The No Child Left Behind community agreement was launched on Thursday 3 September. It was launched across the town, which has so far seen over 30 schools and organisations across all sectors commit to working with families in a way that focusses on kindness, understanding and empathy.  Across the borough, 15 schools and 16 organisations […]

Cheltenham BID has worked with more than 24 businesses on an exciting new Christmas marketing initiative designed to encourage people safely into the town centre this December. An interactive advent calendar offering daily giveaways will sit on the BID’s social media channels throughout December, each day requiring entrants to answer a question related to a […]

This article was written pre-lockdown 2.0. Please the centres update here. Regent Arcade Shopping Centre is Cheltenham’s premier shopping destination. Located in the heart of Cheltenham, the Arcade boasts an impressive line-up of more than 50 retail stores, many of which offer a click & collect service, as well as dining options. The Regent Arcade […]

EXCITEMENT is building at The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham, as the leading leisure destination is set to open two new venues before the end of the year. On the list of new arrivals is none other than the world-leading live escape room experience, Escape Hunt as well as the highly acclaimed cutting-edge fitness studio, F45. […]

Coming to shop, eat, drink and play in Cheltenham just got even cheaper. NCP are offering a discount to people parking in their car park near The Brewery Quarter.  Up to 24 hours will cost you just £4.  So you and the family can come into Cheltenham for the whole day. All you need to […]

Quick reference action cards are now available for Cheltenham BID businesses to use in the event of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The cards, developed by Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) and Public Health England, with contributions from local authorities and other partners, are available to download and keep-to-hand provide guidance for the beauty, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, […]

We are delighted to announce that Specsavers Cheltenham are offering an exclusive discount for the staff of BID businesses. With £20 off their extensive range of frames priced £99 or more, anyone working for a BID business is sure to find the perfect look for them. This offer is available exclusively at the Cheltenham High […]

SMEs in Gloucestershire are set to benefit from new government funding to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government has today announced. Small and medium sized businesses will have access to grants to help them access new technology and other equipment as well as professional, […]

Enter our daily giveaway competition by answering the question asked on the post via Cheltenham BID’s Facebook page. To ENTER – private Facebook message Cheltenham BID on the day of the question asked with the answer/s. You will only be contacted if you have won. The winner will be contacted the next day. By sending […]

By Maria Allebone A creative new patisserie called Edible Art, specialising in beautiful, colourful and unique pastries and cakes opened in The Courtyard on Saturday August 1. Damien Wager, owner of the new Courtyard business began his pastry career just four years ago, but he is already known for his wonderful pastry and cake creations, […]

The Small Business Saturday tour, now in its 8th year, is one of the most valuable ways of both promoting and engaging directly with the nation’s small businesses. This year has been a huge challenge for small businesses, making it even more vital to support and promote our small businesses and their communities. This year […]

Have you registered for the scheme? You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to offer a discount to diners and encourage them to eat at your restaurant. You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme: all day, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 31 August 2020 to offer […]

After a long stint out of action due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Brewery Quarter is back in business with venues slowly and safely reopening their doors. All of the businesses in The Brewery Quarter are BID levy payers. Ensuring that they’re keeping customers safe, The Brewery Quarter have put in place several hand sanitising […]

The Montpellier Courtyard is a specialty shopping centre in the middle of Montpellier Cheltenham. Since lockdown, businesses are planning to and have moved into the shopping destination, creating a new kind of buzz about the place. The Courtyard is full of an eclectic collection of independent business varying from retailers to restaurants, home renovation and […]

Businesses have been busy preparing to reopen safely and now that they have opened the main feedback from the public and enforcing authorities was that all businesses had done an excellent job of making their premises COVID-19 secure. Yet, more work was needed in managing queues outside of businesses. Cheltenham Environmental Health must stress the […]

The new Augmented Realty (AR) trail – Monster Hero Safari will bring a fun family experience to Cheltenham town centre from Monday July 13. The story-trail brought to you by Cheltenham BID will give families a fun and safe reason to come back into the town centre. Monster Hero Safari works by utilising contactless NFC […]

Independent women’s footwear boutique Keith Scarrott Shoes, who are celebrating their 45th Anniversary have just released their AW20 collection and it’s their best one yet! Thoughtfully created by Managing Director Sophie Scarrott, the collection encompasses a variety of unique shoes, trainers, heels and boots. With a keen attention to detail, the range incorporates bold metallics, […]

We are working with Visit Cheltenham on a Christmas campaign and would like to be able to share a joined-up town centre message about a safe and convenient place to come and do Christmas shopping during November and December. Are you planning on opening late? Are you planning any safe festive activities? Please email info@cheltenhambid.co.uk […]

Regent Street in Cheltenham is known for its eclectic collection of independent eateries and cultural presence. It’s the fabulous selection of food and drink venues to choose from that makes the street so special.  Cheltenham BID spoke to the owners and staff of the businesses and asked them how they got on during and post-lockdown. […]

The BID has two vacancies in the national retail sector and one in the leisure / night time economy sector. If you represent a business in the national retail sector or night time economy sector and would like the opportunity to make a real difference and add to what we have already achieved, please contact […]