The whole family will love getting involved in the Cheltenham Nutcracker Trail and will discover some interesting facts about Cheltenham along the way, whilst exploring the beautiful areas of our town. Nutcrackers may actually look a little scary but according to German folklore, they represent power and strength, bare their teeth to evil spirits and […]

Gloucestershire’s only all-weather ice rink returns for a second year, as part of a bumper programme of seasonal activities organised by partners around Cheltenham. The rink will again be situated in Imperial Gardens, reflecting the town’s historic Winter Gardens and ice rink that once occupied a site there. Cllr Max Wilkinson, cabinet member for economic […]

Following rumours of an energy prize freeze, over 150,000 businesses from across the UK are urging Government to act on spiralling energy costs which are proving more detrimental than the pandemic. The #BusinessSOS campaign warns of mass closure and redundancies if immediate and effective action isn’t taken – the true situation that Britain faces today. The newly […]

Landlords of empty shops in Cheltenham are being told to do more in an effort to boost the high street by filling their vacant premises. The borough council and Cheltenham BID are pursuing a two-pronged strategy, with engagement and enforcement on the agenda. A respected industry expert has been brought in to work with agents […]

Calling all dinosaur lovers!   On Saturday 24th September Cheltenham will welcome Denzel the roaming dinosaur and his rangers to the town centre for a totally roar-some afternoon of fun.  Denzel has been thrilling people across the West of England all summer; so, the BID are very excited to invite him to Cheltenham.  Denzel will be […]

A colorful display of umbrellas will be suspended above Cheltenham’s High Street on the Strand to help raise awareness of neurodiversity. Cheltenham BID is working with the ADHD Foundation to bring this iconic installation to Cheltenham for the first time. This multi-coloured art installation aims to spark conversations about neurodiverse conditions and help businesses and the public to […]

We are very proud to support the #CheltJazzFest…around town which is returning for SIX DAYS of unmissable FREE GIGS in Montpellier Gardens & in Cheltenham’s streets, pubs & clubs from the 27th April until the 2nd May. From pop-up performances and open-air stage sets to partying in Cheltenham’s pubs, bars and clubs late into the […]

We are recruiting for a Part-Time Ambassador. This is a great opportunity to join the Cheltenham BID team at what is a very exciting time for us. As we seek to build upon the successful work we achieved in our first term, we are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated person to join our team based […]

An ice rink, a Christmas market, magical chracters and sparkling lights all proved a great success when it came to Cheltenham’s festive offering. Along with some of the best places in the South West to shop, eat, drink and meet, Cheltenham proved popular for locals and visitors alike. Despite Plan B coming into force towards […]

On Monday, 6 December Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) hosted the first of two festive networking events at the Queens Hotel. The morning saw a variety of Professional Services businesses within the Cheltenham BID zone get a chance to network with other local businesses whilst enjoying some light refreshments in the beautiful Queens Hotel. After the networking session, our BID businesses were invited to join us for a skating session on Cheltenham’s all-weather […]

Cheltenham celebrated the opening of a new Christmas Market on the Promenade on Saturday 20 November, bringing huge crowds to town.  There was a feeling of festivity amongst the crowds, as visitors perused the stalls enjoying the variety of products, with the smell of mulled wine and cider in the air. This is the first […]

With an ice rink, twinkling lights in even more streets than ever, illuminated arctic performers and a whole new Christmas market, Cheltenham’s festive shopping season is set to be something exceptional this year. Cheltenham Borough Council have shown their commitment to the recovery of our town by hosting what will be Gloucestershire’s only covered ice […]

Are you looking for job where you can make a real difference to the town you work in?  Would you like to help shape the future of Cheltenham? If the answer is yes, then we’ve got the perfect job for you. About Cheltenham BID A BID is a Business Improvement District and there are more […]

The BID’s ambassadors can honestly say their role is varied.  No day is ever the same as they go about their tasks. We currently have two ambassadors who between them cover shifts over seven days a week. Phil Cook joined the team on 1 October 2017.  Since then, he has reported and acted on more […]

The Board of Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Gunter as their new Chief Executive. Heath takes up the new role following the BID’s successful renewal ballot in July, which saw an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote from businesses in the town in support of a second five year term. […]

With the overwhelming support of the BID businesses Cheltenham BID has been voted in for a second term. There is now an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of Cheltenham as the Chief Executive of the BID. We are looking for someone who will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of […]

Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to announce that it has been successful in securing the votes required for a second term, having received the overwhelming backing of businesses in the town. The BID’s second term will now commence on 1 August 2021 and run through to 31 March 2026 and will see a […]

Locals and visitors encouraged to ‘Find Your Happy Place’ as part of new campaign The BID has worked with Marketing Cheltenham and Cheltenham Borough Council on a new ‘feel-good’ campaign aimed at local residents and visitors to showcase all that is great about the town, as the nation eases out of lockdown and looks ahead […]

SOHO Coffee Co opened their first store here in Cheltenham back in 1999 and now have three stores in Cheltenham and 40 spread across the UK. They are now open for inside dining and have lots of exciting surprises on the way. Cheltenham BID’s Communications Exec Maria Allebone spoke with Ailsa Jones, Marketing & Insights […]

Would you like to join an established team as an Ambassador? Our Ambassadors have had a positive impact on the town, from making coach visitors feel welcome to ensuring rubbish is collected. They have arranged for leaves to be cleared from pavements and helped businesses take advantage of our projects. Now you have the opportunity […]