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A new campaign launching today will celebrate Cheltenham’s famous and mouth-watering food and drink offering, providing a much needed boost to the town’s hospitality sector. The Great Taste of Cheltenham, which will run for the next six weeks, will highlight the incredible array of establishments in the town, showcasing its diverse and delicious dining offer… Continue reading New campaign invites locals and visitors to experience The Great Taste of Cheltenham

New campaign launched to attract new business and investment into Cheltenham Cheltenham has today launched a new campaign to encourage business growth and investment in the town. Developed by Cheltenham Borough Council and its destination and place marketing arm Marketing Cheltenham alongside Cheltenham BID and local brand agency ASHA, the new ‘We’re Moving to Cheltenham’… Continue reading Are you moving to Cheltenham?

Gloucestershire County Council has asked the government for over £10million in an ambitious bid to transform active and green travel in Gloucestershire. Earlier this year the government announced a strategy to make space for cyclists and pedestrians and support increasing capacity on public transport as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing. The… Continue reading £10m bid to improve cycling in Gloucestershire

We know that local businesses have been working hard during these unprecedented times. Cheltenham Borough Council are keen to understand how you've been getting on during this COVID 19 outbreak and how they can help. To try to collate the information, a short survey has been created for you to complete, either by clicking on… Continue reading Cheltenham Borough Council business survey

With restrictions on the tourist industry easing, small businesses with spas, hot tubs and pools are beginning to re-open supporting the town’s We’re Open recovery campaign and the council is encouraging these businesses to test their water systems to ensure they are fulfilling their legal duty of care and protecting public health. A recent PHE… Continue reading Holiday lets with spas, hot tubs and pools urged to test water

·      Go live date: 9 June ·      Deadline for applications: 21 June From 9 June, eligible businesses across the county can apply for funding thanks to a newly launched business support grant scheme. The fund offers priority to businesses who were not eligible for support in the previous scheme. Funding for this grant scheme is… Continue reading Local businesses set to benefit from new grant scheme

Several Cheltenham pubs and clubs that were facing mounting financial problems because of the Covid-19 epidemic have been given new hope after campaigning work by Cheltenham BID. The BID has been a key supporter of the #RaiseTheBar campaign, which called on the Government to change legislation so that businesses did not miss out on key… Continue reading New funding for food and drink businesses after Cheltenham BID campaign

New-look Christmas Market also given go-ahead Exciting plans to bring an ice rink and expanded Christmas Market to Cheltenham this winter were given the go-ahead today (May 28). Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously approved Cheltenham BID’s plans this morning. The ice rink will be sited on Imperial Gardens, in front of the Queen’s Hotel,… Continue reading Go-ahead for Cheltenham ice rink if COVID-19 safety measures allow

Cheltenham BID today launches a four-pronged campaign to try to help ensure that businesses in the town are fully prepared when they can come out of coronavirus lockdown. The Back to Business with Cheltenham BID campaign will see the BID sharing four focused guides that it is hoped will help businesses of all kinds both… Continue reading Back to Business with Cheltenham BID