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Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority
30 March 2026
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. In the letter – sent to Ministers Matthew Pennycook MP and Miatta Fahnbulleh MP – leaders set out that the first essential step is the creation of a single countywide Foundation Strategic Authority (FSA) by May 2027....
Free blood pressure checks available through Cheltenham community organisations
27 March 2026
Ten Cheltenham community-based organisations are now providing free blood pressure checks, giving residents the opportunity for a simple test whilst visiting for regular activities or accessing other support services. Springbank Community Group CiC has successfully bid for £45,000 from NHS Gloucestershire to provide the organisations with a range of blood pressure testing equipment, plus small contributions towards their running costs....
Cheltenham Lido lease extended
27 March 2026
The first lease between Cheltenham Borough Council and the charity began back in 1996, this original lease was for 25 years running until 2021. A second lease was then permitted in 2021 which would run until 2056. Recognising the need to ensure future protection of this valuable community asset a Reversionary Lease has been agreed....
NCLB’s Party in the Park returns for a third summer at Pittville Park
26 March 2026
Families are invited to come along to Pittville Park on Wednesday 5 August for a free day of fun, as No Child Left Behind’s (NCLB) Party in the Park returns for a third time this summer. The event will begin with a quiet hour from 10am, offering a calm start for those who would benefit from a quieter environment, with suitable activities available during this time....
Cheltenham residents can recycle even more from the kerbside from 1 April
25 March 2026
A new kerbside recycling service for food and drink cartons will begin from Wednesday 1 April, making it easier for residents to recycle even more from home. Cartons such as juice cartons, long‑life milk cartons, soup and sauce cartons and other Tetra Pak style packaging can be placed straight into the green recycling box with plastics and cans....