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Government sets out next steps for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire

Government sets out next steps for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire

29 October 2026

Following an initial review of the local government reorganisation decisions it made earlier this year, the Government has announced today that, before Christmas, it is “minded to” confirm a single unitary authority for Gloucestershire. In an update shared with council leaders and chief executives today – followed by a statement to Parliament later on – Jim McMahon, the minister for local government, devolution and growth, said that all of the decisions made in July have been withdrawn – but that he was working to confirm the decision for the single unitary authority for Gloucestershire....

Homes to take root on Cheltenham's old council nursery

Homes to take root on Cheltenham's old council nursery

09 October 2026

News story issued by Bromford Representatives from Bromford, Cheltenham Borough Council and Homes England Spades are in the ground on building more in-demand family homes in Cheltenham. Work has started on the second and third phases of a development off Old Gloucester Road, on the west side of town, which will bring 171 new homes for sale, shared ownership and social rent to Cheltenham....

Your latest Annual Report is here!

Your latest Annual Report is here!

02 October 2026

It's time to pop the kettle on and grab a cuppa as we've published our latest Annual Report for CBC housing services. Highlighting some of our key achievements from April 2025 to March 2026, the report showcases how we've continued to work closely with tenants, leaseholders and shared owners to help shape the services we provide....

Barlow Road: Major refurbishment

Barlow Road: Major refurbishment

29 September 2026

About £650,000 is being spent on a major refurbishment programme to improve sheltered housing in Cheltenham’s Barlow Road. An estimated £400,000 of this will be used to upgrade the mains water pipework. This follows on from reports last summer from residents that the water was discoloured and ‘filmy’....

A new chapter begins for local families in Cheltenham

A new chapter begins for local families in Cheltenham

25 September 2026

Local families will soon be moving into five high-quality new homes for social rent and shared ownership at the Cherringtons development in Cheltenham. Delivered by Cheltenham Borough Council in partnership with Newland Homes as part of a Section 106 agreement, the properties consist of a three-bedroom house, 2 x two-bedroom houses and 2 x two bedroom bungalows....