Cheltenham BID is the lead sponsor of Cheltenham Festivals’ … around town programme, bringing hundreds of free events to the streets and businesses of Cheltenham during the Jazz, Science, Music and Literature Festivals, including the annual Lit Crawl. This year’s …around town program is having to take a very different format and we would like […]
Trade (commercial) refuse is the waste generated by any business organisation, Under current environmental law, all businesses must ensure that their waste is stored securely, preventing waste escaping, and that it is collected and disposed of by a licensed waste management organisation. Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) offer a fast, flexible and customer focused collection service, that […]
The new Augmented Realty (AR) trail – Monster Hero Safari will bring a fun family experience to Cheltenham town centre from Monday July 13. The story-trail brought to you by Cheltenham BID will give families a fun and safe reason to come back into the town centre. Monster Hero Safari works by utilising contactless NFC […]
Regent Street in Cheltenham is known for its eclectic collection of independent eateries and cultural presence. It’s the fabulous selection of food and drink venues to choose from that makes the street so special. Cheltenham BID spoke to the owners and staff of the businesses and asked them how they got on during and post-lockdown. […]
Ahead of hospitality businesses reopening on July 4, the BID held its latest ‘How to make sure you are safe to open’ business support call as part of its Back To Business campaign. 1. Reopening guidance – people and venues with Sylvia Oates from Best Bar None Sylvia said that Boris’s announcement last week brought […]
Cheltenham BID welcomed businesses back into town for the first time since March. During and post-lockdown Cheltenham BID stayed in regular liaison with Cheltenham Borough Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucestershire Police Constabulary, Marketing Cheltenham, town centre partners and our wide network of independent and national retailers and other businesses. To support the gradual reopening of […]
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 […]
Gloucestershire Trading Standards are offering free advice until the end of August 2020. Normal price £250 per annum or £70 per hour. Whether you are trading as a small family run business or an international company, Gloucestershire Trading Standards can help to ensure you clearly understand the legislative requirements related to your business activity, and […]
THE ONE STOP SHOP for all things recruitment in Gloucestershire has been announced as a partnership between Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, GFirst LEP, The Growth Hub Network and GlosJobs.co.uk. GFirst LEP CEO, David Owen said, “GFirst LEP are rapidly developing our plans and actions for a recovery that will help as many businesses and individuals […]
National Cyber Security Centre guidance. Cyber security advice for small businesses adapting to new ways of working Many small business owners have reacted quickly to the constraints imposed by COVID-19, adjusting their ways of working to keep their business active. In many cases, this has meant placing greater reliance on digital technology. National Cyber Security […]
Cheltenham BID held their second COVID-19 business support call, which was open to all BID levy payers. Concerns were raised on the first call back on April 2 around a lack of flexibility from some landlords around rents that are due. Some landlords were demanding payment without offering any sort of delay or alternative. Since […]
Cheltenham BID has pulled together an overview of the support and guidance which is available to businesses during these challenging times. This information is correct at the time of publication. Use this link for the most up to date advice from Cheltenham Borough Council. Protection from eviction – Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent […]
The BID’s other discounted travel schemes were difficult for night time economy staff to use because of the timings but Cheltenham BID listened and have negotiated discounted parking in Portland Street Car Park from 5pm. Park all night from 5pm for just £4! Please get in touch via info@cheltenhambid.co.uk for more information on how to […]
Cheltenham BID has stepped in to help Cheltenham Borough Council act quickly to support businesses eligible for grants during the coronavirus epidemic. The council has received £24.5 million from Government and grants have already started to be paid out. Payments will continue to be made daily. The council is one of the first local authorities […]
As lockdown has eased, we have been delighted to welcome businesses back into town for the first time since March. The BID team made weekly trips into the town centre to put down social distancing stickers in preparation for when the town began to reopen. We contacted those businesses where the largest queues were likely […]
