Job Title: Chief Executive Salary: From £50,000 per annum Closing Date: 27th July 2026 Location: Onsite in Cheltenham Hours: 37.5 hour working week Term – fixed term until March 2031 Cheltenham BID is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the organisation through its third term, building on strong foundations and continuing the […]

Francesca Inman, will be stepping down from her role at the end of September Francesca joined Cheltenham BID in May 2024, bringing extensive experience from Bristol BIDs and North Somerset Council. Since her appointment, she has worked closely with the Board, levy-paying businesses, local authorities and strategic partners to strengthen the BID’s role as a […]

We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Cheltenham Festivals on an exciting around town programme, forming part of The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival this October. While details are still being finalised, this is a fantastic opportunity to register your interest early and be among the first to hear about upcoming announcements […]

Cheltenham’s Hotspot Areas The Cheltenham “Grot Spot” Initiative has delivered a major step forward in tackling some of the town centre’s most challenging locations. Funded through an OPCC grant and delivered in partnership with Gloucestershire Constabulary, Cheltenham Borough Council, Ubico, and Ecoclean Environmental. This project involved coordinated responses to issues including anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, […]

Have your say on the future look and feel of Cheltenham’s High Street and Promenade Cheltenham BID, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council want to hear your views on how we can improve Cheltenham’s High Street and Promenade. This includes co-ordination of street design, layout, paving, lighting, trees and planting as well as signage, […]

Cavendish House boarded doors are being beautifully painted to enhance the appearance of the site. The artwork has been funded by landlords Canada Life, and the project has been a collaboration of work between the Building Management team and our Cheltenham BID team. Local known artist Andy from Cheltenham Painting Festival has been commissioned by […]

A colourful summer ahead for Cheltenham in 2026 As Cheltenham heads into another busy summer season, preparations are underway to enhance the town centre with vibrant, welcoming floral displays and cleaner, greener streets. BID in Bloom 2026 Building on the success of previous years, BID in Bloom this year will see hanging baskets, planters and […]

Looking for a brilliant family day out in Cheltenham? The much-loved Sandford Park Summer Festival is back for 2026 and it’s shaping up to be another fantastic community celebration. 📅 Date: Sunday 31 May 2026⏰ Time: 11am–5pm📍 Location: Sandford Park (next to the Lido)💸 Entry: Free Set in the beautiful surroundings of Sandford Park, this […]

Cheltenham Jazz Festival has celebrated its most successful year to date, with its 30th anniversary edition welcoming record numbers of festival-goers to Montpellier Gardens, connecting over music across a sun-soaked Bank Holiday weekend.   Marking three decades of world-class music, the 2026 Festival (29 April-4 May), brought together international headliners, genre-defying artists and emerging talent in a vibrant celebration of past, present […]

As the days grow longer and Cheltenham begins to glow with the promise of summer, The Queens Hotel Cheltenham is delighted to welcome guests and locals alike to enjoy the season in one of the town’s most iconic and elegant settings. This summer is all about celebrating relaxed luxury, exceptional food and drink, and moments […]

One of The Brewery Quarter’s most loved venues, Brewhouse and Kitchen, is preparing to welcome guests back with a fresh new look after closing for 10 days for an exciting refurbishment. The popular brewpub is undergoing a full venue refresh – a glow-up designed to breathe new life into the space while preserving the character […]

Cheltenham BID and Chamber of Commerce are aware that business rate invoices are imminent and that many will find that they have increased considerably and expected to continue rising over the next three years. Much of the focus has been on small retail and hospitality businesses. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) estimate that on […]

Ahead of Sunday, we wanted to share and celebrate the incredible women who are shaping Cheltenham’s town centre driving innovation, strengthening our business community, and helping our town thrive. Here at Cheltenham BID, we are proud to have a team and board enriched by strong, imaginative women whose leadership and dedication every day. Meet the […]

Are you a local small business owner interested in shaping the future of Cheltenham’s town centre? Cheltenham BID is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a small staff team. Following recent changes to our Articles of Association, we are creating two new Board positions to represent smaller independent businesses in our area that are […]

Cheltenham Jazz Festival (29 April-4 May) is thrilled to announce a new 3-year partnership with DEYA Brewery for 2026, celebrating the Festival’s 30th anniversary with bold sounds, fresh talent and great beer.  Marking the next chapter of the internationally renowned jazz festival, the Partnership will bring newly-named DEYA Arena to life with genre-defying artists and high-energy performances across the May Bank Holiday weekend.  To commemorate this special collaboration, DEYA is brewing a limited-edition beer to celebrate 30 years of Cheltenham Jazz Festival and to toast […]

The local authorities across Gloucestershire have jointly commissioned the Gloucestershire Business Land and Premises Survey to inform the process of preparing and reviewing local plans. Local plans provide for sustainable development and economic growth and need to identify land for development to deliver the homes, jobs and services needed and includes policies against which planning […]

Following our successful renewal ballot in October 2025, we are now preparing for the start of our third term on 1 April 2026, which will run until 31 March 2031. Our BID company is managed by a small staff team and governed by a Board of Directors. The Company Articles permit a maximum of 15 […]

In December we invited all BID retail and hospitality businesses with shopfronts to take part in this year’s Christmas Window Competition. This was a chance to showcase your creativity, show off your shop, spread festive cheer, and get featured on Cheltenham BID’s social channels! We’re thrilled to finally reveal our third, second and first place winners! […]

Get ready for some festive mischief and cheer! On Saturday 13th December, two very special visitors will be roaming The Prom and High Street – none other than Grinchy and Cindy! 📅 Date: Saturday 13th December🕐 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM📍 Location: The Prom & High Street Expect cheeky antics and heartwarming moments as they interact with shoppers and spread […]

With twinkling lights, artisan markets, an enchanting undercover ice rink and entertainment for visitors of all ages, The Festival Town gets an extra sparkle this festive season. From late November through into the New Year, local residents and visitors to the Regency town of Cheltenham can enjoy an enticing mix of shopping, dining and entertainment. […]