of a landscaping and driveways business has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 for illegally displaying an advertising trailer near Cheltenham town centre.
Published on 16th February 2022
Golden Valley Development to play important role in Government’s vision for a new National Cyber Strategy

The council is delighted that Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development (GVD) has been named in the Cabinet Office’s new National Cyber Strategy, launched last week and said to be worth £2.6bn.
Published on 22nd December 2021
Cheltenham’s economic recovery at heart of budget proposals

The council has put forward its draft budget proposals for 2022/23 as it continues to lead the recovery of the town from Covid-19, amid increasing case numbers relating to the Omicron variant.
Published on 22nd December 2021
Development opportunity in the heart of Cheltenham town centre

A building in a prominent town centre location is up for sale, offering an exciting and unique opportunity for developers to create something new and different in the area.
Published on 19th November 2021
Cheltenham’s Minster Exchange set to boost growth

With the prospect of lockdown easing and the opportunity to support the recovery of the local economy, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council are excited to announce that they have successfully completed the first stage of the Minster Exchange development.
Published on 17th March 2021
Cheltenham approves budget to boost local economy and tackle climate change

Ambitious recovery budget proposals for 2021/22 have been overwhelmingly supported at full council this week (22 February 2021).
Published on 26th February 2021
HIF funding for Cheltenham’s Portland Street site withdrawn

Cheltenham Borough Council and Homes England have mutually agreed to withdraw from the Homes Infrastructure (HiF) agreement for Portland Street.
Published on 18th February 2021
Council launches ambitious Covid-19 recovery budget proposals

Deadline for comments - 27 January 2021.
Published on 23rd December 2020
A positive future for Gloucestershire Airport

Runway improvement work will go ahead at Gloucestershire Airport, securing a positive and sustainable future for the business.
Published on 17th December 2020
Helping businesses and keeping people safe

Residents and businesses in Cheltenham are reminded to follow the Government guidelines and the ‘hands, face, space’ message, especially as we move out of lockdown.
Published on 2nd December 2020
Lockdown business support grants open for applications

Businesses in Cheltenham that have been forced to close as a result of the latest national lockdown can now apply for a grant from Cheltenham Borough Council.
Published on 18th November 2020
Council prepares comprehensive COVID-19 recovery budget

Cheltenham Borough Council is set to put forward its revised budget proposals for 2020/21 against the challenges of COVID-19.
Published on 13th November 2020
Funding set to fuel the Minster Innovation Exchange

The £5.2 million flagship scheme in the heart of Cheltenham town centre, known as the Minster Innovation Exchange, was unanimously agreed by cabinet.
Published on 11th November 2020
Working to ensure local businesses are COVID-secure

Cheltenham Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in Cheltenham to make sure they are COVID-secure.
Published on 29th October 2020
Are you moving to Cheltenham?

New campaign launched to attract new business and investment into Cheltenham
Published on 11th September 2020
New Task Force formed to spearhead Cheltenham’s economic recovery

A new Economic Recovery Task Force has been formed to spearhead Cheltenham’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on 9th September 2020
Coronavirus action cards for businesses now available

Quick reference action cards are now available for a variety of public or private businesses or community-based organisations to use in the event of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Published on 20th August 2020
More than £3m grant payments awarded to eligible local businesses

304 eligible businesses across the county have collectively received £3.34m total in grants this week thanks to a discretionary business grant scheme.
Published on 26th June 2020
Local businesses set to benefit from new grant scheme

Go live date: 9 June; Deadline for applications: 21 June
Published on 9th June 2020
Joint grant scheme launches soon to support local businesses

In collaboration between four local councils - with support and advice from local BIDS and GFirstLep - the county will soon see the launch of a new business support grant funding scheme.
Published on 22nd May 2020
Local communities to benefit from increase in Covid-19 funding

Additional support for Cheltenham’s community, voluntary groups and parish councils is being made available to bolster local communities, shield the vulnerable and support businesses during Covid-19.
Published on 14th May 2020
Cheltenham Borough Council launches search for partner to deliver world-class Golden Valley Development

The search is underway for a development and investment partner to deliver a £400 million project which will see the creation of the UK’s cyber capital in Cheltenham.
Published on 7th May 2020
Response to Government funding announcement

The council welcomes the recent announcement and the funding will help its efforts to support communites and businesses.
Published on 29th April 2020
Keeping business investment local

New loans available to support local enterprise growth.
Published on 15th October 2019
New innovation hub for Cheltenham town centre

A number of high quality affordable spaces for creatives could soon be available in the heart of Cheltenham.
Published on 10th October 2019
Council acquires land to bring Cyber Central vision to life

Cheltenham Borough Council has today announced its £37.5m acquisition of 45-hectares of prime development land.
Published on 23rd August 2019
Urban Outfitters and Luke 1977 welcomed to Cheltenham’s High Street

The buzz of excitement in Cheltenham’s High Street continues with huge brands Urban Outfitters and Luke 1977 both open for business today.
Published on 24th October 2018
One day to go until the grand opening of John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham

Excitement is building for tomorrow when John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham will be opening its doors to the public at 10am.
Published on 17th October 2018
Property investment helps support local economy

Ellenborough House, a commercial property at the heart of Cheltenham’s town centre, has been purchased by the council to support the local economy.
Published on 21st September 2018
Council prepares for difficult financial year

Cheltenham Borough Council is preparing for another financially difficult year, against a background of reducing government funding for local councils.
Published on 15th December 2017
Cheltenham Borough Council supports Autism Hour

Cheltenham Borough Council voted unanimously to support the National Autistic Society’s ‘Autism Hour’ campaign in its last full council meeting.
Published on 17th August 2017
£22 million secured for cyber hub through partnership work

Working together, Gfirst LEP, Cheltenham Borough Council, Gloucestershire County Council and Cheltenham Development Taskforce have secured funds for the development of a ‘honeypot’ cyber hub for Gloucestershire.
Published on 23rd February 2017

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