Golden Valley

Want to have your say on the future of Golden Valley? Public consultations are this Friday and Saturday, and we’d love to see you! HBD in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council are bringing forward detailed plans for the first phase of their development at Golden Valley in West Cheltenham. The first phase of development comprises the Innovation Centre and a Mobility Hub to promote sustainable travel, alongside new open spaces and landscaping. Dates & Locations: 📍 Friday 21st March 🕦 11:30-13:30 - Cheltenham Library 🕠 17:30-19:30 - Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus 📍 Saturday 22nd March 🕙 10:00-12:00 - Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus Don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts! Can’t make it? Visit https://lnkd.in/e7pr_PD6 or email goldenvalley@hbd.co.uk to get involved.

We’re attending CYBERUK in May! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that we'll be exhibiting at CYBERUK in Manchester from May 6th-8th, 2025. Make sure to visit our stand (A23), where you can meet some of our amazing team and hear all the latest news on Golden Valley. Will you be attending? let us know below! HBD Cheltenham Borough Council Adam Brady Matt Bellshaw Tom Dunn James C. Lee Treanor Steven Gascoyne MRICS Ben Edginton-Thomas Gareth Edmundson Martin Chastney Paul Minnis

“We fundamentally believe local government has a strong play in how we shape place.” “Part of the reason the council invested in Golden Valley is to try and create the preconditions to shape a self-sustaining ecosystem. By bringing in our development partner HBD, we’re confident that by having that local government intervention, we can create a fabulous place that isn’t like a business park but a sustainable community.” Great insights from Gareth Edmundson! Get more insights from this event here: https://lnkd.in/eEXnBPvS

AI isn’t just revolutionising tech, it’s transforming our buildings into intelligent, energy-saving ecosystems. Here’s how: 🌱 Smart Lighting – AI can use sensors to turn lights off when no one is in the room, reducing energy waste. 🌱 Adaptive Heating & Cooling – AI analyses room occupancy, weather forecasts, and thermal dynamics to optimise temperature control, cutting down on unnecessary heating and air conditioning. 🌱 Weather-Smart Windows – AI-integrated windows can detect air quality, temperature, and even upcoming rain to decide when to open for fresh air or stay shut for efficiency. 🌱 Predictive Maintenance – AI monitors building systems, identifying inefficiencies and preventing breakdowns before they happen, saving both energy and money. 🌱 Solar & Energy Storage Management – AI optimises when to use stored solar power, shifting energy consumption to the most sustainable times of day. #ai

Want to know the latest on Golden Valley? Following on from our consultation on our Outline Proposals, HBD and Cheltenham Borough Council are unveiling detailed plans for the first phase of development at Golden Valley in West Cheltenham, and we’d love to hear from you. This first phase will include an Innovation Centre, which will provide a platform for academia, government, industry and startups to collaborate and co-create. We’re also delivering a new Mobility Hub, with over 400 new car parking spaces as well as new initiatives to help people travel more easily and sustainably. Join us at a public consultation to share your thoughts: 📍 Friday 21st March 🕦 11:30-13:30 - Cheltenham Library 🕠 17:30-19:30 - Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus 📍 Saturday 22nd March 🕙 10:00-12:00 - Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus Can’t make it? No problem! Visit https://lnkd.in/e7pr_PD6 or email goldenvalley@hbd.co.uk to have your say.

International Women's Day is just around the corner on March 8th! If you are looking to attend some inspiring events celebrating women in Gloucestershire, here’s some to add to your diary: Friday 7th March 2025: International Women's day event celebrating women in business in South Gloucestershire - https://lnkd.in/e6BTc8cm Friday 7th March 2025: Circle2Success Ltd Celebrating Inspiring Women in Business #Accelerate Action - https://lnkd.in/dquP89VE Friday 7th March 2025: HCR Law International Women's Day event - https://lnkd.in/eRJ4pTzx Saturday 8th March 2025: International Women's Day Group Walk - https://lnkd.in/eZDPSxQD Saturday 8th March 2025: GATHER for International Women's Day (an art networking event) - https://lnkd.in/emxAe-Fd Saturday 8th March 2025: Pause with Purpose - https://lnkd.in/eXJb4uFP   #iwd #internationalwomensday Cheltenham Borough Council

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It's great to see initiatives like this one helping young people in Gloucestershire learn practical skills and give them an insight into future industries! CHLTM.TECH CyNam

Golden Valley is hosting an event for parents and students in Years 9-11, designed to show the pathways into the cyber and IT industry. Whether your child is considering A-Levels, college courses, or apprenticeships, this event will explore all the options available to kick-start a future in tech. You’ll get to hear from a parent who's been through the journey – her son transitioned from Bournside School to a Cyber Level 3 course at college and is now doing a Cyber Degree Apprenticeship with a global cybersecurity business. Join us: 📅 Date: Tuesday, 25th March 2025 📍 Venue: Advanced Digital Academy, Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 🎟 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eAGR2TwJ Cheltenham Borough Council HBD Plexal Cheltenham Education Partnership Gloucestershire College

🚀 Golden Valley Funds Coding Workshops for Gloucestershire Schools! 🎮 Golden Valley is helping to inspire the next generation of digital innovators by funding Jam Coding workshops in local primary schools. Students at Rowanfield Primary and Hester’s Way Primary are already diving into game design, robotics, and stop motion animation, gaining hands-on experience with essential digital skills that will shape their futures. 💡 What the students are saying: - "It’s really fun to work as a team and build games together!" - "I like Jam Coding because we can make games and build races." - "I love Jam Coding… You make games, work together, and learn more about computers!" - "This is the best club ever, I like making 2D games!" - "It was easy to follow, I would recommend the club to others!" With Golden Valley’s support, these workshops are giving young learners access to cutting-edge technology and hands-on learning, unlocking opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have. 🎙 Matt Bellshaw, Director at HBD: “We’re pleased to be able to fund these brilliant workshops, making tech fun for pupils while helping to close the inequities in digital skills funding.” 🎙 Georgina Graham, Area Director, Jam Coding: “This is an important age to inspire children and ensure they have the right digital skills for the future. It’s all about unlocking potential!” Golden Valley is a £1bn innovation district driving the UK’s National Cyber Strategy, and these workshops are just one way we’re supporting the future of tech and education. Find out more about the impact of these workshops here: https://lnkd.in/eJrBCUrV Cheltenham Borough Council