Major projects & developments
A number of major projects and key developments continue to revitalise Cheltenham, providing the infrastructure and conditions for economic growth. At the forefront of this investment are the plans for a new cyber innovation centre and cyber-tech community, a 45 hectare site at the heart of the 200 hectare Golden Valley development to the west of the town and adjacent to GCHQ.
Elsewhere in the town, an enabling and forward thinking approach has helped to bring forward a number of new office developments.
Major investments in Cheltenham’s transport infrastructure are also progressing.
Cheltenham provides a call to action to the world’s innovators to use security as a foundational principle for all technology. Our ecosystem is building transformation moments to enable progress for society, the economy and technology.
Basing your business in Cheltenham means accessing a strong network of talented experts in artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, edge and quantum computing. With a supportive community of investors, accelerators, and legal specialists, Cheltenham hosts the resources to help your business grow.
The Golden Valley Development
A vibrant and pioneering development, integrating hi-tech businesses with new homes and community uses, alongside the highest standards of environmental sustainability, design and place-making.
Over 1 million sq. ft. of commercial space clustering companies from the tech sectors such as cybersecurity, AI and more.
Over 1000 new homes across a variety of types, tenures, and sizes to meet all needs.
Transport infrastructure
Major investments in Cheltenham’s transport infrastructure are underway, including the £22m West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS) which is helping to unlock the Golden Valley Development site and includes carriageway, walking and cycling improvements.
In the 2020 Budget, the UK Government also gave the go-ahead to a new four-way entry/exit at J10 of the M5 as well as the long-awaited dualling of the A417 between Brockworth and Cowley – opening up additional access routes from both the North and South of Cheltenham.
Major upgrades to Cheltenham Spa station have also been completed in recent years, including additional car parking capacity, extra bike storage, improved pedestrian access and a more accessible bus interchange.
Quadrangle
The Quadrangle, a 1970s landmark, has been sensitively re-imagined to create a contemporary, 70,000 sq ft commercial space in the very heart of Cheltenham.
Four storeys of premium office space have been designed to meet the needs of Cheltenham’s vibrant 21st century business community. Each floor has the flexibility to be rented either in its entirety, around 13,000 sq ft, or as two separate office units.
Its prime location offers exceptional retail and café venues on the ground floor, with the exciting addition of a roof-top restaurant, The Nook, which offers diners views across the tree tops of Montpellier.
