Cheltenham’s vision for 70 new affordable homes could soon become a reality following the submission of a full planning application.Local residents were invited to a public consultation back in March to view the ambitious new scheme to bring 70 affordable new homes to the area. The feedback received has helped shape the final proposals and reaffirmed the need for a…
The Municipal Offices – an iconic Grade II* listed building situated at the heart of Cheltenham – could become a luxury spa hotel. The news follows a thorough marketing and bidding process after the borough council listed the building for sale toward the end of last year.The preferred bid proposes a full transformation for offices, turning them into a vibrant,…
Digital skills for the next generation are being delivered to local primary school children through a collaboration between Golden Valley and Jam Coding. It’s just one example of the long-lasting and positive change that Golden Valley, at West Cheltenham, will deliver as part of its pledge to support residents and communities through a newly revised social value strategy. It’s just…
Cheltenham has reached a major public health and safety milestone by installing its 100th publicly accessible defibrillator, located at MX by Hub8 Plexal in the heart of the town. This achievement, led by the Public Hearts Defibrillator Campaign, firmly positions Cheltenham as one of the most defibrillator-equipped towns in the UK – earning it the title of Defib Capital of…
Nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham has emerged as a premier location for families and professionals seeking a balanced, high-quality lifestyle. Recently recognized by the Sunday Times as the second-best place to live in the UK, this Regency town’s unique attributes make it an attractive proposition for movers.Since 2013, the Sunday Times has conducted in-depth analyses to determine the…
The council is excited that £20m has been provisionally awarded from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to help super-charge the first phase of Cheltenham’s National Cyber Innovation Centre at the heart of the Golden Valley Development in west Cheltenham. Cllr Max Wilkinson, cabinet member for economic development, culture, tourism, and wellbeing, said: “This is unequivocally good news…
Plans for around 150 new homes at North Place will create a vibrant neighbourhood and breathe new life into the town centre. Wavensmere Homes has been confirmed as the development partner for the prime brownfield site, originally purchased by BBS Capital, as part of a joint venture. The land, which extends 13,400 sq m, has been used as a car…
The nationally recognised Purple Flag award is given to towns and cities that have an appealing, safe and welcoming evening and night-time economy. Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, the Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between 5pm and 5am.The annual award, made by the National Association of Town & City…
Invest in Gloucestershire, the county’s leading inward investment programme, is delighted to announce the arrival of Turkish cyber security LB&WAF vendor TR7 into Cheltenham. The company will be establishing their global HQ in Eagle Tower in the next few months. This comes after Phil Clement, Head of Inward Investment at GFirst LEP, presented to TR7 and other Turkish cyber firms…
Montpellier Legal, a specialist conveyancing law firm, has announced the launch of its new Head Quarters in The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham. This move marks the firm’s continued growth and expansion in the legal industry. The new office, located above PizzaExpress in The Brewery Quarter, will provide Montpellier Legal with a prime location for serving its clients in Cheltenham and the…