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Leader's Life: A magical time

Rowena Hay Fri, 22nd Nov 2024 at 09:00

The weather is colder and the mornings are darker; I see shoppers wrapped up in woolly hats and scarves on the pavements around Cheltenham, which means the festive season is here! This is a magical time in our town, as thousands of twinkling... The weather is colder and the mornings are darker; I see shoppers wrapped up in woolly hats and scarves on the pavements around Cheltenham, which means the festive season is here! This is a magical time in our town, as thousands of twinkling... The weather is colder and the mornings are darker; I see shoppers wrapped up in woolly hats and scarves on the pavements around Cheltenham, which means the festive season is here! This is a magical time in our town, as thousands of twinkling...

Leader's Life: Leisure Centre set for refurbishment

Jeremy Hilton Tue, 22nd Oct 2024 at 09:00

On the 19th September, members of the city council met and agreed that the council should invest up to £8 million in improving the sport and leisure facilities at GL1. The council decision also included the awarding of a 15-year contract to... On the 19th September, members of the city council met and agreed that the council should invest up to £8 million in improving the sport and leisure facilities at GL1. The council decision also included the awarding of a 15-year contract to... On the 19th September, members of the city council met and agreed that the council should invest up to £8 million in improving the sport and leisure facilities at GL1. The council decision also included the awarding of a 15-year contract to...

Leader's Life: Cleaning up Cheltenham

Rowena Hay Tue, 22nd Oct 2024 at 09:00

Like many other towns and cities across the UK, Cheltenham has been blighted by graffiti and tagging. It’s a persistent problem that residents often highlight to me, with everything from fences and walls to waste bins, signs and post boxes... Like many other towns and cities across the UK, Cheltenham has been blighted by graffiti and tagging. It’s a persistent problem that residents often highlight to me, with everything from fences and walls to waste bins, signs and post boxes... Like many other towns and cities across the UK, Cheltenham has been blighted by graffiti and tagging. It’s a persistent problem that residents often highlight to me, with everything from fences and walls to waste bins, signs and post boxes...

Leader's Life: Delivering Plan B

Councillor Jeremy Hilton Wed, 25th Sep 2024 at 09:00

The regeneration of the Kings Quarter has had a long gestation going back to before 2011 when a development partner was appointed. The then scheme was primarily retail led and included building on part of Kings Square. Plan A was abandoned in 2016.... The regeneration of the Kings Quarter has had a long gestation going back to before 2011 when a development partner was appointed. The then scheme was primarily retail led and included building on part of Kings Square. Plan A was abandoned in 2016.... The regeneration of the Kings Quarter has had a long gestation going back to before 2011 when a development partner was appointed. The then scheme was primarily retail led and included building on part of Kings Square. Plan A was abandoned in 2016....

Leader's Life: Out and about

Councillor Rowena Hay Wed, 25th Sep 2024 at 09:00

Like everywhere, the world of local government really picks up after the summer break, and since September I’ve been reminded just how much variety there is in my role as a local ward councillor and Leader of the Council. In October,... Like everywhere, the world of local government really picks up after the summer break, and since September I’ve been reminded just how much variety there is in my role as a local ward councillor and Leader of the Council. In October,... Like everywhere, the world of local government really picks up after the summer break, and since September I’ve been reminded just how much variety there is in my role as a local ward councillor and Leader of the Council. In October,...

Leader's Life: Taking pride in our city

Councillor Jeremy Hilton Wed, 28th Aug 2024 at 09:00

There is much to be proud of in Gloucester’s communities and open spaces, especially in our city parks, one of which, Gloucester Park, was recently awarded a coveted Green Flag award for safety and cleanliness. It joins the other three Green... There is much to be proud of in Gloucester’s communities and open spaces, especially in our city parks, one of which, Gloucester Park, was recently awarded a coveted Green Flag award for safety and cleanliness. It joins the other three Green... There is much to be proud of in Gloucester’s communities and open spaces, especially in our city parks, one of which, Gloucester Park, was recently awarded a coveted Green Flag award for safety and cleanliness. It joins the other three Green...

Leader's Life: School uniform

Councillor Rowena Hay Wed, 28th Aug 2024 at 09:00

We all know how hard the cost of living crisis is affecting some of our communities. In April, a new campaign was launched to help ease the cost of paying for school uniform; Cheltenham residents were asked to generously donate outgrown or unused... We all know how hard the cost of living crisis is affecting some of our communities. In April, a new campaign was launched to help ease the cost of paying for school uniform; Cheltenham residents were asked to generously donate outgrown or unused... We all know how hard the cost of living crisis is affecting some of our communities. In April, a new campaign was launched to help ease the cost of paying for school uniform; Cheltenham residents were asked to generously donate outgrown or unused...

Leader's Life: Council changes in Gloucester

Councillor Jeremy Hilton Fri, 26th Jul 2024 at 09:00

On the 2nd of May 2024, all out elections were held to Gloucester City Council. Thirty-nine councillors were elected for a four-year term, 23 of which are returning councillors and 16 are newly elected. The political balance has also changed as... On the 2nd of May 2024, all out elections were held to Gloucester City Council. Thirty-nine councillors were elected for a four-year term, 23 of which are returning councillors and 16 are newly elected. The political balance has also changed as... On the 2nd of May 2024, all out elections were held to Gloucester City Council. Thirty-nine councillors were elected for a four-year term, 23 of which are returning councillors and 16 are newly elected. The political balance has also changed as...

Leader's Life: The Golden Valley Development

Councillor Rowena Hay Fri, 26th Jul 2024 at 09:00

Cheltenham Borough Council is delivering a pioneering project to transform West Cheltenham, creating a vibrant and innovative community, through Golden Valley, with the national cyber innovation centre at its heart. I wanted to take the opportunity... Cheltenham Borough Council is delivering a pioneering project to transform West Cheltenham, creating a vibrant and innovative community, through Golden Valley, with the national cyber innovation centre at its heart. I wanted to take the opportunity... Cheltenham Borough Council is delivering a pioneering project to transform West Cheltenham, creating a vibrant and innovative community, through Golden Valley, with the national cyber innovation centre at its heart. I wanted to take the opportunity...

Leader's Life: A helping hand for our children

Rowena Hay Wed, 26th Jun 2024 at 09:00

This month, I thought I would raise awareness for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – a wonderful council-supported project that raises awareness of issues facing children and young people – and tell you about an exciting free upcoming event.... This month, I thought I would raise awareness for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – a wonderful council-supported project that raises awareness of issues facing children and young people – and tell you about an exciting free upcoming event.... This month, I thought I would raise awareness for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – a wonderful council-supported project that raises awareness of issues facing children and young people – and tell you about an exciting free upcoming event....

Leader's Life: The journey after elections

Rowena Hay Fri, 24th May 2024 at 09:00

Ever wondered what happens after being elected for local government? Well, as someone who has been elected five times, I thought I would briefly talk about the journey of being a newly elected councillor in Cheltenham, from the count to your first... Ever wondered what happens after being elected for local government? Well, as someone who has been elected five times, I thought I would briefly talk about the journey of being a newly elected councillor in Cheltenham, from the count to your first... Ever wondered what happens after being elected for local government? Well, as someone who has been elected five times, I thought I would briefly talk about the journey of being a newly elected councillor in Cheltenham, from the count to your first...

Leader's Life: Climate Change

Leader's Life: Local Elections

Rowena Hay Wed, 27th Mar 2024 at 09:00

Cheltenham Borough Council will be subject to a local election on Thursday 2nd May. Unusually, due to ward boundary changes, this year there will be an ‘all-out’ election. This means that all the council seats are up for grabs – a... Cheltenham Borough Council will be subject to a local election on Thursday 2nd May. Unusually, due to ward boundary changes, this year there will be an ‘all-out’ election. This means that all the council seats are up for grabs – a... Cheltenham Borough Council will be subject to a local election on Thursday 2nd May. Unusually, due to ward boundary changes, this year there will be an ‘all-out’ election. This means that all the council seats are up for grabs – a...

Leader's Life: Cavendish House – an exciting opportunity

Rowena Hay Mon, 26th Feb 2024 at 09:00

After an impressive 201 years of trade, Cavendish House is closing its doors in April this year. An iconic building at the centre of our town and the source of many happy memories for not just residents but visitors of Cheltenham. It would not be... After an impressive 201 years of trade, Cavendish House is closing its doors in April this year. An iconic building at the centre of our town and the source of many happy memories for not just residents but visitors of Cheltenham. It would not be... After an impressive 201 years of trade, Cavendish House is closing its doors in April this year. An iconic building at the centre of our town and the source of many happy memories for not just residents but visitors of Cheltenham. It would not be...