Cheltenham Borough Council Council

Cheltenham’s 2026/27 budget proposals approved

27 February 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council met today (Friday 27 February) to agree the budget for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2026 At this meeting, the council also agreed the level of council tax, considering the requirements of Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner....

Construction reaches 12-month milestone at Wavensmere’s £50m Arkle Court scheme in Cheltenham

26 February 2026

News story issued by Wavensmere Homes: Wavensmere Homes is 12 months into the two-and-a-half year regeneration and development programme for its £50m Arkle Court development in Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area. The leader of Cheltenham Borough Council and senior officers visited the £50m Arkle Court scheme – formerly the North Place surface car park – to see the first roofs installed to rows of terraced houses....

Preparations well underway for an enjoyable Cheltenham Festival 2026

25 February 2026

As Cheltenham prepares to welcome tens of thousands of visitors for the return of the Cheltenham Festival, the council is working closely with partners to ensure the event is a success. The annual horse racing festival, often referred to as the Olympics of the National Hunt season, puts the national spotlight on the town over the four-day event (March 10 - 13) and racegoers are being reminded to be respectful....

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....