Cheltenham Borough Council

Last week, our leader, Rowena Hay and deputy chief executive, Paul Jones FCPFA visited the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, at the home of North Yorkshire Council, for the annual Local Government Association conference. Innovation zones, debates and round tables offered excellent opportunity over the three days for skills and knowledge exchange, learning and discussions of best practise. In a keynote address to the conference, deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, committed to giving local councils a greater voice at the heart of government, confirming as part of her speech that local leaders are in the best place for local decisions.  Affordable homes, clean and safe streets, net zero goals, jobs, education, thriving town centres and strong, resilient communities were at the heart of many of the discussions. Cllr Rowena Hay said: ‘’Meeting the challenges of the next decade will require strengthened relationships and new, improved ways of working. The conference gave us the opportunity to explore what this means collectively, up and down the country, for the benefit of our local communities.’’ #LGAConf24 #LGAConference #LocalGov

We're looking for a bereavement services operative (crematorium) to carry out all aspects of the cremation process, monitor the operation of the cremators and act as chapel attendant, ensuring all who use our service receive a first-class experience. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7M8RMbz #Cheltenham #Jobs #Recruitment #Hiring #BereavementServices

We're pleased that a new inclusive community hub in the St Mark's area of Cheltenham is set to continue and grow, with a new 35-year lease offered to local group 'Alliance for Equality.' Proposals for the new hub include: co-working spaces and events rentals, a cafe and community kitchen, paid training and workshops, cultural and educational workshops, and mental health and wellbeing services. Find out more in our news story ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWHAvSfG

First collection of Christmas presents ready for ‘Delivering Joy’ at Christmas. I am so proud of the partnership I have formed with Dunelm and so pleased Cheltenham Borough Homes Ltd part of Cheltenham Borough Council can be involved in this amazing Christmas campaign again this year. As Benefit & Money Advice Team Leader, I have seen first hand how many people are struggling with getting by on a daily basis, let alone budgeting for Christmas. Thank you Dunelm for creating such a worthy campaign that is successful up and down the country and brings a smile to those who may not have had a Christmas present.

Exciting times, we are on the market! Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have appointed Savills to market the freehold interest in Gloucestershire Airport, which includes 100% of the shares in the operating company, Gloucestershire Airport Limited. Strategically located in a prime position between #Cheltenham and #Gloucester, we are a busy gateway for business travel, flight training and private aviation. Sitting on a 350 acre site we are a thriving aviation and business hub and the UK’s busiest General Aviation airport in 2023 according to the Civil Aviation Authority. Jason Ivey, Managing Director at Gloucestershire Airport, said; “To lead such a diverse and vibrant business such as Gloucestershire Airport is an absolute privilege. Since taking over as the Accountable Manager in July 2023, I have been amazed at the positive team spirit and local support from our based operators and customers. Although both Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have been incredibly supportive of the airport over the years, we now enter the next chapter of Gloucestershire Airports story and I can’t wait for the business to fully realise its true potential with the right investor.” Full story in the comments below. 🔽 #GloucestershireAirport #Aviation #BizJets #PilotTraining #GeneralAviation

We're looking for a bereavement services operative (grounds) to help maintain our cemetery grounds, carry out burials and act as a cremator operator when needed. Find out more and apply at https://lnkd.in/e7M8RMbz #Cheltenham #Jobs #Hiring #Recruitment #BereavementServices #GroundsMaintenance

It is incredible to see the work of Caring for Communities and People, and their efforts to end homelessness through innovation. The Chelpods are a huge step in the wider work to end rough sleeping and will be a valuable option for people who need support. If you have seen or know of someone who is sleeping rough, send an alert via thestreetlink.org.uk #tacklingroughsleeping #endhomelessness 

International real estate advisor, Savills, has been jointly appointed by Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council to market the freehold interest in Gloucestershire Airport, which includes 100% of the shares in the operating company, Gloucestershire Airport Limited. Offers are invited for the aviation hub, which sits on a 350 acre site with planning consent for an additional 30,000 square meters of business space. Cllr Rowena Hay, leader at Cheltenham Borough Council, said: “The airport's significant contribution to the regional economy is well recognised, offering a great opportunity for its new owner to build on its success. Along with Gloucester City Council, we’ve worked hard to enhance the airport, making it the UK’s busiest ‘General Aviation’ airport in 2023.'' The full story is in the comments section below ⏬ #GloucestershireAirport #Sale #Opportunity #RealEstate #Aviation #Business #Development #Commercial #LocalGov #Cheltenham #Gloucester

A grant of £41k has been awarded to The Rock Cheltenham to support the delivery of a detached youth work programme. The initiative is part of our No Child Left Behind project and aims to support potentially vulnerable young people and those at risk of anti-social behaviour. Find out more in our news story ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/enshm9Mx #Cheltenham #YouthWork #DetachedYouthWork #Funding #YouthWorkServices

How can we determine the future of work? Ask the next generation of leaders. This week, we welcomed early-career, high-potential talent from some of the UK’s most influential companies to discuss the ambitions behind Golden Valley. In today’s hybrid world, collaborative environments that engineer serendipity and cater to wellbeing are key to creating compelling, innovative workspaces. Architect Leila Mortimer Gray from Sheppard Robson led us on a virtual walkthrough of Golden Valley, where neurodiversity has been integrated into our design choices. (Check out our recent blog). This inspired conversation about spaces for multi-faith needs, working parents, and individuals with protected characteristics. We also heard from those working in intensive secure environments that creating a beautiful home-away-from-home is crucial—proximity to social, artistic, and health-focused spaces will make all the difference. What do you think the future of work will look like? Thank you to Freya Noonan for planning and organising the day! Plexal Plexal Cyber Tom Dunn Ben Edginton-Thomas Hub8 IBM Deloitte Capgemini BT Group BAE Systems