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End of temporary 40 mph speed limit on A40

We have been informed by Gloucestershire Highways that the temporary 40 mph speed restriction on the A40 between Charlton Kings Hotel and the Dowdeswell reservoir will end on 13th April 2023.

For further information, please contact 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:30 by Joanna Noles

Tags: A40, News

Closure of A435 Charlton Hill - from 5.00 am on Monday, 20th March 2023 to September 2023

The A435 Charlton Hill will be closed from 5.00 am on Monday, 20th March 2023 until September 2023 between Charlton Kings and the Seven Springs roundabout. Gloucestershire County Council has contracted Montel Civil Engineering to undertake essential stabilisation work to the road during this period. Further details of the work that will be undertaken is in the attached document.

If you have any questions... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:45 by Joanna Noles

Tags: News, Road Closure

Planning Committee Meeting - Monday 20th March at 7.00pm

Planning Committee Meeting - Monday 20th March at 7.00pm

The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be at 7.00pm on Monday 20th March 2023 in the Stanton Hall. Members of the public are very welcome to attend the meeting.

The legislation that permitted virtual meetings ended on 7th May 2021 so we are now required to hold all in-person meetings for Full Council and all Standing Committees. Members of the public are permitted to attend these meeting subject... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:37 by Helen Johnston

Tags: News, Planning

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC FOOTPATHS ZCK58, ZCK59 & ZCK60

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC FOOTPATHS ZCK58, ZCK59 & ZCK60

Gloucestershire Highways has advised us of the following footpath closures as a result of the remedial work on Charlton Hill;

ZCK58, ZCK59 and ZCK60

These footpaths will be closed from 20th March until 29th September 2023.

Alternative routes have been highlighted on the attached map.

Should you have any further queries regarding this closure, please contact the Gloucestershire Highways helpline 08000 514... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:49 by Helen Johnston

Tags: News, Road Closure

Road Closure - Horsefair Street on Friday 24th March

Road Closure - Horsefair Street on Friday 24th March

Gloucestershire Highways has advised that the postponed work on Horsefair Street which had been scheduled for Friday 3rd March will now take place on Friday 24th March.

Therefore to allow for carriageway patching, Horsefair Street will be closed to all vehicles from 07:00 to 17:00 on that day. Parking will also be prohibited during this time.

For full details, please see the attached notice.

If you have... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:23 by Helen Johnston

Tags: News

Cheltenham Borough Council Survey on a new cycle hub - have your say

Cheltenham Borough Council Survey on a new cycle hub

An estimated 70% of car journeys within Cheltenham are under 2km; many of these journeys could be made on foot or by bicycle. A modal shift to more active transport is needed to reduce emissions from privately owned vehicles.

As part of their commitment to become a Net Zero carbon council and borough by 2030, Cheltenham Borough Council is developing... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00 by Community Development Officer

Tags: News

Community Advice and Support Event at the Municipal Offices on Wednesday 15th February

Community Advice and Support Event at the Municipal Offices on Wednesday 15th February

Community Advice and Support Event at the Municipal Offices on Wednesday 15th February

Are you concerned about managing your household bills and outgoings because of rising costs?

Support agencies will be available to provide advice and guidance.

This is a free event open to all.

Posted: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:06 by Community Development Officer

Tags: News

If you think you could help assemble a team of people to walk all of Cheltenham's Slow Ways in February and March, check out this article on the Slow Ways website.

If you think you could help assemble a team of people to walk all of Cheltenham's Slow Ways in February and March, check out this article on the Slow Ways website.

Slow Ways is an initiative to create a national network of walking routes connecting all of Great Britain's towns and cities as well as thousands of villages.

Using existing paths, ways, trails and roads, people can use Slow Ways routes to walk or wheel between neighbouring settlements, and combine them to create longer distance trips. It's designed to make it easier for people to imagine, plan and... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:25 by Community Development Officer

Tags: Environment, News, Volunteering

Local resident recognised for their services to conservation and the community in Charlton Kings

Local resident recognised for their services to conservation and the community in Charlton Kings

We were delighted to hear that local resident John Coates was honoured in King Charles' first New Year's honours list as a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire "for services to conservation and to the community in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire".

We know that John is held in the highest regard throughout our community and has been described as 'the exemplar of a citizen' for his... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:33 by Community Development Officer

Tags: News

Monthly Councillor Drop-in at Holy Apostles

Monthly Councillor Drop-in at Holy Apostles

Join us at Holy Apostles Church Hall, London Road on Tuesday 7th February from 10.30am to chat to your Parish Councilors.This month's drop-in is with Cllr Jan Honeywill (Chair of the Parish Council) and Cllr Lynda Johnson (CK Health and Ck Youth Lead).We hope that a day-time drop in might be helpful for residents who are unable to attend the Council Meetings in the evening or who prefer a more informal... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:14 by Community Development Officer

Tags: CK Health Connect, News