Overnight Works on A40 Gloucester Road in Cheltenham Spark Disruption Concerns Monday, December 22, 2025 cheltenham a40 gloucesterroad overnightworks trafficdisruption highvoltagecables envevo busdepot roadworks construction Concerns have been raised over potential traffic disruption on the A40 Gloucester Road in Cheltenham due to planned overnight roadworks. Starting January 8 and continuing until January 21, excavations near the Arle Court … Read More
Decision Approved for 58-Home Development on Former Cheltenham School Playing Field Monday, December 22, 2025 cheltenham pittville housing development planning community ecology sustainability traffic affordablehousing Plans to build 58 new homes on the former playing field of Pittville School have received approval from Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee. The five-acre site off Albert Road, owned by Newland Homes, was granted … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns of Financial Crisis as Council Faces £564k Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance cuts climate assets savings governance Cheltenham Borough Council is confronting a significant financial challenge, with a reported £564,000 overspend putting the authority’s budget under severe strain. While council leaders remain confident in their ability to … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns Council Is 'Sliding Into Crisis' Amid £564k Budget Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More
Moment Cheltenham Jewellery Thieves Caught Trying to Flee by Train After £20K Heist Saturday, December 20, 2025 cheltenham jewellery theft arrest cctv train robbery police court sentencing Newly released police bodycam and CCTV footage captures the arrest of two jewellery thieves attempting to escape by train following a £20,000 robbery in Cheltenham. The men targeted Beards Jewellers on November 13, before … Read More
Cheltenham 2026 Elections May Be Delayed Amid Council Reorganisation Plans Saturday, December 20, 2025 cheltenham elections reorganisation localgovernment unitary council gloucestershire postponement taxpayers democracy Cheltenham Borough Council’s scheduled elections for 2026 could be postponed due to ongoing local government restructuring in Gloucestershire. The Government is aiming to replace the current two-tier system—which includes … Read More