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      <title>Cheltenham’s licensed venues launch unified ID retention policy</title>
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      <description>Across Cheltenham Safe venues, false IDs will be retained for 28 days while fake IDs will be destroyed, ensuring a safe and consistent approach across the town</description>
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      <title>Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Cheltenham Lido lease extended </title>
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      <description>The first lease between Cheltenham Borough Council and the charity began back in 1996, this original lease was for 25 years running until 2021. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Free blood pressure checks available through Cheltenham community organisations</title>
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      <description>Supported by £45,000 NHS Gloucestershire funding</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>NCLB’s Party in the Park returns for a third summer at Pittville Park</title>
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      <description>Free family fun for children and young people of all ages on Wednesday 5 August at Pittville Park. Quiet hour from 10am to 11am with activities open for all 11am to 4pm and performances until 5pm&#13;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cheltenham residents can recycle even more from the kerbside from 1 April</title>
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      <description>New kerbside recycling service for cartons. This year there are minimal changes to waste and recycling collections over the Easter bank holiday&#13;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Don’t miss your right to vote, register by Monday 20 April 2026</title>
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      <description>The next scheduled elections to take place in Cheltenham will be the borough and parish elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Pride fund brings local projects to life across Cheltenham</title>
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      <description>The council’s annual Community Pride fund of £30,000 is awarded to outstanding community groups whose activities positively impact many lives. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Gloucestershire Airport – shareholder statement</title>
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      <description>Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have issued the following statement concerning the sale of Gloucestershire Airport.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>More than £30,000 improvements to Elmfield Park</title>
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      <description>A popular park in Cheltenham has undergone significant improvements ensuring more users can access the greenspace all-year round.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Multi-agency support for rough sleepers</title>
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      <description>Cheltenham Borough Council is working collaboratively with Gloucestershire police, statutory and third sector partners to offer support to rough sleepers. &#13;
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Beat the queue by booking your taxi journey in advance</title>
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      <description>Cheltenham Festival racegoers asked to book their private hire vehicles ahead for convenience and safety.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Arkle Court provides locals with new pathways into work</title>
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      <description>An ambitious regeneration project in the heart of Cheltenham is providing much needed local employment opportunities to the area.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Strengthening safety of women and girls ahead of International Women’s Day and Cheltenham Festival</title>
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      <description>In the lead up to Cheltenham Festival, the Youth Café is now available as a safeguarding measure for under 18s, and a recent Ask for Angela operation showed 100% compliance across Cheltenham venues.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cheltenham residents encouraged to ‘Pop to Cheltenham’ and support local businesses during Cheltenham Festival </title>
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      <description>Parking in the Town Centre East council-run car park will be free of charge from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March 2026 inclusive - for customers parking from 12pm until 8pm - during Cheltenham Festival.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cheltenham’s 2026/27 budget proposals approved </title>
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      <description>Cheltenham Borough Council met today (Friday 27 February) to agree the budget for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2026</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Construction reaches 12-month milestone at Wavensmere’s £50m Arkle Court scheme in Cheltenham</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Preparations well underway for an enjoyable Cheltenham Festival 2026</title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Views sought on creation of new town council for Cheltenham</title>
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      <description>Residents in Cheltenham are being asked for their views on the creation of a new town council.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Private hire driver loses Crown Court appeal for licence</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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