Cheltenham Borough Council

31/08/2026

Just a reminder, your food, refuse, and recycling collections will change this week in .

For all the latest information please check here👉 https://cheltenham.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/check-your-collection-day/bank-holiday-waste-and-recycling-collection/

27/08/2026

In a joint operation with Gloucestershire Constabulary, Cheltenham Borough Council's licensing team conducted a test purchase operation to ensure that local retailers comply with alcohol sale laws.

While five out of nine stores refused to sell alcohol to underage testers, four failed and will receive support and monitoring to improve staff training and uphold legal responsibilities.

Retailers found to be in breach of licensing laws may face penalties including fines of up to £5,000, prosecution, and the potential review or revocation of their licence to sell alcohol.

Read more about this story in our latest release in the comments below. ⬇


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26/08/2026

📣 There's still time to apply for Community Pride funding

The Community Pride Fund 2026 is open, and community groups across Cheltenham can apply for a share of £30,000 to support projects that strengthen neighbourhoods, celebrate our diverse communities and build pride in our town.

⏰ Applications close at 10am on Thursday 10 September 2026.

For full guidance and the application form, follow the link in the comments below ⬇️

25/08/2026

Let's work together to keep Cheltenham and Gloucestershire safe this bank holiday weekend ☀️

🔥 Thinking about firing up a BBQ this Bank Holiday?

While we've seen some rain recently, the ground and vegetation can still dry out quickly and fires can spread faster than you might think.

Disposable BBQs, campfires and discarded ci******es can easily start fires that put wildlife, property and people at risk.

Why not enjoy a picnic instead? 🧺

✅ Take your litter home
✅ Never leave glass behind
✅ Avoid disposable BBQs on grassland
✅ Call 999 if you spot a fire

Let's keep Gloucestershire's countryside safe this Bank Holiday weekend.

21/08/2026

Businesses are helping to shape Cheltenham’s High Street and Promenade as part of work to develop a new vision for the town centre.

Independently run family businesses as well as high street chains have come together to have their say over the future of the town. They said:

• Improve the overall experience
• Better connectivity
• Build the town’s identity

Work is now underway to bring this vision to life and make improvements in the town centre. To find out more click the link in the comments section below ⬇️



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21/08/2026

Come and work for an award-winning organisation! 💼

We're an ambitious, forward thinking council, dedicated to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive, whilst protecting what's good about our town. You could be part of that.

Our current vacancies include:

Senior building control surveyor
Multi-skilled operative apprentice
Conservation officer
Mechanical and electrical surveyor
Housing services manager
Estate operative
Senior multi-skilled operative

Find out more and apply at: https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/vacancies

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected.

We offer flexible working, an excellent pension scheme and a commitment to health and wellbeing.

Find out more about working for us at: https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/jobs

19/08/2026

Great news for Burrow’s Field 🎉

Burrow’s Field in Leckhampton has received a Green Flag Award for the first time, recognising it as a safe, welcoming and well-managed park.

It’s one of eight parks across Cheltenham to receive the award this year.

Watch our video with The Mayor of Cheltenham and Mark from Leckhampton Rovers Football Club to hear why this much-loved space is so important to the local community 🌳

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19/08/2026

Due to changes in legislation, postal votes now last a maximum of three years. This means some postal voters in Cheltenham will need to reapply before 31 January 2027. If contacted and you don’t reapply by this date, your postal vote will be cancelled.

The elections team sent an email to affected electors on Tuesday 18 August.

If we do not have an email address for you, or you would prefer to reapply using a paper application form, you do not need to take any further action. We will send an application form by post to the relevant electors at the end of September.

The quickest way to reapply is online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

For more information on reapplying for a postal vote click the link in the comments ⬇

18/08/2026

⚡ Cheltenham's EV network is growing. A second Duracell E-Charge ultra-fast charging hub has opened at St James’ Street Car Park, making it even easier for residents, commuters and visitors to power up and get back on the road.

Read more by clicking on the link in the comments below ⬇️