Business owners and residents asked to show their interest for water-repellent paint to help fight back against people who urinate in public. Residents and businesses are being asked for their expressions of interest in water-repellent paint to deter public urination during the March racing festival. A War On Wee has once again been declared against […]

Cheltenham BID have some ‘wheely’ exciting news! The Cheltenham Observation Wheel is returning to Imperial Gardens for three weeks in February and the beginning of March. This is your chance to enjoy bird’s-eye views over Regency Cheltenham. The wheel, operated by The Giant Wheel Company and hosted by Cheltenham BID, will operate daily 9th February – 3rd March, with […]

FROM GRAFFITI TO WEEDS, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED! With the responsibility falling to businesses to remove graffiti from their premises and weed on their boundary (and in their own doorways), the BID team are kept busy helping to ‘Tidy Up Cheltenham’. Whether through reporting incidents of graffiti, littering and flyposting […]

Cheltenham’s Christmas ice rink offers the perfect festive celebration for friends and colleagues to get together and enjoy a magical evening. Why not have the entire rink to yourselves followed by drinks and festive food at nearby hospitality venues.From The Garden Bar Orangery, to No. 131 and nearby restaurants and hotels there is a venue to […]

We are pleased to be offering FREE Vulnerability, Anti-Sexual Harassment and Bystander Training to all BID businesses and members of Cheltenham Safe.  The free training will help staff to understand how to: Staff can participate on-line or in person and can book using the Eventbrite links below. Thursday, 13th July (In-Person Session) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/651887231257Tuesday, 25th July (Online […]

BID Networking at Mr MulligansJuly 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join Cheltenham BID for a fun afternoon of networking, crazy golf, and a guest speaker at Mr Mulligans in The Brewery Quarter. This relaxed event offers a casual and friendly environment where you can: • Mingle with fellow professionals. • Share your ideas and grow […]

Purple Flag is an accreditation process similar to the Green Flag award for parks and the Blue Flag for beaches. It leads to Purple Flag status for town & city centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night time economy (ENTE). It is a positive initiative that indicates an […]

Are you ready to make a positive impact on our town? Join us as we kick off our annual Tidy Up Cheltenham campaign and help create a cleaner and more beautiful community! Cheltenham BID are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from businesses to participate in this exciting initiative. On Saturday 17th June, we will be teaming up with […]

Regent Street in Cheltenham is not just any street, it’s a foodie’s heaven! If you’re looking for a great place to eat and drink, you can’t go wrong with the amazing selection of restaurants and bars on or near this street. So, let’s take a look at some of the most popular spots! BAO & […]

We’re delighted to have negotiated a discounted parking rate for BID businesses at the recently refurbished Town Centre East Car Park. The cost is £55 for a monthly permit or £645 annually.  The permits can be bought by an employee, or by the company on behalf of the team.  Monthly permits can be bought for any time period between […]

Cheltenham BID have teamed up with Dojo to bring you simple, fast and secure payments which come in the form of their new intuitive card machine – Dojo Go.   Using Dojo means you will: Cheltenham BID businesses also get: If you want to know more, get in touch with James Roberts on 078 48452 990 […]

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your professional network while also experiencing the beauty and history of Cheltenham? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 24th, from 10 am to 12 noon, for Cheltenham BID’s Netwalking event. Led by Anne Bartlett, a seasoned tour guide from www.tourandexplore.com, the tour will start at The […]

Are you a driven and organised individual with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Do you have a talent for coordinating multiple tasks and projects, and a track record of delivering results on time and within budget? If so, Cheltenham BID (Business Improvement District) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as […]

Cheltenham continues to defy gloomy economic warnings with plenty of new openings, proving growth and expansion is still on the cards for a town on the up. SoGlos rounds-up some of the best new openings to check out this new year. Read more here

We had another full house for our BID training session on Wednesday 25th January which was delivered by Wagada Digital on SEO For Beginners. The session covered: • What is SEO? • How to find your ranking • Your keywords and their intent • How to map out your keywords and optimise your content • The […]

We have some ‘wheely’ exciting news! The Cheltenham Observation Wheel is returning to Imperial Gardens for three weeks in February. This is your chance to enjoy bird’s-eye views over Regency Cheltenham. The wheel, operated by de Koning Leisure and hosted by Cheltenham BID, will operate daily 4 – 26 February, with extended opening times at […]

Cheltenham BID is committed to supporting businesses in driving up standards through the training of staff. We provide free and part-funded training courses for BID businesses. Course Name Date Venue How To Book Cost QualsafeAwards Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work 2nd February 2023 The Isbourne Reserve places here £40 Podcasting for Beginners 8th February […]

The draw has taken place for the Nutcracker Trail and Montpellier Window Trail and the winners have been notified via email during the week of January 3rd. There were hundreds of entries and we hope the lucky winners enjoy spending their Cheltenham Gift Cards. For information about future Cheltenham BID events please sign up to […]

This Saturday (19th November) sees the official launch of Christmas in Cheltenham. Cheltenham BID have been working hard behind the scenes to put on events throughout the festive period to drive footfall into the town centre and create a magical atmosphere for visitors to the town. Here are some of the events Cheltenham BID have […]

6 of Winchcombe Street’s best places to eat Winchcombe Street is home to some of Cheltenham’s best cafes and restaurants. Here are six Cheltenham BID businesses we recommend you visit. 1. The Istanbul Kitchen – 48 Winchcombe Street The Istanbul Kitchen is a must visit for anyone wanting authentic Turkish flavours in Cheltenham. Located at […]