We know that rising business rates and operational costs continue to be a challenge for many businesses in Cheltenham. To help us understand the impact on Cheltenham businesses and represent your concerns, we’re inviting local businesses to take part in a quick survey. Your insights will help us highlight key concerns and work towards meaningful […]

This year, Cheltenham Music Festival celebrates 80 years of performances, innovation and global influence. Join them in celebrating this milestone as they honour the past and embrace the next 80 years of musical brilliance. You can explore the full festival programme here. As part of Cheltenham BID’s sponsorship of Cheltenham Festival’s …around town programme, we’re thrilled […]

Cheltenham Festivals has once again curated an incredible line-up of world-renowned artists alongside rising stars for this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival. You can explore the full festival programme here. As part of Cheltenham BID’s sponsorship of the Festival’s …around town programme, we’re thrilled to offer three lucky BID businesses, or their employees, the chance to […]

Register Your Interest in Hosting a ‘Little Lion’ Cheltenham and Gloucester is set to roar with excitement this summer as The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail takes over the town from July to September. This unique public art trail will feature a pride of over 30 large Lion sculptures, beautifully designed and painted by local artists, […]

A pilot aimed at tackling graffiti tagging in Cheltenham town centre is entering its second phase as work to clean areas identified as being graffiti hot spots starts. The Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has worked with key stakeholders including Cheltenham Borough Council, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), Gloucestershire Constabulary and local community policing […]

Since Cheltenham BID formed in 2016, we have improved and expanded the Christmas lights display in the town centre each year. In addition to the lights, we host an annual event to kick off Christmas and celebrate everything our town offers during the festive season. With Christmas 2024 now underway, we want to hear from […]

To celebrate and showcase everything our wonderful town has to offer this festive season, the Countdown To Christmas in Cheltenham will officially kick off on Saturday 23 November. From 3.30 pm onwards, the streets of Cheltenham will be animated by festive performers, choirs, and bands. LED angels will walk among the crowds while children meet […]

Our commitment to adding vibrancy and interest to the BID zone continues to go from strength to strength each year through our Colourful Cheltenham initiative. 2024 has seen the launch of our utility cabinet project. Often unsightly and always susceptible to graffiti and fly-posting, utility cabinets often detract from the overall aesthetic of the town. […]

Explore the flavours of our town during Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, 16 to 22 September 2024 This premier event, hosted by Cheltenham BID and Visit Cheltenham, promises an unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts. Throughout the week, Cheltenham’s top eateries will offer a variety of food and drink workshops, daily masterclasses, chef collaborations and special […]

Cheltenham has joined a growing number of towns and cities on the Discover App – a fantastic resource for visitors and residents. The free app, available on all smartphones, gives users access to personalised information on shopping, eating, drinking, staying and enjoying themselves in our Regency town – all at their fingertips! Brought to the town by Cheltenham […]

The Board of Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesca Inman as their new Chief Executive, starting on Tuesday 7th May.  Francesca joins the BID from Bristol BIDs; Bristol City Centre BID, Broadmead BID, and Redcliffe and Temple BID, where she is currently Head of Projects.  She brings a […]

Discover how you can become a “Plastic-Free Champion” and make a positive impact on our environment! Join this insightful FREE WORKSHOP on Thursday, April 4th, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM at the Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA. Meet Carol Febry, passionate Community Lead, along with Karen Wilson from Foodloose Community Shop, as they […]

About Van Hargen Art Poppy and Sasha Van Hargen are 19-year-old twin sisters and luxury contemporary artists based in Gloucestershire. Their cutting-edge art form called ‘Digital Mosaic Art’ has been picked up by the mainstream art publisher, Buckingham Fine Art, where they now sell their luxury pieces to private clients, businesses, collectors and the public. […]

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024: A Star-Studded Line-Up Cheltenham Jazz Festival, one of Europe’s biggest and most diverse jazz festivals, is back for another year of world-class music, featuring some of the biggest names in jazz, as well as emerging talent and local acts. The festival runs from May 1 to May 6, 2024, and offers […]

Save the date! Titan the Robot will soon be rolling into Imperial Gardens and he’s bringing the laughs with him ⚡️ Catch Titan’s legendary wit and electrifying FREE family show at the Observation Wheel, Imperial Gardens on Saturday, 17 February:✨ 11:30-12:00✨ 13:00-13:30✨ 14:30-15:00 This ain’t your average robot routine! Titan’s got moves, jokes, and surprises […]

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 […]