To everyone working in the UK’s retail sector – you are valued. Read the letter to the retail sector from the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

What are the main concerns for Cheltenham businesses as they tackle the impact of the coronavirus? What funding and support is there to help them and what further help do they need? It was questions like these that inspired Cheltenham BID to hold its first video conference call for our businesses. It proved to be […]

After representations from Cheltenham BID, it’s great to see Cheltenahm Bourough Council leader Steve Jordan calling on commercial landlords to work with tenants to make new rent arrangements as the impact of COVID-19 bites in so many ways. In an open letter to commercial landlords the leader of the council encourages both landlords and tenants […]

Primark reopened its doors on Monday 15 June after three months of lockdown. Kevan Blackadder, Director of Cheltenham BID, said: “I was so impressed with the preparations that have been made by Kristan and his team. Kristan , Primark store manager said: “The most important thing for a large store like this to get right […]

The Eat Out to Help Scheme started last week, and the BID made sure all eligible businesses knew how to register, the terms and conditions and how to claim. Our ambassadors have spoken to some businesses who have given positive feedback on how the scheme is already helping them. The BID is also working with […]

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 […]

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 […]

What the BID did during lockdown Cheltenham BID stepped in to help Cheltenham Borough Council be one of the first Local Authorities to pay eligible businesses their grants during the coronavirus epidemic. The BID was able to help by contacting more than 100 businesses to ensure they completed documents needed by the council to make […]

Before Lockdown Incom Gaming was a bustling hub of tabletop gaming in the centre of Cheltenham. During Lockdown they have increased their sales by 40% via online purchases and continue to ship daily games and gaming accessories. If you’re looking for a game for the family times, adventures on your tabletop, or something for that […]

A local Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic consultant and leader, Katie Chapman, has opened up her ‘NYR Shop’ to us and donating all commission from all sales to us when someone shops from this webshop link between today and Monday at midnight. ​You might already know and use Neal’s Yard Remedies ethical and organic products or […]

The coronavirus pandemic is firstly a health emergency, but secondly an economic emergency. A large amount of BID levy payers are already utilising online channels to raise awareness,spread positivity, sell, teach and share. Top tip: Take this time to remind your current online audience why they ‘liked’ you, visited your online-store or ever bought from […]

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. Cheltenham is no stranger to such accolades, having been voted by The Telegraph as the best place in the UK to raise a family in 2014. […]

With the dawn of spring, preparations are underway to bring vibrant floral displays to all areas of the BID zone.   BID in Bloom 2020 will see baskets and troughs full of plants adoring balconies, walls and railings from June through to October.    Businesses from Portland Street to Montpellier will be enjoying a summer of colour […]

Deano Jouni is passionate about his business and his team.  He created Tokyotattoo Studios in November 2012 and has had fun growing it ever since.  The creative team at the studio have world-wide reputations as tattoo artists, with clients regularly coming from several countries to see them.  Tokyotattoo Studios is sponsored by the biggest brands […]

The eagerly awaited ice rink coming to Cheltenham would be part of a new-look Christmas in the town centre. The Christmas Market would be expanded in a project-led by the BID and the outdoor Imperial Garden Bar would be given a Christmas-theme and opened for the festive celebrations. Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee approved the […]

It is with deep regret that we have taken the decision to cancel this year’s Hidden Cheltenham Easter Trail in response to the worst public health crisis in a generation. The safety of our volunteers, businesses employees and families is our priority in relation to COVID-19 The popular Hidden Trail Easter will return in April […]

Superdry supports its local community first Julian Dunkerton’s love for his local community – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas – are paramount. This meant his initial response to support the fight against COVID-19 is to think local. The serial entrepreneur, Superdry’s CEO will lead a series of initiatives to support the fight against COVID-19, which […]

Designated COVID-19 key workers can now park free of charge in selected council-owned car parks whilst carrying out their key tasks. NHS workers can park for free now in any Cheltenham Borough Council car park, by following the government advice about displaying identification in their car window and staff working in the Department for Work […]

Parking in all council-run car parks will be free of charge every afternoon during Cheltenham race week, for customers arriving from 1pm onwards. From Monday 9 to Friday 13 March 2020 inclusive, visitors can enjoy the town centre for longer thanks to free parking. The initiative is designed to encourage shoppers to visit during Cheltenham’s Gold […]