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To celebrate Cheltenham being voted the best place to live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times we hosted a competition asking local people to share with us why they love living in Cheltenham... 

We are disappointed to share the news that Cheltenham Music Festival has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19. Read on for full details...

Whether you are struggling to book a groceries delivery slot with one of the major supermarkets or simply wish to support local businesses... 

Gloucestershire County Council have secured dedicated free parking for NHS staff in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The move has secured parking options that provide free parking for NHS workers whilst ensuring residents working at home still have places to park. 

With many of us spending more time at home than ever before Cheltenham businesses are going above and beyond to offer online entertainment for their loyal customers... 

If there was ever a time that parents need a little online help to entertain their kids it’s now, with most kids at home whilst parents are attempting to work!  

Designated COVID-19 key workers can now park free of charge in selected council-owned car parks whilst carrying out their key tasks.

Following the advice of Gloucestershire Police, Cheltenham Borough Council has made the decision to close all car parks from today (Friday 27 March) that service the borough’s parks and open spaces. 

Stagecoach West are making critical changes to bus services across Gloucestershire from Monday 30 March, in response to Government advice on avoiding non-essential travel, whilst still being able to accommodate the need for travel by key workers, such as NHS staff.

Many of our local hotels have sadly closed this week due to the Coronavirus pandemic. If you are a key worker requiring accommodation this poses a significant problem...

This pandemic is a fast moving situation and whilst we will try to keep this list updated we recommend that you also check directly on the websites of the venues hosting the events/festivals.

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.  

Following yesterday’s closure of the play areas in Pittville, Montpellier and Sandford parks, today (Monday 23 March), the council have agreed to close all remaining play areas, skate parks, multi-use games areas, outdoor fitness stations and tennis courts until further notice, to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19.

There are many ways you can support local businesses online during these unsettled times...

The coronavirus outbreak has hit our local businesses hard. Many restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels are being proactive by offering a takeaway and/or delivery service...