Environment and communities news

Gloucestershire to be in Tier 2 from next week

Press release from Gloucestershire County Council

Published on 26th November 2020

Community partners attend first No Child Left Behind training webinar on ‘The Roots of Resilience’

40 staff from schools and organisations across Cheltenham on Tuesday 24 November attended ‘The Roots of Resilience’ webinar.
Published on 25th November 2020
A community Christmas countdown in Cheltenham

This year, Cheltenham Borough Council with partners is encouraging people to put up their Christmas decorations early and join Father Christmas online for a Christmas countdown on 26 November.
Published on 20th November 2020
Cheltenham Change Conference challenges equalities in culturally diverse communities

Online on Monday 30 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Published on 13th November 2020
An advent of ‘Kindness at Christmas’ for Cheltenham’s Queens Hotel and the No Child Left Behind Community agreement

To celebrate the theme ‘Kindness at Christmas’, No Child Left Behind and the iconic Queens Hotel in Cheltenham, will soon light up an advent calendar projection of school children’s artwork.
Published on 11th November 2020
Mayor asks residents to continue food bank donations

The Mayor of Cheltenham is asking residents to continue donating to the Mayor’s Food Bank Fund to help food banks increase stocks and supplies in readiness for the winter after a decrease in the summer.
Published on 2nd November 2020
Free meals this half term for eligible local families

How to get help and how to offer support. Community organisations in Cheltenham are preparing to support children and families in Cheltenham through a holiday hunger scheme.
Published on 23rd October 2020
A celebration of Inter Faith Week in Cheltenham

An online event will be held Wednesday 11 November 7pm - Faith in a Pandemic
Published on 20th October 2020
Weeds, bees and biodiversity - trialling alternatives to weed sprays

This year (2020) Cheltenham Borough Council has trialled reducing the amount of weed sprays (glyphosate herbicides) used across the town.
Published on 14th October 2020
Cheltenham's parks hold onto national award for second year

Naunton Park and Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens in Cheltenham have retained their Green Flag Awards for a second year running.
Published on 14th October 2020
New Test and Trace Support Payment

The government has launched a new payment for those on low incomes who are unable to work while self-isolating.
Published on 12th October 2020
Hate crime awareness week 2020

National hate crime awareness week begins Saturday 10 October.
Published on 9th October 2020
All £100k of resilience fund now given to local communities

Cheltenham Borough Council has now allocated £100k worth of community resilience grants to 51 local community groups and voluntary sector agencies.
Published on 16th September 2020
Mayor encourages more donations to food bank fund

The Mayor of Cheltenham is encouraging local residents to continue donating to the Mayor’s Food Bank Fund in order to support children and families and reduce holiday hunger.
Published on 13th August 2020
Stay safe and be prepared

The current hot weather brings its own health concerns, but also creates ideal conditions for thunderstorms which could bring heavy rain and increased risk of flash flooding.
Published on 12th August 2020
Free school meals this summer for eligible local children

Local food charities in Cheltenham are celebrating this week following the announcement that they have secured £4,818 from Gloucestershire County Council, to provide meals for children on free school meals over the summer holidays, as part of its Holiday Hunger Programme.
Published on 31st July 2020
Give your views on proposals to revise Cheltenham’s air quality management area

Consultation runs from 13 July to 3 August 2020.
Published on 13th July 2020
Positive action to combat anti-social behaviour in local green spaces

Littering, public drinking, urinating, drug use, noise and vandalism in Cheltenham’s green spaces have become such a problem that agencies have joined together to clamp down on the issues, with increased patrolling and enforcement where necessary.
Published on 2nd July 2020
Help Hub residents express their thanks

Nearly 1,000 Cheltenham residents have received direct support during the COVID-19 lockdown thanks to The Cheltenham Trust, Cheltenham Borough Homes and Cheltenham Borough Council working together as part of the Gloucestershire Help Hub.
Published on 15th June 2020
Residents and visitors asked to help protect the environment

As some of the Coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased, Cheltenham residents are being asked to use parks and green spaces responsibly and remember that they are for everyone to enjoy.
Published on 12th June 2020
Mayor asks Cheltenham to come together and support Foodbank Fund

Crowdfunder and standing order donation options now available for the Mayor's Foodbank Fund
Published on 1st June 2020
Council receives thousands of PPE items from twin town Weihai, China

Thousands of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been donated to the council from Cheltenham’s twin town Weihai, China to support the effort in Cheltenham and around the county.
Published on 30th April 2020
Support good causes, support Cheltenham’s lottery

£2k win at the weekend! Enter the Cheltenham Lottery to be in with a chance of winning top prizes while supporting Cheltenham's communities and groups with their fundraising challenges.
Published on 28th April 2020
Helping local community and voluntary groups support our vulnerable residents

A new ‘Cheltenham community resilience fund’ has been set up this year to support local voluntary sector agencies and community groups that are helping vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis.
Published on 17th April 2020
Food supplies service launched to support community

For the elderly, self-isolating, key workers or those adhering to the Government guidance and staying at home, and in need of help, support is now available through the Gloucestershire Community Help Hub.
Published on 27th March 2020
Services at Cheltenham Crematorium

The council and its partners continue to work hard to protect the community from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Published on 26th March 2020
Pittville, Montpellier and Sandford play areas close

As of this morning (22 March) the council has agreed to close the play areas of the major parks, Pittville, Montpellier and Sandford.
Published on 22nd March 2020
Sexual violence awareness campaign returns

An awareness campaign is returning to Cheltenham, which aims to inform everyone of the different types of sexual harassment and violence people face and where help is available.
Published on 6th March 2020
No Child Left Behind awards have their finalists for this year's ceremony!

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) awards’ judges have now narrowed down the nominations to a selection of finalists for the upcoming awards ceremony.
Published on 15th January 2020
Local celebrities announced as hosts for first No Child Left Behind awards

No Child Left Behind, the partnership project to help children and young people thrive in Cheltenham, is pleased to announce hosts for the first No Child Left Behind Awards.
Published on 9th January 2020
Nominate your local hero for the Cheltenham Medal of Honour

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Cheltenham Medal of Honour. The medal recognises the voluntary contribution that local residents have made to their communities.
Published on 6th January 2020
Injunction awarded as Solace tackle anti-social behaviour

A 21 year old man from Cheltenham has received an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) order following his disorderly behaviour.
Published on 17th December 2019
Council park’s team pledge to plant one thousand trees for Cheltenham’s greenspaces

The council’s parks team have pledged to plant one thousand trees across the greenspaces of Cheltenham in support of The Woodland Trust’s climate change campaign “The Big Climate Fightback”.
Published on 14th November 2019
A celebration of Inter Faith Week in Cheltenham

Different faith communities will come together once again on Wednesday 13 November to mark national Inter Faith Week.
Published on 6th November 2019
Cheltenham's Remembrance Day service

Cheltenham’s remembrance service and parade to honour the sacrifice of armed services in war: 11am on Sunday 10 November 2019.
Published on 31st October 2019
Public loos – give us your views

New consultation runs from 6 to 26 September 2019.
Published on 6th September 2019
Make your organisation a lottery winner

Cheltenham’s very own lottery goes live in the autumn with a top prize of £25,000 up for grabs.
Published on 5th September 2019
Cyber project gets a helping hand with successful bid

A successful ‘garden villages’ bid that will help deliver Cyber Central, a transformational scheme in West Cheltenham has been announced this week.
Published on 28th June 2019
#AmbitiousCareers event offers children a brighter future

On Monday 1 July, over 350 local school children will be attending the No Child Left Behind #AmbitiousCareers event.
Published on 26th June 2019
Public loos - planning for the future

Cheltenham Borough Council has been considering the future of its public conveniences as many of its existing facilities need significant investment over the next few years to ensure they are up to date and in good condition for all residents and visitors.
Published on 21st June 2019
Cheltenham’s CCTV receives official accreditation

The council is pleased to announce that the town’s public realm CCTV system has achieved full Surveillance Camera Commissioner Accreditation.
Published on 23rd April 2019
£30k community pride funding up for grabs

A pot of funding worth £30,000 is up for grabs as Cheltenham Borough Council’s Community Pride Fund goes live for its twelfth year this week.
Published on 12th April 2019
Unstoppable ‘period poverty’ campaign launches on international women’s day

Period poverty in Cheltenham is being tackled this March as local partners’ launch new campaign ‘Unstoppable’ as part of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) programme.
Published on 8th March 2019
Cheltenham’s new crematorium to open on time and on budget

Public open day – Saturday 2 March, 10-5pm
Published on 26th February 2019
Council summit sees pledges to end poverty in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Borough Council welcomed over 100 attendees to the #OurTown summit last month.
Published on 19th February 2019
Exciting plans for Fairview ABC play area

A new climbing tower and themed bus will be making their way to the ABC play area in Fairview, thanks to a planned make over.
Published on 14th February 2019
Water in Cheltenham

Water supply is being returned to residents in Cheltenham.
Published on 27th January 2019
Gloucestershire County Council: Community invited to view designs for school expansion

Following the County Council’s decision to approve the expansion of Leckhampton C of E Primary School securing an additional 210 much needed school places for local children, parents and the local community are invited to take a look at initial options for how the expansion project could be provided on the school site and share their thoughts.
Published on 7th December 2018
Community groups benefit from £30k pot of funding

A children’s cooking club is just one of many local projects to receive money from this year’s Community Pride fund.
Published on 29th November 2018
A celebration of Inter Faith Week in Cheltenham

Different faith communities will come together once again on Wednesday 14 November to mark national Inter Faith week.
Published on 9th November 2018
Cheltenham ranked as the fifth healthiest British high street

Cheltenham has today been ranked as the fifth healthiest UK high street by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Published on 2nd November 2018
Meet television personality, Nick Hewer at Mayor’s charity breakfast

Nick Hewer, former star of the Apprentice and host of Countdown, will be making a guest appearance at a breakfast hosted by Cheltenham’s Mayor, Bernard Fisher.
Published on 23rd October 2018
Phased shutdown in progress at Cheltenham crematorium

A phased shutdown of Cheltenham’s cremation facility has been agreed by cabinet in light of serious on-going technical issues with the cremation plant.
Published on 16th October 2018
Battle of Britain Commemoration Service and Parade

This Sunday (16 September) a civic service to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be held at Cheltenham Minster, St Mary’s, Clarence Street, starting at 11am.
Published on 14th September 2018
Be a part of WW1 community commemoration march

Local residents of all ages are invited to join a community march, in memory of over 1200 Cheltonians who died during the First World War.
Published on 7th August 2018
£30k community pride funding up for grabs

A pot of funding worth £30k is up for grabs as Cheltenham Borough Council goes live with this year’s community pride scheme.
Published on 27th July 2018
Paws in the Park 2018

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have unfortunately taken the decision to cancel this year’s Paws in the Park event that was planned for 5 August.
Published on 18th July 2018
Stay safe – please don’t have barbecues and bonfires in public open spaces

During this hot spell, areas of grass, shrubs and woodland are a risk of catching fire. In the interests of safety, the borough council is reminding people of the risks associated with barbecues and bonfires in open spaces.
Published on 29th June 2018
Severn Trent asks customers to use water carefully to avoid low pressures as demand for water is significantly up

With the region basking in the hottest June for 40 years, Severn Trent has confirmed that, while it always expects to see an increase in demand for water, usage has been significantly more than normal.
Published on 29th June 2018
Celebrating Clean Air Day

The council have been supporting the Clean Air Day initiative tomorrow (Thursday 21 June).
Published on 20th June 2018
Salvation Army benefits from increase in textile recycling

Local residents have donated a staggering 134 tonnes of clothing and shoes to The Salvation Army in recent months.
Published on 12th June 2018
Community music festival fun this Saturday

This Saturday (2 June) will see the third year of the community music festival hosted by the SPTM Big Local and Littleseeds Productions.
Published on 31st May 2018
Multi-agency task group to tackle criminal and anti-social behaviour

This week, Cheltenham Borough Council convened a multi-agency task group to tackle criminal and anti-social behaviour in parts of the Springbank ward of Cheltenham.
Published on 29th March 2018
#ILoveCheltenham – creating a vision for our borough

The borough council, together with a range of local organisations, have come together to define how Cheltenham should feel and look like in the future.
Published on 29th March 2018
Cheltenham’s #PressforProgress event hailed a huge success

Praise has been rolling in for Cheltenham’s International Women’s Day celebrations following the #PressforProgress event at Pittville Pump Room earlier this month.
Published on 23rd March 2018
Fines issued for dropped cigarette ends

Two people have been issued with fixed penalty notices in the past two weeks, for dropping cigarette ends on the public highway.
Published on 1st February 2018
They deserve a medal!

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Cheltenham Medal of Honour. The medal recognises the voluntary contribution that local residents have made to their communities.
Published on 19th January 2018
Events planned to mark the centenary of WW1

Primary school children are being invited to remember the centenary of the Royal Air Force, with a trip to the Jet Age Museum.
Published on 9th January 2018
Trees suffer damage at cemetery and crematorium

The recent severe weather has caused some damage to mature cedar trees in the grounds of the cemetery and crematorium.
Published on 2nd January 2018
Water loss in Cheltenham

Severn Trent repaired the burst water pipe. Bottled water will continue to be available this morning from Morrisons, Caernarvon road.
Published on 30th October 2017
Positive activities for young people

Community groups can apply now for a share of the funding
Published on 24th October 2017
New recycling trucks are coming to a street near you

Improved service goes live from 16 October
Published on 12th October 2017
Only a couple of weeks until new recycling service hits the streets

Did you know that each UK family uses an average of 500 glass bottles and jars each year? But if thrown into landfill, the glass will never decompose.
Published on 28th September 2017
New equipment for Swindon Road recycling centre

Recycling centre to close for two days for new compactors
Published on 7th September 2017
Managing change positively in older age

As part of the Heads Up year of action to encourage good mental health in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Partnership is organising a free event all about managing change positively in older age.
Published on 14th July 2017
Official commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide

Gloucestershire’s official commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide will be held on Thursday 6 July at the Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 9SA.
Published on 30th June 2017
Cheltenham’s messages of support to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Cheltenham’s mayor, Klara Sudbury, has written to the mayor of Kensington and Chelsea to give her condolences and support to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Published on 15th June 2017
Residents reassured following London fire

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service reassures residents following London fire
Published on 15th June 2017
Community music festival for Big Local Talent – everyone welcome

St Peter’s and the Moors (SPTM) Big Local and Littleseeds Productions Ltd are proud to present their second annual community music festival being held at Gas Green Baptist Church and Youth & Communities Centre, Russell Street, Cheltenham.
Published on 1st June 2017
A book of condolence for the victims of the Manchester attack

Cheltenham Borough Council is offering the public a chance to pay their own personal respect to the victims of the Manchester attack by setting up a book of condolence.
Published on 25th May 2017
Schools invited to showcase their nature gardens

Cheltenham in Bloom and the borough council are looking for entries into their school nature garden competition.
Published on 12th May 2017
£30k community pride funding up for grabs

A pot of funding worth £30k is up for grabs as Cheltenham Borough Council goes live with this year’s community pride scheme. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 19 June 2017.
Published on 27th April 2017
Cheltenham Borough Council to tackle abandoned trolleys

At full council meeting this week, councillors unanimously agreed to explore various methods of dealing with abandoned supermarket trolleys that blight some neighbourhoods in Cheltenham.
Published on 6th April 2017
Heads up Cheltenham ‘sleep’

Heads up Cheltenham’s focus for March is ‘sleep’ and throughout the month, the Heads up group will be sharing sleep tips and relevant health articles on social media.
Published on 17th March 2017
Have your say on cemetery and crematorium designs

Cheltenham’s new cemetery and crematorium will move a step closer next week as plans go on show for the public to view.
Published on 23rd February 2017
Telecare service has been down

Responders are being asked to check on the welfare of telecare users as a fault means their devices were not operating between 2pm yesterday (Monday 6 February) and 1pm today (Tuesday 7 February).
Published on 7th February 2017
Residents invited to Chelt Walk Park BMX track spring clean and consultation.

Volunteers are needed for Friday 10 February to spring clean Chelt Walk park's overgrown area.
Published on 7th February 2017
Working together for a safe and secure Pittville Park

As George the swan is in recovery at Vale Wildlife Hospital after his ordeal this week, the borough council is urging the community to work together and report any suspicious activity.
Published on 26th January 2017
They deserve a medal!

Nominations are now open for the 2017 Cheltenham Medal of Honour. The medal recognises the voluntary contribution that local residents have made to their communities.
Published on 19th January 2017
Great news as 'changing places' toilets are coming to Cheltenham

Standard disabled toilets don’t always meet the needs of all people with a disability.
Published on 19th January 2017
An Act of Remembrance of those who died in the Holocaust

An Act of Remembrance will be held at the Municipal Offices at 6.30pm on Thursday 26 January to mark national Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD).
Published on 19th January 2017
Stay one step ahead in the event of bad weather

Residents can prepare for severe weather and the disruption it brings, thanks to improved information from Cheltenham Borough Council.
Published on 6th December 2016
Huge leaf clearing efforts are underway

After Storm Angus hit the UK and with the natural effects of autumn, Ubico is taking action to clear fallen leaves.
Published on 29th November 2016
Take care in the bad weather

Heavy, gusty showers are forecast
Published on 17th November 2016
Remembrance Day and Pause to Remember

A service of remembrance
Published on 8th November 2016
Six days left to have your say - how would you like your waste and recycling to be collected?

More than 1,800 residents have contributed to Cheltenham Borough Council’s survey which asks people to choose their preferred option for waste and recycling collections.
Published on 8th November 2016
Top of the plots

A sparkling awards ceremony was recently held for the winners of Cheltenham Borough Council’s annual allotment competition.
Published on 2nd November 2016
Interruption to gas supplies in Hester’s Way, Cheltenham

Cheltenham Borough Council is working as part of the Civil Emergency Team to support residents affected by the gas supply issue in Hester’s Way.
Published on 23rd October 2016
Right waste, right place

Gloucestershire’s Joint Waste Team has become an ambassador for the national ‘right Waste, right Place’ campaign, which aims to help small businesses comply with the law around waste disposal.
Published on 28th September 2016
Volunteers receive special recognition at Cheltenham in Bloom 2016

Green fingered residents and businesses have received awards after showcasing their impressive gardening efforts to judges earlier this year.
Published on 22nd September 2016
Broken gadgets? Help is on hand at Repair Cafe

Experts from IT Schools Africa will be the ‘guest repairers’ at next month’s Repair Cafe.
Published on 14th September 2016
Drop litter and pick up a fine

Last week, a non-resident of Cheltenham was prosecuted in Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court for littering, costing him more than £400.
Published on 23rd August 2016
Funding awarded to support local community groups

Cheltenham Borough Council’s community pride scheme has awarded 26 local groups a share of over £30,000 of community pride funding.
Published on 9th August 2016
Free family 'book bank' scheme needs good quality children’s books

A free 'book bank' scheme to help encourage families to read at home is asking for donations of suitable children’s and teenagers’ books from members of the public.
Published on 2nd August 2016
Could you help?

Volunteers needed for new reading project committee
Published on 28th July 2016
A review of Minor Injury and Illness Units (MIIUs)

Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust is reviewing the opening hours of its Minor Injuries and Illness Units (MIIUs).
Published on 26th July 2016
Names to be added to Cheltenham War Memorial

Six names will be added to Cheltenham War Memorial as part of the restoration, which started last month.
Published on 31st May 2016
Local buildings recognised for excellence

Three local building projects – which were supported by Cheltenham and Tewkesbury building control service – have received prestigious awards for excellence.
Published on 31st May 2016