section56 on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/section56/Recent content in section56 on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Shabby' and 'Unloved' Condition of Cheltenham Town Centre Streets Could Lead to Court Actionhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/shabby-and-unloved-condition-of-cheltenham-town-centre-streets-could-lead-to-court-action/Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/shabby-and-unloved-condition-of-cheltenham-town-centre-streets-could-lead-to-court-action/Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the worsening condition of streets in Cheltenham town centre. The Civic Society has expressed frustration over the persistent presence of the so-called “tarmac cow pats” — patches of asphalt where traditional stone paving once stood — and is considering court proceedings to compel necessary repairs. Concerns were first raised in 2024 regarding the “unpleasant and unwelcoming” state of key areas such as the Strand and the Promenade.