Lloyds Bank to Relocate Cheltenham Town Centre Branch Friday, May 29, 2026 lloyds cheltenham bank highstreet relocation gradeii heritage refurbishment civicsociety planning Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close its iconic branch on Cheltenham High Street and move to a new location within the town. The historic Grade II-listed building, dating back to 1900, will have the bank’s … Read More
Cheltenham’s New Housing Development Draws Criticism for ‘Prison-Block’ Design Monday, May 25, 2026 cheltenham arklecourt housing architecture regency civicsociety development urbandesign heritage construction A new housing development in Cheltenham has sparked controversy for its stark, block-like design, which some critics say resembles a Soviet-era prison complex. Wavensmere Homes received approval in 2024 to build 147 homes on … Read More
Cheltenham's New Housing Row Criticized for 'Prison-Block Chic' Design Monday, May 25, 2026 cheltenham architecture housing heritage development civicsociety regency urbandesign arklecourt planning A new housing development in Cheltenham has sparked controversy, with residents and heritage advocates condemning its design as reminiscent of a Soviet-era prison block. The Arkle Court estate, consisting of 147 homes built … Read More
‘Shabby’ Streets in Cheltenham Town Centre Spark Legal Threat Against Council Tuesday, May 5, 2026 cheltenham highways council legal maintenance pavement civicsociety asphalt heritage repairs Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the deteriorating condition of Cheltenham’s town centre streets. The Cheltenham Civic Society has raised the alarm about the poor state of crucial public … Read More
Cheltenham Town Centre Building Collapse Scare Causes 11-Month Delay to Civic Society Revamp Saturday, November 22, 2025 cheltenham parmoor restoration civicsociety building collapse dryrot construction heritage delay Restoration work on Parmoor, a historic Grade II-listed building at 26 Cambray Place in Cheltenham town centre, has finally resumed after being halted for nearly 11 months. The delay was triggered when the adjacent property … Read More
Cheltenham Building Collapse Scare Delays Civic Society Revamp by 11 Months Saturday, November 22, 2025 cheltenham civicsociety parmoor buildingrestoration structuralcollapse dryrot construction historicbuildings leckhamptonbuilders propertydevelopment Work to convert Parmoor, a Grade II-listed building at 26 Cambray Place in Cheltenham town centre, has finally resumed after an 11-month delay caused by a neighbouring property’s structural collapse risk. Leckhampton … Read More