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UK High Streets are on the brink of collapse as the eight-week countdown to the next quarterly rent instalment begins today, Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has warned. Figures released today show 54,638 businesses from pubs to shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, galleries and gyms are currently unable to access the £25,000 RHLG grant due… Continue reading There are eight weeks to save the nation’s high streets from collapse warns Cheltenham BID

As Covid-19 prompts more workers to self isolate, Gloucestershire County Council is launching a fast track recruitment programme to recruit care workers who are crucial in keeping our county’s most vulnerable people safe. Gloucestershire County Council,  as part of its Proud to Care offering, has developed a fast track recruitment programme to help care providers… Continue reading Could you be one of the crucial key workers helping to keep vulnerable people safe?

Cheltenham has been voted the best place to live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted amongst its best attributes. Cheltenham is no stranger to such accolades, having been voted by The Telegraph as the best place in the UK to raise a family in 2014.… Continue reading Cheltenham voted best place to live in the South West

Advice and useful information We’ve pulled together some information that we thought might be helpful for you all. Visit BritainIf you’re looking for helpful information for UK tourism businesses, Visit Britain is a great place to start. They are keeping their website up to date with the impact of travel to and from the UK… Continue reading Marketing Cheltenham COVID-19 Update

The eagerly awaited ice rink coming to Cheltenham will be part of a new-look Christmas in the town centre. The Christmas Market will be expanded in a project-led by Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) and the outdoor Imperial Garden Bar will be given a Christmas-theme and opened for the festive celebrations. Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning… Continue reading Ice rink to be part of a Cheltenham Christmas

Cheltenham Business Improvement District (Cheltenham BID) will light two major buildings in a special colour scheme in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association charity during its Light Up Cheltenham event. The Queens Hotel and 95 The Promenade (to the rear of Neptune’s Fountain) will be lit in orange and blue, the colours of the… Continue reading Light Up Cheltenham to raise awareness of incurable disease

Light Up Cheltenham got off to a spectacular start on Saturday 1 February with thousands of spectators attending the opening night. The evening saw Spark! a street theatre drumming group put on a dazzling performance finishing at Imperial Gardens. Spectators were then able to take the opportunity to ride on the giant observation wheel or… Continue reading Illuminations spark excitement for visitors to Cheltenham

Credit: Cheltenham BID From Regency spas to little-known boarding houses, Light Up Cheltenham’s specially curated guided tour is set to reveal the hidden stories of a fascinating town. Light Up Cheltenham, which is run by Cheltenham BID, will return on Saturday 1 February and will see landmark buildings dramatically lit up, including Grade II listed… Continue reading Light Up Cheltenham offers the chance to reveal fascinating hidden stories

Businesses involved in the tourism & hospitality industry are being invited to The Three Counties & Cotswolds Tourism Forum on Thursday 23 January.  The event will facilitate discussions, networking and share knowledge from industry leaders and specialists. This year the tourism forum will be held at Double Tree by Hilton, Cheltenham and will play host… Continue reading Three counties combine to invigorate and celebrate tourism industry

Three members of the Cheltenham Twinning Association recently visited Sochi, Russia to mark 60 years of twinning. The visit celebrated the continued partnership between the two spa towns and provided many opportunities to promote Cheltenham. The group visited many of Sochi’s attractions and participated in local events including Sochi Day, an annual event held to… Continue reading The Cheltenham Twinning Association visits Sochi to mark 60 years of twinning