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Green light given for new homes on former Monkscroft school site
20 February 2026
Planning has been granted for 70 new affordable energy-efficient homes on the former Monkscroft School site. The development will offer a mix of properties for social rent and shared ownership. Cheltenham is set to benefit from 70 new affordable, energy‑efficient homes. This is following Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee, who unanimously approved proposals for the redevelopment of the former Monkscroft School site on Thursday 19 February 2026....
Golden Valley’s nature-led design wins support
11 February 2026
The detailed (‘reserved matters’) planning application for the first phase of Golden Valley has been recognised for its biodiversity and environmental credentials. IDEA (The National Cyber Innovation Centre) at Golden Valley is set to be one of the most sustainable schemes built in the UK. While keeping its use of heat and power to a minimum, the ways in which the building and surrounding development will support biodiversity has been particularly ambitious....
Youth Cafe pilot aims to create a safe and welcoming space for young people
10 February 2026
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is launching a Youth Cafe pilot at Smokey Joe's on Bennington Street in Cheltenham town centre every Thursday afternoon for seven weeks, giving young people a safe and fun place to spend time and connect with others. The project is in response to last year’s NCLB Year of Youth Action including outreach youth work by The Rock Cheltenham , along with a consultation carried out by Springbank Community Group CiC at the Cambray Carnival in September 2025....
An uplifting night of celebration at the No Child Left Behind Awards 2025
06 February 2026
Over 250 guests including organisations, young people and families see achievements celebrated. The awards are in association with Punchline-Gloucester.com and sponsored by Frazer-Nash Consultancy. Cheltenham Town Hall was filled with excitement last night (Thursday 5 February) as 29 finalists, nine category winners and 14 youth community changemaker award winners were celebrated at the fifth No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Awards....
Private hire driver licence revoked for displaying illegal number plates
29 January 2026
A private hire driver's licence has been revoked for using illegal number plates and fraudulent insurance. As part of the joint enforcement operation during Cheltenham’s November race meet, on Friday 15 November 2025, a Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicle was inspected by the Avon and Somerset Police taxi compliance officer in company with a Cheltenham Borough Council licensing officer....