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Community Pride fund brings local projects to life across Cheltenham

16 March 2026

The council’s annual Community Pride fund of £30,000 is awarded to outstanding community groups whose activities positively impact many lives. This year 22 community-led projects secured funding and are now underway to improve the lives of residents across Cheltenham. The fund supported a number of events that bring people together including an Eid Reunion, a Chinese celebration by Chinese Culture Connection and the popular Pride in Cheltenham....

Gloucestershire Airport – shareholder statement

12 March 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have issued the following statement concerning the sale of Gloucestershire Airport. Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council as joint shareholders have today confirmed that they have been unable to reach an agreement with Horizon Aero Group on the sale of Gloucestershire Airport....

Strengthening safety of women and girls ahead of International Women’s Day and Cheltenham Festival

04 March 2026

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. Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) and its partners are taking firm action to deter and address harassment, anti-social behaviour and violence against women and girls following International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, and in the lead-up to Cheltenham Festival (10–13 March)....

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....