Stricter Licensing Rules Introduced for New Strip Clubs in Cheltenham Wednesday, June 24, 2026 cheltenham licensing regulation stripclubs sexualentertainment publicsafety policy council community venues Cheltenham Borough Council has announced tougher regulations on strip club licenses in response to significant local opposition to such venues. The updated sexual entertainment venue (SEV) policy, originally established in … Read More
Council Meeting Postponed Due to Extreme Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave council postponement publicsafety forestofdean gloucestershire meeting temperature metoffice coleford The Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has postponed its scheduled meeting on June 24 due to forecasts of “extremely high temperatures” this week. Originally set to discuss plans for 13,600 new homes and a … Read More
Gloucestershire MP Urges Review of Knife Law Exemptions Amid Rising Knife Crime Concerns Friday, June 19, 2026 knifecrime legislation exemptions kirpan publicsafety religion firearms homeoffice gloucestershire knifecontrol A Gloucestershire MP has called for a thorough review of the legal exemptions that permit certain knives to be carried in public, sparking a debate on balancing religious freedoms with public safety. Under current UK law, … Read More
'Fake' NFL Hats Worth Thousands Seized in Gloucestershire Raids Thursday, June 4, 2026 nfl counterfeit gloucestershire tradingstandards raids fashion seizure investigation publicsafety consumerprotection During recent Trading Standards raids in the Gloucester area, authorities seized over 500 counterfeit ‘New Era’ NFL hats featuring American Football team logos. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, June 2, … Read More
Teen Boys Follow Woman in Cheltenham, Make Disturbing Sexual Threats Wednesday, June 3, 2026 cheltenham harassment police teenagers sexualthreat publicsafety gloucestershire incident cctv towncenter A group of teenage boys sexually harassed a woman while following her through Cheltenham town centre, even implying a threat of rape, according to police. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm on Thursday, May 28, as the woman … Read More
Cheltenham Tribute Festival Licence Application Submitted for 2026 Event Wednesday, June 3, 2026 cheltenham festival licence events music alcohol racecourse publicsafety noise community Darren McClure has submitted a premises licence application on behalf of Social Eats Events for the Cheltenham Tribute Festival, scheduled to take place at The Helifield, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 … Read More