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Chamber Helps Over 50 Work Experience Challenge Reach Key Milestone
The 50:50 Challenge was set up by Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub to help address the Government’s concern over the high number of people aged…
Fully Funded Advice And Support On Your Doorstep
Connecting Members to business support and advice is a core Chamber goal. The Cheltenham Growth Hub offers a wealth of advice, support, mentoring and training…
Spring Photography Package
Springtime is undoubtedly one of our favourite times of year to do photoshoots. It’s a time of renewal; everyone has more energy to invest in…
Need Help With Finance Or Taking Your Business To The Next Level?
The British Business Bank Recent research suggests that over 65% of SMEs lack awareness of the finance options available to kick-start or support their businesses.…
The Chancellor’s Hunt for votes
The Chancellor’s Hunt for votes It was a statement all about having a plan, with various accusations of Labour’s complete lack of one, in a…
Gloucester Shoppers Help To Fund Lifesaving Equipment At The Till
A new initiative operating in Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s shops has generated further funds for the local lifesaving service. ‘Cash 4 Kit’ is a new…
Ethical Recruitment Agency Hooray announces New Charity Partners
Hooray is delighted to be supporting Gloucestershire’s local charities ‘Read for Good’ and ‘The Nelson Trust’ as part of their ongoing commitment to ethical recruitment.…
The Lygon Arms Becomes A Tree Champion With The Heart Of England Forest, Supporting The Creation And Conservation Of Local Forest
The Cotswolds’ most charming coaching inn, The Lygon Arms, is delighted to announce its partnership with The Heart of England Forest: one of the UK’s…
Next Help to Grow Management Course Starts in April
This programme has been extremely beneficial to SME’s and do take a look at our introductory video and hear from businesses that have been through…
A Third of Firms had a Cyber Attack or Breach in 2023 – Time to Fight Back
Business leaders encouraged to improve resilience against cyber threats On 23 January, the government published a draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance to…
Want a grant or free help to go green in 2024? DEADLINE EXTENDED
Did you know that most Cheltenham SME’s who want to cut carbon are eligible for grants of up to £10,000, free carbon management software and…
Local air ambulance responds to a record number of call-outs in Gloucestershire in 2023
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has announced that 2023 was its second busiest year on record and its busiest year ever for helping people…
Cuppa For Cancer with Hope For Tomorrow
Cuppa for Cancer Care is back! After the tremendous success of last year’s event, we are thrilled to announce the return of Cuppa for Cancer…
HCR partner with CyNam to drive collaboration across cyber clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship…
Will you give work experience to someone with experience?
The 50:50 Challenge is an initiative that the Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub created to address the Government’s concern noting the high number of people…
Ways to make your business greener in 2024
The big challenge in reducing carbon and becoming more sustainable is to move from words to action. This was a key theme at this year’s…
“Is your business ready for tomorrow?” AI Panel Event
Are businesses truly ready for the groundbreaking innovations that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bringing to the forefront? How can they harness the power of AI…
Time is running out for grants and free help for Cheltenham SME’s
Did you know that most Cheltenham SME’s who want to cut carbon are eligible for grants of up to £10,000, free carbon management software and…
Flourish Magazine: Submissions open for Issue 4 on the theme of ‘Balance’
Do you take photographs, write, create art, craft or do anything creative? Are you, or anyone close to you, living with cancer? We need you!…
THE LYGON ARMS NAMED AS THE COTSWOLDS BEST HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
With Christmas lights adorning the ancient 14th century coaching inn, nestled in the heart of picturesque Broadway, the team will have even more to celebrate…
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity celebrates outstanding achievement at the Air Ambulances UK 2023 Awards of Excellence
Air Ambulances UK hosted its 2023 Awards of Excellence last night and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is proud to announce that its wonderful…
Crowe Highlights Challenges Facing Regional Law Firms in South West
Law firms across the Midlands and South West will be meeting in November to discuss the challenges and issues facing…
Why Business and Arts Need to Work Together
On Thursday 19th October, we held a launch event our new Business Centre, and we asked long-standing member and Chief Executive of Gloucester Business Shows,…
Celebrating 60 Years of Listening in Cheltenham
60th Anniversary Dinner 150 volunteers and supporters of Cheltenham and District Samaritans joined together to celebrate 60 years to the day since the branch first…
ActionCOACH Cheltenham New Offices
Award-winning business coaching company ActionCOACH Cheltenham have moved offices. In the centre of Cheltenham town, the team of business growth experts have moved to a…
Cyber Made Human Ep 3: Children’s Online Safety, AI Considerations and Ethics with Adam Bolas – Alice Violet Creative
In Episode 3 of Cyber Made Human, Alice Violet Creative sit down with the founder of Digital Woof and INSINTO Adam Bolas. We examine critical…
7-day flight marathon to raise funds for local air ambulance charity
Gloucester-based Team Velocity will be joining 12 other teams from all over the world in a seven-day virtual flight marathon to raise vital funds for…
HELP CREATE A HUB FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET IN CHELTENHAM
Planet Cheltenham are raising the funds to create Cheltenham’s first community climate action hub. And you can find out more and help at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sustainability-centre Why?…
Unleash Energy Efficiency with £10,000 Grants
The local council is rolling out a generous initiative, giving out grants of up to £10,000 to bolster energy efficiency projects for of small and…
Host a Hap-pie Christmas Gathering for National Star
National Star is asking local businesses to host a Hap-pie Christmas gathering in aid of National Star and young people with disabilities. Bake something sweet…
ActionCOACH Clients Post Incredible Success
The award-winning business coaching company, ActionCOACH Cheltenham ran a planning workshop at The Queen’s Hotel recently. Reflecting on their clients’ 2023 successes, they were asked…
Tidal Training Ltd Celebrates its 11th Anniversary in Business
Today is a milestone day at Tidal Training Ltd, says Founder Director Colin Frensham. It’s 11 years to the today when I incorporated Tidal Training…
The Lines Group appointed to deliver the new Growth Hub website
The Lines Group are delighted to have been selected by The Growth Hub Gloucestershire as their new digital partner to work on this exciting and…
Go green to support Great Western Air Ambulance Charity during Air Ambulance Week 2023
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is calling for people in its region of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and…
Sam’s Campaign Launched in Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s business community is joining forces with a National Star student to make the town more accessible for people with disabilities. Sam Vestey is campaigning…
GWAAC shortlisted for prestigious air ambulance awards
The annual Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence are just around the corner, and we’ve recently learned that we’ve been shortlisted in three categories: Trustee…
Flourish – the magazine by people living with and beyond cancer – releases ‘Movement’ Issue
Flourish Magazine, the magazine by and for people living with and beyond cancer, is releasing its third issue on Monday 18 September on the theme…
The Cyber Made Human Podcast is here!
The World Needs to Understand Cybersecurity, and We’re Here to Help In a time when our lives are increasingly digital, understanding cybersecurity is no longer…
Tidal Training Direct Ltd receives 100th 5 star Google Review
We are welcoming September with Tidal Training Direct Ltd’s 100th five star Google review Reviews help prospective clients understand ‘what good looks like’ and it…
The Lines Group Appointed to Deliver the New Growth Hub Website
The Lines Group was appointed to deliver the new Growth Hub website. The Lines Group is delighted to have been selected by The Growth Hub…
CIFF to Honour Stephen Frears for His Contribution to British Cinema
Cheltenham International Film Festival 15 – 24 September (See Full Programme and tickets) Director, Sir Stephen Frears, celebrating his film The Queen with Dame Helen…
Introducing “Cyber Made Human”: A Podcast That Makes Cybersecurity Relatable
The World Needs to Understand Cybersecurity, and We’re Here to Help In a time when our lives are increasingly digital, understanding cybersecurity is no longer…
21 August 2023 – Public Hearts Defib Campaign reaches The Big 60
Public hearts Defibrillator Campaign is delighted to announce the installation of its 60TH defibrillator. The defibrillator and cabinet donated by Public Hearts key partners G4S…
“End of an Era” as The Mayflower Closes
21st July 2023 Cheltenham’s longest continuous-running restaurant The Mayflower has closed its doors after nearly 41 years of successful trading. The family-run restaurant, which included…
Independent report shows Growth Hub boosts business
The Chamber believes that the Growth Hubs in Gloucestershire provide invaluable support to local businesses and now an independent evaluation of LEP Growth Hubs between…
Bottoms Up!
ActionCOACH Cheltenham treated their clients to an evening of wine tasting, networking and celebrating business success at their recent Summer Social. Held at The Grape…
Marketing and Merchandise Steps Up to Support Sustainability
Marketing and Merchandise (M&M) is amongst the first companies to sign up to the BPMA’s (British Promotional Merchandise Association) StepForward Pledge. Launched in June, the…
New Online Quiz Helps Local Business Owners Focus
ActionCOACH Cheltenham has a new, free online quiz to help business owners of Gloucestershire to grow. https://cheltenham.nextlevelassessment.co.uk/ Head of Marketing, Anne Wall says: “This is…
ActionCOACH Cheltenham Top 25 World Business Coach
ActionCOACH Cheltenham are delighted to announce they are in the Top 25 Action Coaches in the world today! An impressive accolade considering there are over…
A New Podcast for ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Cheltenham are delighted to announce their new podcast! The Business Excellence Podcast is powered by ActionCOACH and features international business growth experts including their…
12 Things You May Not Know About Cheltenham Festivals
At the Chamber’s April networking event held at Chaplais Kitchen in Montpellier Cheltenham Festival’s Co-CEO, Ali Mawle, gave a very enlightening talk about their work.…
Saving Lives Together: St Philips and St James Church in Leckhampton installs new defibrillator for local community
Thanks to GWAAC volunteer Andy Beckett, St Philip and St James Church (Pip & Jim’s), and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), residents of Leckhampton…
New kit bags help with patient care in air ambulance’s joint busiest week
While many people have been enjoying the pleasant weather, the crew from Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been incredibly busy. They experienced their…
Get to know your local Life Saver
Thanks to the work of local not-for-profit Public Hearts and their supporters, there are now 55 public access life-saving-defibrillators in and around Cheltenham. Every year…
Crowe’s DIY Skills Put to Use for Acorns Children’s Hospice
Employees from national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe spent a day helping to build new outdoor facilities at Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester.…
Kickstart your journey to net zero today – for FREE
CheltenhamZero: Net Zero Accelerator for SMEs For one year only we are offering an amazing package of FREE support to local SMEs to help them…
50/50 Challenge: Expanding the 50+ Workforce
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic we have seen an increase in the number of people leaving the labour market and becoming “economically inactive”.…
A Job Fair with a Difference
National Star has joined forces with the National Careers Service to stage a jobs fair with a difference to help bridge the disability employment gap…
Full steam ahead with a new website
As new members, we wanted to share a recent digital delivery for a fellow Chamber member – a pair of new websites for The Gloucestershire…
CIFF Introduces Community Partners and Friends Programmes
Cheltenham International Film Festival (CIFF) celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2023 with a programme of special events, new festival themes and celebrity guests. This year…
HCR Launches New ‘One Couple, One Lawyer’ Approach to Divorce and Separation
Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ (HCR) Family Law team – one of the biggest in the country – is paving the way for more amicable divorces. Their…
53rd Defibrillator installed by Public Hearts Defibrillator Campaign
The Public Hearts Defibrillator Campaign has recently installed its 53rd Defibrillator around Cheltenham. This has been installed in the Quadrangle, giving 24 hour access to…
A Year of Beer and Cheer for the Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans
A Year of Beer and Cheer What a year it’s been for the Friends raising much-needed funds for the Cheltenham Branch of the Samaritans. From…
Appointments still available for local solicitors taking part in charity Make a Will Month
Appointments are still available for Cobalt’s Make a Will Month. Making a will through this scheme is a wonderful way to not only be able…
Happy workforce as trio of businesses support medical charity Cobalt
New research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) shows nearly half (47%) of people say they’d be more inclined to work for a business if…
COTSWOLD BUSINESS SHORTLISTED FOR STARTUP AWARD
Shire Marketing Specialists, a leading digital marketing agency based in the Cotswolds, has been shortlisted for the Best Digital Start-Up award at the prestigious Startup…
Cyber security. How safe is your business?
39% of all UK businesses experienced a cyber attack or breach last year, according to Govt. statistics. So the NCSC’s cyber security experts have launched…
SW businesses resilient as inflation and recruitment issues persist
Business West has just published the results of its Q1 2023 Economic Survey. The full report can be found here https://www.businesswest.co.uk/resources/quarterly-economic-survey-q1-2023 Based on 319 businesses…
Some of the Chamber’s work, “behind the scenes”
While you may think of the Chamber mainly for our events and newsletter, you might like to know about some of the work we do…
Charity Category Added to SoGlos Business Awards 2023
Entries are now open for the 2023 SoGlos Business Awards 2023 and includes an award for Gloucestershire based charities for the first time. Chamber members…
Crowe Recommends Carefully Crafted Pay and Rewards Packages to Help Retain Key Employees
Business owners are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place, with wage increase expectations against the need to retain skilled employees, proving a…
New Chamber President Elected at AGM
Sarah Cook, Managing Director, HR People Support, was elected Chamber President at the Chamber’s annual general meeting (AGM) in March, following the tenure of Rob…
Cheltenham International Film Festival 2023 Launch Event
Cheltenham International Film Festival 2023 Simon Pegg – Honrary Patron Cheltenham International Film Festival (CIFF) marks its fifth anniversary in 2023, moving from its original…
Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind Space in Gloucestershire to tackle grief loneliness
People of Gloucestershire will be able to access free and informal peer-to-peer bereavement support from Wednesday 22 March, when Sue Ryder launches its brand-new Grief…
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity wins silver award prestigious film event
Thanks to the support of the public in the regions it serves, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) brought home silver for a People’s Choice…
From Comedian to Communicator – Free For Three, Coaching Opportunity
Local Comedian & Magician, Tom Elliott, seeks three business owners / entrepreneurs to take up a free coaching session, where you’ll be applying the skills…
Public Hearts celebrates its 50th defibrillator
Cheltenham’s own not for profit Public Hearts Defibrillator Campaign is delighted to announce the installation of its 50th public access defibrillator in the Cheltenham and…
Fresh: Art Fair Cheltenham Racecourse 28 – 30 April 2023
Picture by Clint Randall; www.pixelprphotography.co.uk Fresh: Art Fair Cheltenham Racecourse 28 – 30 April 2023 Private View 5.30 pm – 9.00 pm Thursday 27 April…
#CheltNetworking group raises over £1200 in February 2023 doing #SquatsForMaggies
The #CheltNetworking group, which is run by Belinda Wilson, director of GlosJobs.co.uk and proud member of Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce, joined forces with Maggie’s Cheltenham…
Chair & Trustee Call Out – Help Shape Artlift’s Future
Can you help us benefit more people living with health challenges? Artlift is seeking a new Chair and Trustees Why join Artlift? Artlift has a…
Members help success of sustainability festival
Chamber members Cleevely EV Motors were a main sponsor of this year’s “From the Ground Up” festival on Saturday 4th of Feb, at St Philips…
Hub8 Sells Majority Shareholding to Plexal, Following HCR Deal
Hub8, Cheltenham’s centre for tech innovation, has sold its majority shareholding to London-based Plexal, who deliver the government-backed NCSC for Startups Innovation Programme and help…
PUBLIC HEARTS is delighted to share its trademark
Cheltenham’s founding, double award winning and only not for profit community defibrillator campaign continues to go from strength to strength. Public Hearts is committed to…
Appeal for Sponsors for the Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans Winter Craft Beer Festival
The Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans are seeking sponsors for their Winter Craft Beer festival on the 17th and 18th February at St Philip and St…
Local air ambulance responds to more call-outs in Gloucestershire than other regions in 2022
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has announced that for the first time in its history, it was called to help more people in urgent…
The Latest Changes to Sponsor Licences You Should Know
A number of important changes have been made to the guidance for sponsor licence holders by the UK Home Office, some of which welcomed by…
An introduction to the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act 2021
Buying a company? Willans LLP corporate & commercial solicitor Helen Howes introduces the National Security and Investment Act, which transactions could be affected and when…
The Big Local Night Out – with Gloucestershire based Comedy Magician, Tom Elliott
Local Comedy Magician & Entrepreneur, Tom Elliott, has recently joined Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce amidst launching his own national network of community focused arts events.…
National Star launches their Go Far, Be a Star campaign
How far will you go in National Star’s new annual fundraising challenge? Run, walk, swim, cycle, hop, skip, scoot or go far however and wherever…
Local medical charity Cobalt and Cheltenham based waste collection service Printwaste have teamed up to help people recycle their cards after Christmas
Local medical charity need your used Christmas cards Local medical charity Cobalt and Cheltenham based waste collection service Printwaste have teamed up to help people…
New private car hire firm in Tewkesbury
November saw the inauguration of All Seasons Cars, a private car hire company licensed by the Tewkesbury Borough Council. All Seasons is based loosely on…
Planet Cheltenham Moves From Concept to Pilots
Vision 21 is a charity with a countywide remit, but at present, we are putting a great deal of emphasis on the work we do…
This winter, your support will save lives
This winter, your support will save lives Your air ambulance charity has launched an appeal to ensure they have the kit and equipment needed to…
ActionCOACH Cheltenham Are On The Move
Award-winning business growth experts, ActionCOACH Cheltenham have moved into stunning new offices in the heart of Cheltenham. Now based in St. George’s Road in central Cheltenham, the…
This winter, your support will save lives
Your local air ambulance charity has launched an appeal to ensure they have the kit and equipment needed to save lives through winter. The festive…
Cheltenham International Film Festival Plans to Reach Out to New Audiences in 2023
Cheltenham International Film Festival Announces 2023 The film festival plans to reach out to new audiences in Cheltenham and beyond Cheltenham International Film Festival (CIFF)…
Help to Grow: Management – Online Taster Session, 7 December
Ready to take your business to the next level? If so, we have a free online taster session Help to Grow: Management – Online Taster…
Solar Energy: Is It Time to Make It Pay While The Sun Shines?
Companies would be advised to run the sums again when looking at whether they should consider solar energy as a source of power for their…
Paragon Gallery Joan Miro Private View, 2 December, 5.30 pm – 8 pm
Joan Miró 1893 – 1983 An Exhibition of Original Prints, 2 December – 24 December 2022 One of the most innovative artists of the 20th…
How will the ban on exclusivity clauses affect lower income workers?
Following a government decision to extend the ban on exclusivity clauses to lower income workers, Willans LLP employment law & business immigration solicitor Hayley Ainsworth…
Memsahib’s Lounge Wins Good Food Blue Ribbon Award
The team behind Cheltenham’s Memsahib Lounge are celebrating winning a Good Food Blue Ribbon Award. Co-founded and run by husband and wife team, Litu Mohiuddin and Rina…
Triple Award Success for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) was delighted to win one award and be highly commended in two other categories at the Air Ambulances UK…
Cheltenham Racecourse announces the launch of Love Our Turf
Cheltenham Racecourse announces the launch of ‘Love Our Turf’ — a new initiative which seeks to reinforce and strengthen the relationship between the home of…
Local businesses generously donate to help medical charity launch Christmas online auction to raise funds for a Teenage and Young Adults with Cancer Specialist Nurse
Cobalt is holding an exciting online Christmas auction starting from Friday 18 November to Sunday 4 December to raise funds for a Teenage and Young…
HCR and Hazlewoods Broker Camargue Employee Ownership Deal
Award-winning communications consultancy Camargue is now an employee-owned trust, taking the future into their own hands thanks to a deal brokered by Harrison Clark Rickerbys’…
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022 Highlights
International authors, fresh voices and rock stars delight the crowds at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Friday 7 – Sunday 16…
United by the Challenge to Create a Carbon Positive Future
Faced with a growing energy crisis, record greenhouse gas concentrations, and increasing extreme weather events, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations…
We’re 120 Years Old and Still Looking to the Future
Since 1902 the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce has helped the town’s business community thrive through collaboration and partnership. It has done so through periods of…
CGT Lettings wins the Best Estate Agent Guide Gold Award for Lettings
The EA Masters celebrates the best estate agents and letting agents and the leading property industry suppliers and is regarded as the equivalent of an…
Public Hearts’ Defibrillator Campaign ‘does the double’ at SoGlos and GlosLive Awards
Founder, Clare Seed, is delighted to receive Gloucestershire Live Business Awards’ Randall and Payne Local Business Hero Award, sponsored by Spirax Sarco. The not-for-profit community…
Leviathan grows bigger thanks to latest acquisition facilitated by HCR
Bristol-based engineering company Leviathan are growing ever-bigger in size and celebrating their acquisition of the majority shareholding of UKP – Exeter’s UK Precision Engineering. The…
Gloucestershire HR Consultancies Strengthen in Alliance
HR People Support Ltd, Cheltenham’s trusted outsourced HR consultancy firm, is delighted to announce the formation of an alliance with Sue Bailey of Sue Bailey…
Join the Hap-pie Christmas Challenge for National Star
Feast your pies on National Star’s new fundraising challenge this December. Can you hold a mince pie and festive cake sale? Bake, knead, mix or…
25% Discount for YourScreen Films this Autumn
YourScreen launches its Autumn programme of films to watch at home and is now available to watch on television and mobile devices https://watch.yourscreen.net/ As the…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – Latest News – Sober Brummie
Stirchley-based Birmingham Brewing Company, keen corporate partners of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, is offering supporters the opportunity to drench themselves or a friend in beer,…
Cheltenham Medal of Honour
Did you know that there is a way of acknowledging the work that our local heroes do – on a completely voluntary and unpaid basis…
The Everyman Theatre – Latest News
Panto 2022 Gloucestershire’s premiere entertainment venue, The Everyman Theatre, has confirmed its headline sponsor for its much-anticipated annual festive pantomime, Dick Whittington & His Cat…
Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans – Latest News
Craft Beer Festival International Edition – Appeal for Sponsors for the Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans 18 and 19 November 2022 at Pip and Jim’s, St…
Willans LLP announces charity partnership with Young Gloucestershire
Over the past 10 years, the Cheltenham-based firm, which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2022, has raised over £114k for local charities, including Sue Ryder,…
Chamber Members Shine at Business Awards
This year’s winners were honoured at a showcase event at the University of Gloucestershire Business School on Thursday 20th October, We would like to congratulate…
Cheltenham Literature Festival Highlights 2022
International Authors, Fresh Voices and Rock Stars Delight the Crowds at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Friday 7 – Sunday…
Help to Grow: Management Course a Welcome Boost to Gloucestershire Businesses
Aimed at small and medium businesses, the course is run by Business Schools accredited by the Small Business Charter, and 90% funded by the UK…
Tidal Director & Public Hearts Founder awarded Gloucestershire Live Local Business Hero 2022
Public Hearts Defibrillator Campaign has come a long way since Chris and I founded it back in 2018. Delighted to be so warmly welcomed at…
Latest Cobalt Charity News
Cobalt are holding an exciting online Christmas auction from 10am Friday 18 November to Sunday 4 December to raise funds for a Teenage and Young…
University Highly Commended Finalist in National Cyber Awards
The National Cyber Awards 2022 We are delighted to have been ‘Highly Commended’ finalists in this year’s National Cyber Awards, which took place on 26 September at…
Tidal Training Ltd is delighted to celebrate its 10-year anniversary today, 3 October 2022
Starting with Annual Mandatory training courses, Tidal quickly expanded into Health and Social Care and Medical and Clinical with a strong underpin in Ofqual regulated…
Best results yet for Willans LLP solicitors in the latest edition of national legal guide
The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 – an independent guide to the best lawyers and firms nationwide – was published yesterday and has recognised exceptional…
Neil Martin Joins ActionCOACH Cheltenham
Neil Martin has joined ActionCOACH Cheltenham as a business coach. Neil is a multi-award-winning speaker, storyteller, content creator and performance coach. With over 25 years…
What is HR best practice in an IFA acquisition?
Recently, HR People Support collaborated with IFA Acquisitions Ltd, a trusted IFA brokerage company based in Calne, to discuss HR best practice when it comes to…
Charity Golf Day raises over £5,500 for Pied Piper Appeal (Paish Tooth)
Charity Golf Day raises over £5,500 for Pied Piper Appeal (Paish Tooth) Griffiths Marshall, parent company of Chamber member Paish Tooth, hosted a very successful…
20% Discount for Chamber Members at Hotel du Vin Soiree
Hotel Du Vin is opening its doors once again for a fabulous evening of wining and dining. We are kicking the autumn season off with…
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity – Latest News
Air Ambulances UK has announced its shortlist of award nominees for the 2022 Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Airbus. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC)…
IDTA: New UK Clauses for International Data Transfers
This is the case if the contract involves the transfer of data from the UK to a third country whose data protection regime has not…
Winning images to feature in local medical charity Cobalt’s 2023 calendar
The competition raised vital funds to support teenagers and young adults with cancer by providing a specialist nurse. Thirteen winning images are now published in…
Lawyers from Willans LLP on-hand at Cheltenham Literature Festival Event
At this year’s Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, experienced lawyers from Willans LLP are joining forces with independent undertakers ‘A Natural Undertaking’ to offer their…
#WarmCheltenham has launched (a #FeedCheltenham project)
#Feedcheltenham, through its network of food pantries, supports 300 people a week. With 800 members using the food pantries each week, and this number growing,…
Public Hearts Cheltenham Defibrillator Campaign & G4S Collaboration
We are proud to support the International Day of Charity – an international day observed annually on 5 September. It was declared by the United…
A417 Missing Link – What Does It Mean for SME’s?
Helping SMEs understand implications of the major A417 road project We are keen to ensure local businesses benefit as much as possible from this huge…
Great Big Green Week – Get Involved
We’re delighted that our sustainability event is well timed, just before the start of the Great Big Green Week (September 24th to Oct 2nd). This…
Chamber Backs Call For Urgent, Strong Measures To Support Businesses
The Chamber has come out strongly in support of the British Chambers of Commerce’ (BCC) position on the energy crisis and the broader economic problems…
Countdown to 1 September Trust Registration Service deadline
All ‘express trusts’ must be registered with the Trust Registration Service (TRS) by 1 September 2022; part of a series of changes trustees should be aware of.…
Cyber First Schools Awards for Chamber Members
Congratulations to • Dean Close • Cheltenham College • Gloucestershire College for winning their Cyber First Schools awards Together with CyNam, GFirst LEP’s Education and…
Important Information for anyone employing seasonal or part-year workers
A new Supreme Court Ruling has clarified the rules on holiday entitlement. Please click below to download a PDF briefing paper written by Eight Legal…
Maggie’s Cancer Care Home Cycling Event has a beautiful new Cotswold route
Growing from strength to strength, our beautiful and popular ‘Pedal for Maggie’s’ event is back for 2022 with a NEW ROUTE! Starting and finishing at…
Free Wagada Masterclass for Chamber Members
A two-hour masterclass, with comprehensive insight on how to ensure you are set up for the migration from Universal Analytics to GA4. About this event:…
Crowe sets out the legal landscape for Midlands and South West law firms
Law firms in the Midlands and South West will have a chance to compare notes at two events in September leading up to a major…
A wonderful networking breakfast with Reid Derby
Back at the beginning of the year we held our first in-person event in over two years: a networking breakfast at The Ivy with Reid…
Business Insights Online Network – 7 September 2 pm
We speak to two business leaders working with large businesses and the Micro and SME business community to increase the amount of procurement that is…
Earth Overshoot Day Creeps Forward Again
On the 28thJuly, Earth Overshoot Day passed by with very little notice, if any, from people outside of the environmental profession. It is worked out…
Willans’ partners receive Chambers UK High Net Worth rankings
Willans LLP’s senior partner Paul Gordon and partner Simon Cook have been ranked in Chambers UK’s annual High Net Worth guide, alongside one of the…
We’re Looking for a Home for The Mayflower Restaurant’s Donated Public Hearts Defibrillator
(Above: The Mayflower’s Chun Kong and Tidal Training’s Clare Seed) As part of the celebrations for The Mayflower Restaurant to mark Chun Kong’s 40th year…
Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans – Latest News
After a 2-year delay, the 15th Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans Beer & Cider Festival was finally held on Saturday 11th June. Thanks to some amazing…
How To Make the Most of your Chamber Membership
Together, we’re stronger. Our “family of businesses” is there to help you make connections with potential customers, partners and local organisations that can enhance or…
New History of Business in Cheltenham Unveiled.
An updated Chronology of Trade and Industry in Cheltenham has just been launched by the Cheltenham Local History Society. The launch event on Saturday 27th…
Free Pop-up Performances Kick-off Cheltenham Music Festival
Three roaming bands will give free pop-up performances on Cheltenham’s High Street, Promenade and Imperial Gardens to celebrate the opening weekend of the Cheltenham Music…
Cream Teas aplenty at Charity Open Garden thanks to donations
Local medical charity, Cobalt, will be offering scrumptious cream teas to visitors to the Rare Plant Fair and Open Garden at Highnam Court. This is…
National Star launches Building a Brighter Future Appeal
National Star has appointed regional contractor Speller Metcalfe for a major new £6 million development at its Ullenwood campus in Cheltenham. The new state-of-the-art residence…
East Glos Club Tri-Rackets Tournament & Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Event
Great Western Public Hearts- Great Western Air Ambulance Charity #GWAAC is delighted to be ‘landing’ at East Glos Club Cheltenham | Tennis • Squash •…
It’s not too late to enter Cobalt’s Capture a Moment for Cobalt photography competition
Local medical charity Cobalt’s photography competition is raising funds to support teenagers and young adults with cancer by providing a specialist nurse. Have you got…
Everyman Theatre awards Sponsorship Cup at AGM
The Everyman Theatre has presented the CCC Sponsorship Cup jointly to two of its corporate sponsors in recognition of their support for a special benefit…
Helen Mole Appointed to Lead Marketing Cheltenham
Cheltenham Borough Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Mole (above) as their new Head of Place Marketing and Inward Investment. The role…
Willans begins ‘locally minded’ refurbishment of Imperial Square offices
Willans LLP solicitors, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, has begun a complete modernisation of its Cheltenham regency offices, with the help of many…
The Path to becoming a Sustainable Business
Did you know that 57% of consumers in the UK are willing to spend more on sustainable products? There’s no doubt that our country is moving towards…
Harrison Clark Rickerbys Achieves Top Ranking for M&A in the UK and in Five Regions
HCR’s corporate team have followed a £1bn deals year in 2021-22 with a top ranking for M&A activity according to Experian, helping clients to realise…
Sober Parrot Launches New Healthy Menu for Business Buffet Lunches
Have you seen the new healthy menu at The Nelson’s Trust’s community café The Sober Parrot in St James’ Square, Cheltenham? Exciting options include The…
Gloucestershire Live Business Awards Entry Deadline 8th July
Randall&Payne are proud to be the headline sponsor of these awards. Entry deadline 8th July 2022. If you haven’t entered your business for…
Platinum Jubilee Medals awarded to local Air Ambulance Crew
As a token of the nation’s thanks, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) Critical Care Team has been awarded Platinum Jubilee Medals ahead of…
A wonderful way to end the Mayoral year
Earlier in May, the Cheltenham Mayor Making Ceremony at Cheltenham Town Hall saw former Mayor, Steve Harvey, hand over a cheque for £10,500 to committee…
Tewkesbury Bowling Club Win Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce Cup
Cheltenham Men’s Bowling Festival was held at the Cheltenham Bowling Club in Suffolk Square on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May. Four teams participated: Cheltenham Bowling…
Hazlewoods Tax Team win at Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2022
Hazlewoods has won Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm in the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2022, which recognise the whole of the tax profession. The awards…
Public Hearts Cheltenham Defibrillator Campaign at iX
Public Hearts Cheltenham Defibrillator Campaign is delighted to support Marketing Cheltenham and iX – The Information Exchange. The High Street’s latest innovative addition welcomes a public access…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Celebrates 25th Edition with Record-breaking Year
“Cheltenham points to jazz’s bright future” The Telegraph **** “eclecticism reigns — world, folk, heritage pop — and all are welcome to the town’s genteel…
Great British Bake Off, The Musical – Special Member Offer
A Special Offer for Chamber Members Great British Bake Off, The Musical – 26th July, 7.30 pm Best available seats for only £20! A great…
Fresh: Art Fair 2022 – Free Ticket Offer
Fresh: Art Fair – Cheltenham Racecourse 10 – 12 June 2022 Private View 5.30 pm – 9.00 pm Thursday 9 June Fresh: Art Fairs…
‘Classics at Prescott’ – Prize Competition
Are you normally lucky? Why not seek free entry to Winchcombe Rotary Club’s ‘Classics at Prescott’ event at the iconic track owned by the Bugatti…
How to Benefit your Company and Local Communities
Many employers will have heard about or take part in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, allowing their staff who are military reservists paid time-off to…
More than 4,000 Miles Pledged and Rising – Charity Supporters Step Up For Airbase Challenge
This year participants can cover four distance options from 27 to 121 miles, which represents the distance between the charity’s three airbases at Tatenhill Airfield…
Can the energy crisis be a springboard for positive change?
For some time, the Chamber has encouraged businesses to take carbon reduction seriously and sign up to the Cheltenham Zero pledge. Quite a few members…
Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce AGM
We would like to invite our members to our Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 between 5.15pm and 7.30pm (ish) at…
World Earth Day – Shopping that won’t cost the Earth but will help save it!
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has prevented more than 12,200kg of textiles going to landfill in the last 12 months thanks to donations of unwanted quality…
Problems recruiting? This event may help.
An important and helpful event for the many businesses with problems recruiting the right people in this challenging environment. A partnership between Cheltenham Borough Council,…
We are a centre of excellence. So why don’t more people know about it?
With all the excitement about the Golden Valley development and the town’s ambition to be the cyber capital of the UK, it’s easy to overlook…
Visitor Economy: Cheltenham and Gloucester Announce New Joint Marketing Campaign
The tourism industry in Cheltenham and Gloucester received a welcome boost this week after the marketing bodies for the two destinations learned they have been…
Curry and Quiz Night raises over £1,000 for Cheltenham Samaritans
The Friends of Cheltenham & District Samaritans are pleased to report that the final event in their twelve-month period as the nominated Cheltenham ‘Mayor’s Charity’,…
Become a Chamber Ambassador
We are looking for MEMBERS of Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce to become our AMBASSADORS. If you are out and about across the Cheltenham area, meeting…
Covid recovery support proves springboard to success for Cheltenham based Marketing and Merchandise Ltd
Two years since the start of the pandemic, local business Marketing and Merchandise (M&M) survives and thrives, through diversification enabled by Covid recovery support New…
Support teenagers and young adults with cancer
Local medical charity Cobalt is launching a photography competition to raise funds to support teenagers and young adults with cancer by providing a specialist nurse.…
How employers can protect their staff following the end of self isolation
Thursday 24 February saw the end of all COVID self-isolation rules in England, meaning that there is now no legal requirement to isolate following a…
Local solicitors support charity make a will month scheme
Throughout April, local solicitors will be donating time and expertise to support medical charity Cobalt. For those who have making or updating a will on…
Ridge Monster’s Inspirational Interviews with Athletes in the Spotlight
Local extreme and lifestyle sports brand Ridge Monster was set up by Jason Perkins in 2013 with double Olympic Gold Medallist, James Cracknell. They have…
Public Hearts Cheltenham Defibrillator Campaign thanks Spirax Sarco – and meets The Cheltenham Gold Cup at The Sober Parrot.
Public Hearts has now installed the 9th Spirax Sarco donated defibrillator with Tidal Training Ltd donating the external cabinet and cabinets, an incredible act of…
A Golden Valley Development Update Over Breakfast
On the morning of 23rd February, we were delighted to welcome over 80 members and guests to The Ivy Montpellier, for our first in-person event…
ActionCOACH’s Billy Smith Wins Business Coaching Award
Managing Director and Senior Coach of ActionCOACH Cheltenham, Billy Smith, has been recognised for his excellence in business coaching with a platinum award. “It’s a…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Named as Finalist for National Film Award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award alongside other charitable causes. The charity’s film, produced in collaboration with creative…
New kit for local air ambulance charity is helping to save lives
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) added a new and advanced piece of lifesaving equipment to their kit in 2021 — an arterial line for…
Craft Beer Festival Supports Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans
https://samsfriendscheltenham.com/ Following two years of being unable to run in-person fundraising events due to Covid-19, we were delighted to be back in action with our…
Castle2Cosford: Chris’ 300-Mile Walk for Two Trauma Charities
Former police officer, Chris Devney from Worcestershire, prepares to walk more than 300 miles in just 13 days to raise vital funds in aid of…
Fitness Fanatics Up for Local Air Ambulance Charity’s Airbase Challenge in Gloucestershire
The fundraiser is part of the charity’s Air30 30th anniversary celebrations and participants can choose one of four challenges ranging from 27 to 121 miles,…
Recognising the resilience of our county’s business community
Randall & Payne are proud to return as headline sponsor to the GloucestershireLive Business Awards for the tenth time. The awards in association with Reach…
Online charity auction generously supported by local businesses
Cobalt are holding an exciting online auction starting this evening at 7pm to Sunday 27 March to raise funds for an important new PET/CT scanner,…
Would you like to work with Cheltenham International Film Festival 2022?
The main tasks are administrative: help to keep order and liaise with different groups of people; from film sales agents, from whom we get the…
Payroll Giving Makes Missions Possible
Workers across Gloucestershire have helped fund 34 lifesaving missions in the last year by making donations from their salary to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Midlands…
Cotteswold Dairy on the Moo-ve for National Star’s Sunrise Walk
Cotteswold Dairy wants to get people on the ‘moo-ve’ in aid of the county’s disability charity National Star. The family business, based in Tewkesbury, is…
Paish Tooth Accountants Acquired by Griffiths Marshall Advisory Group
1 March 2022 Paish Tooth directors: (l – r) Ian Price and John Tooth Griffiths Marshall Advisory Group has today announced that it has recently…
TED Talks come to Cheltenham!
Tuesday 1 March 2022, Cheltenham, United Kingdom. On Friday 13 May 2022 TEDxCheltenham is coming to Gloucestershire, with an exciting new event to elevate inspiring…
Ukraine Cyber Security Threat – A Message from Chamber Cyber Executive Jason Kalwa
From Jason Kalwa (above), our Cyber Executive and Managing Director of Salus Cyber ” Given the situation in Ukraine, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)…
GlosJobs Sponsor Cheltenham Training, Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair
Cheltenham Training, Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair – Friday 1st April 2022 Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GlosJobs.co.uk are very pleased to be the…
Register your support
There is an exciting opportunity for the Fusion project to come to Gloucestershire and the bid that includes our county is called the Severn Edge…
New Gloucestershire Skills Strategy Published
GFirstLEP and their partners have launched their skills strategy for the County. You can download a copy here https://www.gfirstlep.com/downloads/2022/gfirst-lep-gloucestershire-skills-strategy-2022-27.pdf
Funding a Resilient, Nature-rich Gloucestershire. Find out more.
Click this link to download the flyer. Gloucestershire Nature and Climate Fund_flyer
Neptune Apartments launches with 12 new luxury apartments in Cheltenham
Neptune Apartments, a new provider of luxury apartments, has been launched in The Promenade, Cheltenham by local property developer and entrepreneur Jim Hawtin. There are…
Memorial Gardens for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Aico Ltd a leading local company from Oswestry which pioneers home life safety products, is supporting the memorial gardens for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new…
Please take your seat!
Sponsor a seat in the beautiful Everyman auditorium and play your part in helping to support our varied and diverse educational and community projects. These…
Latest on M5, J10, Arle Court and A417 Developments
GFirstLEP have kindly provided us with a briefing paper with an update on all of the key transport infrastructure schemes and activities currently on-going for…
HCR Heads National M&A Deal League Table for 2021/22
Demand from clients saw Harrison Clark Rickerbys head Experian’s UK mergers and acquisitions league table for 2021/22 for the number of deals it completed, comfortably…
UK Manufacturing looks forward to 2022 with growth back on the agenda
Key findings 74% expect turnover to grow in the next 12 months. 92% feel that the profitability of their business has been affected by the…
How the Golden Valley Development is shaping up
Cyber developments are happening all the time across the country. We are incredibly fortunate to have a major development taking place here in Cheltenham. The…
New Year Update from Our CEO, Michael Ratcliffe MBE
Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Michael Ratcliffe MBE I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and their families…
Local air ambulance responds to more call-outs in Gloucestershire in 2021 than ever before
Local air ambulance responds to more call-outs in Gloucestershire in 2021 than ever before Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has announced that 2021 was…
Mayor’s Charity Event
The Friends of the Cheltenham Samaritans bring to you Cheltenham’s first ever ‘Winter Craft Beer Festival’, set in the unique and stunning settings of a…
University of Gloucestershire National Apprenticeship Week. Free Employer Event
On 9 February 2022, the University will be hosting a free event for employers as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The event will take place…
“From the Ground Up.” Members Get Behind Sustainability Festival
A number of Chamber Members are participating in this free, all-day event at the newly refurbished St Philiip and St James Church, Leckhampton on Saturday…
How Photography Can Be Good for Wellbeing
In November, Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to do something for the male friends in my life, that didn’t involve me growing a moustache!…
Heart Heroes Relay
We have an exciting invitation that we would like to extend to all Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce members. Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge and how successful…
Rotary Club need Sponsors – ‘Mile of Coins’ to Eliminate Polio
Mile of Coins Charity Event Cheltenham Rotary are looking for companies, big or small, to sponsor this campaign. Sponsorship starts at just £200 and in…
“Once in a decade” prime office space opportunity at Eagle Tower
A ‘Once in a decade’ opportunity to secure one of the prime office spaces within Cheltenham’s iconic Eagle Tower has arisen. The 7,000 square foot…
UPDATE on Support Grants – act before the 25th Feb deadline.
For the latest on support grants from CBC please click on the link below. The deadline is 12pm on 25th February. Click here for more…
Toolkits for business to help the Covid booster programme
Get Boosted Now GFirstLEP have asked us to share this with local businesses. Links in blue below. Vaccines remain the best way to protect ourselves…
Navigating risks – a Member offer from Harrison Clark Rickerbys
The art of the possible: navigating the risks Running a business can be fraught. Robust business plans, stringent financial reporting, keeping your customers happy and…
Want to get to net zero? Have your say.
Going green is often easier said than done. GFirstLEP and the Growth Hub want to know about the barriers businesses are facing in their Net…
New partner joins leading law firm
Gloucestershire-based Willans LLP has welcomed partner Rishi Ladwa to its corporate and commercial team, as the law firm continues to expand. Bringing with him over…
Chamber Wellness at Work Event. What you missed!
This was held at the Isbourne on Thursday 18th November. Feedback was very positive and we all felt less stressed afterwards. So, for those of…
The new Charities Bill – 10 years on
From providing more flexibility to giving greater powers to trustees, the new Charities Bill aims to simplify processes for charities and clarify grey areas in…
Listen again to Willans’ free webinar on restrictive covenants
Is your business expanding? Willans LLP’s most recent webinar is a must for businesses navigating a period of growth. Hear top tips from Willans’ employment…
ANNOUNCEMENT ADDS TO EXCITING TIME
It’s been a seriously exciting time for us lately with an expanding team of cyber security experts and our recent announcement of our strategic alliance with the…
The Ingenuity Programme at Gloucs Uni. Do you have a life changing idea?
The University of Gloucestershire is excited to be hosting the Ingenuity Programme for a second year running. Ingenuity 2021 saw 3 Gloucestershire applicants win awards…
HCR Support Canadian Acquisition of Cheltenham Software Firm
HCR’s corporate team led by Tim Ward (above) has supported Cranham Haig, trading as CHL Software, from Cheltenham, in its acquisition by Pluribus Technologies Inc…
Golf and Women’s Rugby at the “Heart” of New Kick Start Campaign
Cityheart has become the latest company to add its name to Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s Kick Start Campaign, announcing its sponsorship of the Golf…
The State of the Gloucestershire Jobs Market November 2021
The jobs market in the UK is tight, as economists say, with staff shortages across many sectors. A combination of the pandemic, Brexit and sector…
Further Willans LLP lawyers recognised in ‘leading individual’ and ‘rising star’ categories in latest edition of The Legal 500
The 2022 edition of The Legal 500 – an independent guide to the best lawyers and firms nationwide – has recognised exceptional lawyers at Cheltenham-based…
Our Cyber Future – HCR’s Cyber Conference Covers the Whole Picture
Photo: Matt Burgess, Cllr Victoria Atherstone, Andy Bates, Tim Atkins, Kristine Scott (HCR), Bruce Gregory and Madeline Howard – speakers at the final event. …
Member Profile: Daniel Jenkins, Wagada Digital
Building awareness in a new region and differentiating yourself isn’t easy, particularly during a pandemic. but that’s just what Wagada Digital has done. We caught up…
Hot Topic: Cheltenham Zero – Making an Impact Against Climate Change, Dave Entwistle, CEO Vision 21
Momentum is building as the international climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow approaches, whose importance now and for future generations cannot be underestimated. Each country, region and locale must…
Volunteers Needed for the Chamber Executive
Overview: The Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce has been serving and supporting local businesses for over 100 years. We are a not-for-profit business organisation run by…
Our First Live Event this Year
Cheltenham Chamber’s first live event this year took place at Dunkertons Organic Cider on the 16th of September and we are delighted that this sold-out event…
Breaking Ground at Hartpury’s Digital Innovation Farm
Work has started at Hartpury’s agricultural campus and commercial farm to create a new kind of workspace with bespoke business support packages that are dedicated…
Gloucestershire Police and Crime Prevention Plan – Feedback Requested
Gloucestershire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner, Chris Nelson, has launched his fledgling Police and Crime Prevention Plan marking the start of a period of public…
Cheltenham office complex is perfect fit for innovative company
A company which helps charities and financial brands transform communications to deliver a better customer experience has taken a new lease at Cheltenham’s Jessop House.…
The Conversation Series. Free Post-Pandemic Workshops at BoxTree Barn.
Helping your business to thrive in a post pandemic world We’re excited to announce a series of three events designed to help your business thrive…
GFirst LEP Appoints Four New Board Members
Following on from the recent announcement of Ruth Dooley becoming the new Chair of Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, GFirst LEP, four new Board members have…
Member Profile: Jonathan Rathbone, Hughes Paddison Solicitors
The legal profession is a crowded field in Cheltenham, but Hughes Paddison Solicitors has gone from strength to strength since its founding in 1985. We caught…
Video Interview: Emerging from the Pandemic: Property Market Update, Angharad Trueman, Managing Director, CGT Lettings
The property market in Cheltenham is usually resilient to economic downturns, but it has been severely tested by the pandemic over the past eighteen months.…
UK Graduate Visa Route opens for applications
Willans’ business immigration experts update members on recent news concerning graduate visas and working in the UK. On 1 July 2021, the UK Graduate Visa…
New University of Gloucestershire Bootcamps boost Digital Skills in business
Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks (from September 2021 to March 2022), giving people the opportunity to build up much needed…
HCR Take Top Spot in M&A Deal League Table
Client demand for mergers and acquisitions took Harrison Clark Rickerbys to the top spot nationally across the UK for the number of deals it completed…
Lodders Sponsors Hartpury’s Kick Start Campaign
Regional law firm Lodders has confirmed a new sponsorship deal as part of its ongoing support of Hartpury College and Hartpury University. The…
Moving Forward: Key Development Partner Appointed for Golden Valley Cyber Central Project
There was great anticipation over the selection of the preferred developer for the Golden Valley’s Cyber Central project, which concluded last week with the appointment…
Insights from GFirst LEP’s Newly Appointed Chair, Ruth Dooley
Benjamin Franklin once said that “if you want something done, ask a busy person.” There’s a lot happening at GFirst LEP, and last week the…
Member Profile: Chun F Kong, The Mayflower
As founder of The Mayflower restaurant, Chun F Kong has been a leading business personality in Cheltenham since 1982. The popularity of his restaurant lies…
Sponsorship Opportunity for Members
The Executive Team here at Cheltenham Chamber of commerce are busy planning the events for the forthcoming year and we are going to have an…
Exciting step forwards in the Golden Valley Cyber Programme
Earlier today the preferred company which will create the development next to the A40 – The Golden Valley Development, was announced. It marks an exciting…
Free peer to peer business support from the Growth Hub.
Peer Networks is a unique business support group run by the Growth Hub. Simply, it puts you in touch with other business leaders in similar…
Apprenticeships could bridge our skills gap. So, why are they so misunderstood? Please have your say.
As the furlough scheme and support measures for businesses and employees begin to reduce as more Covid restrictions are lifted, the hugely valuable role played…
Right to work checks and EEA citizens working in the UK – what has changed?
From 1 July 2021, citizens from the European Economic Area (the EU plus Iceland, Liechenstein and Norway) (“EEA”) are no longer be able to rely…
New flexibility for commercial buildings as rules allow empty premises to be changed into homes
In a further relaxation of planning regulations, new rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes kicked in at the end of March this…
Government consultation planned on flexible working: What does this mean for employers?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of working life as we know it, from compulsory PPE in the workplace, socially distanced seating arrangements or…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
You may have already heard of HMRC’s initiative called Making Tax Digital (MTD), which came into effect for VAT registered businesses in April 2019. However,…
How to claim the fifth SEISS grant
A fifth SEISS grant covering 1 May 2021 to 30 September 2021 will be open for claims from late July 2021. If you believe that…
Cyber attacks are happening to businesses everywhere. Check out this essential resource.
The town’s ambition to become one of the nation’s cyber security is rightly interesting to everyone in the business community. But it’s an issue that…
Vitruvius First Out of the Blocks as Hartpury Kick Start Campaign Kicks Off
Vitruvius Management Services has become the first company to sign up for Hartpury’s Kick Start Campaign, becoming title sponsor of the Hartpury Women’s Rugby Academy.…
BoxTree Barn – Exclusive opening offer for members.
BoxTree are delighted to a offer their stunning new home in Elkstone, just outside Cheltenham, as a space to reconnect with your team after a…
Will a skills gap undermine our recovery? Please take this short survey.
The pandemic has had massive impact on many sectors of the economy. Sadly, post furlough, many will find themselves without a job. However, it has…
Our businesses must commit to Zero Carbon. Join the Cheltenham Zero partnership now
In an excellent talk on 10th June, Mike Redman, Director of Environment, Cheltenham Borough Council, demonstrated just how urgently we need to reduce carbon and…
Member Profile: Dr. Charlie Vivian, Icarus Health Solutions
The pandemic has affected most aspects of business life, no more so than the employment sector. We, therefore, thought it useful to discuss the work…
Chris Nelson, Gloucestershire’s New Police and Crime Commissioner’s Priorities
The post of Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner, established in 2012, has its second incumbent, Chris Nelson, following his comfortable victory in the May elections.…
New COVID Digital Recovery Grant. Up to £3,000 to help your business.
The Growth Hub is releasing a new grant scheme to Gloucestershire businesses that have been affected by the Covid pandemic. The cash injection is designed…
The importance of lasting powers of attorney for business owners
Many of us plan for the future by having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) in place. This document names an individual (or individuals) we…
How to re-assure your employees that it is safe to return to the office
The pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone, however, restrictions are being lifted and we are returning to a sense of very near normality…
New date announced for the introduction of ‘no fault’ divorces
The government has revealed that married couples will be able to divorce without blame as of 6th April next year. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act…
Cobalt photography competition to raise funds to support teenagers and young adults with cancer by providing a specialist nurse.
Local professional photographer Sally Ryde is part of the judging panel who will oversee the entries. Twelve winners will be published in the Cobalt…
HCR Future Workplaces Report
Cyber Risk – the Next Pandemic, Warns Harrison Clark Rickerbys Culture, as well as kit, will be at the heart of businesses’ armoury to combat…
Member Profile: David Jones, Evans Jones
Established in 1972, Evans Jones‘ planning and property management services has seen a lot of change in Cheltenham’s architectural landscape. Managing Director David Jones tells…
Cheltenham BID Renewal Vote 2021
The Cheltenham Business Improvement (BID) charter is coming up for renewal in June, with the final tally of votes scheduled for 3 July. We caught…
AGM 2021 – Chamber of Commerce. Chief Executive’s Report
A transcript of Michael Ratcliffe’s report to the AGM: I see from my last year’s annual report that I was asking everyone during June to…
Key takeaways for commercial tenants from Willans’ recent webinar
Your business’s property needs won’t always align with the expiry of your commercial lease, so it’s common for tenants to want to exit their lease early.…
High Court finds that lockdown business rent arrears are recoverable
In the first judgment of its kind since the national lockdown was imposed, a landlord has made a successful application for summary judgment against its…
How trusts can help protect your family & business
People will come across trusts without even realising it. Mr. Bennett in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is desperately trying to find “suitable” husbands for…
Wave of support for Community Connexions
Community Connexions welcomes a new addition to its fleet. Thanks to the generosity of Tidal Training Ltd and Tidal Training Direct Ltd, Community Connexions now…
Evans Jones make new appointments in line with future growth plans
Evans Jones, the UK-wide firm of Property and Planning Consultants have made some key appointments and promotions in line with their future growth plans. David…
Members Discounts to the Cheltenham International Film Festival 2021
Cheltenham International Film Festival Returns For Its Third Season Members of the Chamber will be able to watch Festival films at a special, hefty discounted…
Cheltenham: Recovery and Renewal Post-Pandemic
The worst pandemic and economic crisis in a century wasn’t the start Gareth Edmundson had anticipated when he took on the role of Chief Executive of…
Member Profile: Camille Patricot, Clockwise Cheltenham
You wouldn’t think opening a business in the middle of a pandemic would be the thing to do. But such is the confidence of serviced…
Eagle Tower adopt Cheltenham based charity CCP
Eagle Tower has entered into an agreement to adopt the Cheltenham based charity Caring For Communities and People (CCP). The agreement which is for the…
Sponsorship Opportunities with Cheltenham International Film Festival
Cheltenham International Film Festival 2021 Honorary Patron – Simon Pegg Would you like to associate your company with significant exposure and coverage, reaching audiences…
The wellbeing benefits of working from an Office
Many businesses are now taking steps to bring employees back to their offices whether that is on a full-time or part-time basis. We have all…
Supporting the Local Community
Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Clubs of Cheltenham have teamed up to conduct a survey on the attitudes and activities of Cheltenham residents…
Introductory offer to all Chamber Members
To celebrate the beginning of business getting back to some sort of normal, and to introduce ourselves to you, we are delighted to offer all Chamber…
Income tax – what executors should know
Income tax is something we think about regularly during our lifetime. We constantly ask questions such as “have we paid enough?” and “does HMRC owe…
Management buyouts rise in popularity
There’s little doubt that current market conditions are making traditional mergers and acquisitions more difficult. Some potential purchasers are taking a more conservative approach to…
Cheltenham Rotary Covid-19 Vaccine Appeal
Cheltenham Rotary is leading the way in the country by launching campaign, asking people to donate the cost of their Covid-19 vaccine so that people…
Member Profile – Eoin McQuone, Go Climate Positive
The demands on businesses to be more environmentally sustainable have increased significantly over the past decade, accelerating further after the UN Paris Agreement in 2016.…
Harrison Clark Rickerbys Free Webinars
13th April 12:00pm– 1:30pm, Family Businesses working webinar – BOOKING LINK Knowing how to identify when a pinch point is coming, successfully delivering your strategy…
HARRY RICHARDS OBITUARY 1936 TO 2021
Harry Richards was a former President of the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce from 2000 to 2001. Under Harry’s enthusiastic stewardship, and able assistance from Ron…
Can employers require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Between the sudden need to accommodate homeworking and the introduction of furlough, most employers have had to make changes to their working practices since the…
Residential possession claim delays: an end in sight?
Private residential landlords have faced a tough couple of years with changes to the tax regime, increasing obligations, issues with recovery of unpaid rent and…
Vacant possession: A cautionary tale
In an interesting case decided in December 2020, the High Court considered whether a tenant who exercised a break clause went too far in making…
Cohabitating couples: Top tips for legal protection
The Office of National Statistics reports that just over half (50.4%) of the population in England and Wales opt for marriage or civil partnerships, but…
Two new private client lawyers at Willans as firm continues expansion
Two lawyers have joined the private client division of Willans, as the Legal 500-rated Gloucestershire law firm continues to grow. Janine Guthrie, a chartered legal…
Cheltenham’s Cyber Future. Challenges and Opportunities
On Thursday 11th March, Bruce Gregory, Managing Director of Hub8 and Director of CyNam gave a fascinating overview of the town’s cyber ambitions and how…
The search for Gloucestershire’s most talented pets goes to the public vote!
Watch the shortlisted video pet entries and vote for your favourite ones to decide who wins the virtual pet competition, in aid of Cheltenham Animal…
Gloucestershire Airport: Key Player in County’s Future Growth
Gloucestershire Airport has always been an important transportation link in the Southwest to UK and international destinations. Yet, it had the potential to make an…
Member Profile: Rob Dutton, One over three
Product design is critical to the success of a company. As Steve Jobs said, “Design is not just what it looks like and how it feels. Design…
Cheltenham A&E REACH Campaign Update
Over the winter, REACH has continued to campaign for the long-term future of Cheltenham General Hospital. The public consultation on the NHS “Fit for the…
The search is on for Gloucestershire’s most talented pets! Here’s how to enter a virtual pet competition, in aid of Cheltenham Animal Shelter
11 February 2021 The search is on for Gloucestershire’s most talented pets! Here’s how to enter a virtual pet competition, in aid of Cheltenham Animal…
Two new partners and series of senior promotions at Willans
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The State of the Gloucestershire Jobs Market February 2021
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John Morgan Partnership Launch Cyber Risk Management Hub
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Member Profile: Marcus Broix, Trade with Europe
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Member Profile: CrimeStoppers
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Want to know more about help and financial support for businesses during the Covid crisis?
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Cyber Threats during COVID and Leadership Skills and Business Schools
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Member Profile: Mike Lumsden, Heritage Automotive Jaguar Land Rover
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Gareth Edmundson Chamber Talk
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New partner and appointments at Willans LLP solicitors
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Cheltenham Chamber Online Business Forum 30 September 2.30 pm
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Member Profile – Evenlode Films & Productions
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HCR Covid Update 21 August 2020: 11.58
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12th consecutive year of Lexcel accreditation for Willans
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Update on Government’s COVID Strategy and Key Issues Facing Cheltenham’s Economy
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£400m Golden Valley Development takes another step closer
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Willans announce new charity of the year
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Recognition for two Willans lawyers in independent guide for high-net-worth individuals
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New commercial property Code of Practice
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HCR Covid Update 22 July 2020: 11.08
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Changes to corporate insolvency law
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HMRC to investigate incorrect claims for CJRS and SEISS
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Commercial property & COVID-19 – an update
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LinkedIn Marketing Tips to Help you in 2020
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Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce Business Forum July 2020
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Return to Work checklist – Employees Performing at their Best!
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REACH Survey on Hospital Surgery During COVID 19 Crisis
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Get Ready for Winter While It’s Summer! July Sale!
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Returning to Work: Tips for Effective Employee Engagement
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Cheltenham Begins to Re-open
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Reopening of the Regent Arcade
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Willans announces lawyer promotions across the firm
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Law firm Willans’ celebrates fundraising total of almost £20k following year-long partnership with charity Maggie’s
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HCR Covid Updates 25 June 2020
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RICS Code 2020 – Leasing business premises
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Stoves and Fireplaces of Cheltenham Showroom is now open by appointment only
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Cheltenham International Film Festival Goes Virtual
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Gloucestershire Business Show Launches Business Insights 2020
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CBC Effectively Implements Effective COVID 19 Financial Support Programmes
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NCSC Covid-19 Guidance Launch
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Business immigration and COVID-19: FAQ for employers
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Offer employees a stake in your success with EMI share options
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COVID-19: The landlord’s dilemma
Much has been made of the steps which have been taken by the government to protect both commercial and residential tenants during the current crisis,…
Help Opening Your Business After Covid-19
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Announcing Cheltenham Jazz Festival @ Home
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Cheltenham Town Centre Update 5th May 2020
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Free 30-minute legal consultation for businesses affected by COVID-19
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FOLK2FOLK achieves profitability
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Coronavirus grants & support available for charities
On 8 April, the Chancellor promised a £750m support package to boost the charity sector, of which £370m will go to smaller local charities supporting…
COVID-19: Negotiating Time to Pay arrangements with HMRC
If you have difficulty paying your tax bills due to COVID-19, it may be possible to negotiate with the Revenue and agree some extra time. …
Tax investigations into individuals and small businesses prove lucrative for HMRC
Although historically HMRC has been known to concentrate its tax investigations on large-scale companies, recent evidence points to a shift in focus for the Revenue. …
Evans Jones – Property Forum Online
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Latest Update from HCR re Covid-19 – Updated – 9.16am 4 May 2020
The financial, business and personal effects of Covid-19 are far-reaching and everyone is searching for advice on a wide range of challenges, from how to…
Corporate & commercial issues and coronavirus: FAQ from Willans
The global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the government’s resulting emergency measures have had severe implications for many businesses. Read on for answers to some…
Coronavirus: What it means for residential landlords
The government has passed emergency legislation to protect tenants from eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic, by the Coronavirus Act 2020. These changes affect nearly all…
Willans offering fixed-fee legal support to businesses accessing coronavirus loan scheme
Solicitors Willans LLP have put together a fixed-price legal support package to help guide and advise SMEs applying for assistance under the Coronavirus Business Interruption…
Divorce, family law issues & COVID-19
Family law partner at Willans LLP solicitors, Sharon Giles, answers some frequently-asked questions on the family law-related issues that may arise out of the coronavirus…
Coronavirus Q&A for commercial tenants
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Message from Chamber Chief Executive Michael Ratcliffe MBE
Who would have believed at the turn of the year a chain of events emanating from China would affect so many countries and their communities? Without…
Coronavirus – Welcome Break in Planning Rules for Pubs and Restaurants.
Relaxed planning controls announced to enable pubs, restaurants and cafes to operate as takeaways during the recent outbreak. Chris Marsh, Senior Planner at Evans Jones,…
Coronavirus Business Appeal
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Cheltenham Voted Best Place to Live in the South West
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Removing a director from a company
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Who will make decisions about your health and welfare, if you became unable to?
Though no-one likes to think about losing the ability to manage our own affairs, it can happen. It is important to put arrangements in place…
Support During the Covid-19 Crisis
We are all going to face unprecedented challenges in the coming weeks and months, personally and professionally. As we venture into the unknown and towards…
The Power of the Purple Pound
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The Future of the High Street
David Jones, Managing Director of Evans Jones, Property and Construction experts discusses the future of the UK High Street and the subsequent changes and developments…
The Basic Podcast Start-Up Checklist
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Half Price Fresh: Art Fair Tickets for Chamber News Readers
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Innovative Pop-up Programme at John Lewis & Partners, Cheltenham
The high street in every town and city of the UK is under pressure on several fronts. Changing this trend will take innovative thinking, which…
Cheltenham International Film Festival 2020, 25 – 31 May
A parade of great directors and producers – Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Cannes Film Festival winners and nominees – are coming to Cheltenham for…
Does a director owe a fiduciary duty to a company’s shareholders?
Under the Companies Act, a director owes fiduciary duties to the company in which they hold office, and must not act in a manner which…
Don’t let the ‘small print’ become a big issue
When starting or growing a business, putting in place standard terms and conditions for trading can be considered an unnecessary hassle and cost and the…
New Chairman takes the helm of local medical charity
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Member Profile: Simon Perruzza, Cheltenham Town Community Trust
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Hot Topic: Brexit’s Impact on the Cheltenham Economy
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Trustees’ duties & charity land: Some frequently-asked questions
Getting the best deal for your charity, while complying with charity law, is part and parcel of being a trustee; but what are the legal…
Does my employer own my intellectual property?
Intellectual property rights will arise whenever there are creative endeavors in the workplace. It is important for employers to take steps to ensure that the…
Evans Jones announces The Chamwell Centre as its Charity of the Year
The Chamwell Centre, a ground-breaking new facility for disabled children and adults across Gloucestershire, has been selected as Charity of the Year by Evans Jones…
Get better control of your company cash flow
The importance of cash Cash is the lifeblood of any business. Although success is often measured in terms of revenue or profit, it’s the amount…
Workplace Wellbeing – Is 2020 the Year for SMEs to Step Up?
2019 has seen has some great leaps forward in improving employee wellbeing from large companies in the public and private sector as well as specialised…
Hot Topic – Perspective on 2020, Alex Chalk MP
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What employment law changes will affect Cheltenham businesses in 2020?
A number of employment law changes will be introduced in 2020. There are actions which employers need to take on day one of employment commencing.…
Over £50,000 raised to fund Gloucestershire breast cancer research nurses in just one week!
Our fantastic supporters took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity and raised an astonishing £50,922 in…
Recycle your cards for Cobalt
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Hot Topic -The BID’s Retail Outlook for 2020, Alex Rose, Chair
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Cheltenham Visitor Economy Shows Strong Growth 2019
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Donations double to fund Gloucestershire breast cancer research
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Non-disclosure agreements: 4 frequently-asked questions
Whether you want to protect your ideas and keep a competitive edge, or you want to keep an acquisition or business sale a secret, non-disclosure…
ACAS has published new guidelines for employers on how to manage the impact of the menopause at work.
ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is an organisation which provides advice to employers and employees. Its latest guidance offers advice for employers on…
Remembering 30 years of the Berlin wall
30 years ago this month I was in Berlin covering the fall of the Berlin wall. Then aged 25 years old I got on the…
Are you a trustee? Know your obligations
The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in trust regulation and the penalties for non-compliance can be onerous, requiring great care by trustees.…
Dispelling some of the Coworking Myths
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Are Cheltenham businesses prepared for misbehaviour at their workplace Christmas parties?
Christmas parties provide a memorable way to celebrate the year and thank staff. But, fuelled by alcohol, they are notorious for serious HR issues including…
New faces on the Paish Tooth team
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Hot Topic: New Chief Executive for Cheltenham Borough Council
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Are You Clear for Take-off?
In 2013 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced plans for ‘Amazon Air’. The plan was that small packages under 5 pounds in weight would be delivered…
Workforce succession planning | Q&A with Willans’ employment law partner
There are many aspects to succession planning in businesses – whether it be the business owner’s or investor’s exit plans, how best to hand on…
Challenging the validity of a will by Willans LLP solicitors
What do you do if you think someone’s will may not be valid? There are many ways in which the validity of a will can…
Buying a business or property in the hospitality & leisure sector?
Whether you’re a first-time business buyer entering into the leisure sector, or you’re an experienced hotelier embarking on your next acquisition, the importance of doing…
Hot Topic: Building Cheltenham as a brand
For too long Cheltenham and the Cotswolds have been one of the UK’s best kept secrets. The newly formed Marketing Cheltenham aims to change…
Member Profile: Dunkertons Organic Cider
As we make our way through autumn, Dunkertons Organic Cider gathers in the harvest of premium Herefordshire apples and sets its production facility in motion.…
New Fire Safety Checks are Coming to Gloucestershire Businesses
The Chamber team was delighted to welcome Matt Prentice, Legislative Fire Safety Officer, into our offices last week. Matt visited to inform us and…
FOLK2FOLK appoints new boss and doubles the size of its board
Friday 27th September 2019 – FOLK2FOLK, the multi-award-winning Peer-to-Peer lending platform for local, rural and SME businesses is pleased to announce the formal appointment of…
Shareholders’ agreements: do I really need one?
When starting out, many businesses naturally want to keep costs to a minimum. This often results in them regarding a shareholders’ agreement as something optional…
Succession planning for business owners
If something unexpected befell one of the key people involved in running your business, what would happen? It is important that every business has a…
Turning a blind eye
The court has shed light on the legal concept of ‘dishonest assistance’, in the recent case of Group Seven Limited & Others v Notable Services LLP…
FOLK2FOLK achieves £300 million in lending
2nd September 2019 – FOLK2FOLK, the Cornwall-based Peer-to-Peer lending platform for local, rural and SME businesses, has now surpassed £300 million in lending providing a…
Property rental – is it still worth it?
Over the years many people have made good money by investing in rental properties. Property prices rise steadily and rents cover mortgage repayments. Since 2016…
Working in the gig economy: Are there more protections coming?
Since 2016, the UK gig economy has doubled in size, and workers’ rights are under scrutiny. Companies may soon have to compensate zero-hour workers if…
Highways England – invitation to consultation briefing for A417 Missing Link
We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Transport has confirmed the A417 Missing Link scheme can proceed to a Development Consent…
Member Profile: Cotswold Soft Furnishings and Interiors
The Cotswolds is a region which many look to for elegant design and timeless fashions and decor. A good example of this is the work…
Cheltenham Borough Council Buys Land for Cyber Central Project
A significant step has been taken by the Cheltenham Borough Council in the £37.5m purchase of land near GCHQ. Neil Hopwood, Programme Manager, explains how…
5 easy ways to instantly improve your email marketing
Here are five really simple tips which you can use immediately to improve your email marketing. With opens on mobile devices now exceeding 50%, it’s…
Leisure At Cheltenham Signs As Cheltenham Town Fc’s Fitness Partner
The team at Leisure at Cheltenham is delighted to have signed-up as Cheltenham Town Football Club’s official fitness partner for the fifth year running. Leisure…
Lawyers support private equity funding for SW parking control firm
Lawyers for Harrison Clark Rickerbys in Cheltenham advised shareholders and management at Devon-based Premier Park on their private equity funding from Sovereign Capital Partners. Premier…
Backing for defence community wins gold award for HCR
Outstanding support and commitment to defence and the armed forces community, including former members of the armed forces and serving members’ families, has won Harrison…
Completing a successful business sale: it’s all in the planning
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Settlement agreements – what employers need to know
When you need a ‘clean break’ from an employee, a settlement agreement can be a neat solution. This is a written agreement between you and…
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A new Well-Being Festival is coming to Cheltenham. Co-founders Alexandra Davison and Lottie Keble-Wyatt, are joined by Joanna Hill, Trustee and General Manager of The Isbourne,…
InfoSec People | Member Profile
Cyber security is just as much about people as it is technology, says Chris Dunning-Walton, Managing Director of InfoSec People. As an award-winning recruitment company…
Beautiful private estate gardens open for Cobalt charity event
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It is important that every business has a crisis plan in place to make sure that the business can operate without key individuals if needs…
Is it Ever Okay Not to Disclose Information When Selling a Business?
When buying a business and assets, the default position is that everything is “sold-as-seen”. This means that whilst a prudent buyer will want to exhaust…
ATTENTION MEMBERS: What This Website Can Do For You | Claim Your Listing
Firstly, thank you for visiting our website. Regular visitors will have noticed that this website (the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce website) has been updated with…
Willans support Gloucestershire’s finest family businesses in county awards
Willans are delighted to support the Gloucestershire Business Awards for the fourth year running, by sponsoring the ‘Family Business of the Year’ award. The Family…
Bamboo celebrate launch of Cheltenham as CityFibre’s latest full-fibre town
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Member Profile: Nettl of Cheltenham & Gloucester
Are you looking for help with your online marketing? Rosie Batsford, Studio and Account Manager at Nettl for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, explains why her…
The importance of electric vehicles to Gloucestershire’s future | Hot Topic
The growth of electronic vehicles (EV) is being fueled (pun intended) by advances in technology and increasing affordability. Not to mention some rather cool…
Serena Gay, Made4U Podcasts | Member Profile
Serena Gay, founder of Made4U Podcasts, tells us why she’s ideally placed, with a career as a broadcast journalist and voice-over-artist combined with her technical…
Willans Repaints History with Local University
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GDPR – One Year On
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Right on the ball for Pied Piper
Court of a different kind was in session for Cheltenham lawyers Harrison Clark Rickerbys when they hosted a fundraising netball tournament in aid of the…
Tougher regulation for charity trustees
The Charity Commission’s new legal powers were introduced in the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016. They include the power to issue an ‘official…
New rules for mobile phone masts – one year on
The Electronic Communications Code came into force on 28 December 2017, giving telecommunications operators statutory rights to install and operate electronic communications apparatus on, under…
Divorce – what happens to the family business?
Where a family business is involved, divorcing couples and the court have to consider other factors. Family businesses are often the source of much of…
Moving Surgery to Gloucester Hospital
Under proposed plans, Cheltenham Hospital’s emergency and inpatient general surgery – abdominal surgery – would be removed from Cheltenham and patients will have to travel…
M5 Junction 10 Upgrade
The government has announced that plans can move forward to allow traffic to join and exit the M5 in both directions at junction 10. Gloucestershire…
Joint Core Strategy
The Joint Core Strategy (JCS) is a partnership between Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, and Tewkesbury Borough Council. The JCS was adopted by the three…
A417 Missing Link
The A417/A419 provides an important route between Gloucester, Cheltenham and Swindon that helps connect the West Midlands and the north to the south of England…
Improvements to High Street Pedestrianised Zones
The Chamber has campaigned, alongside Cheltenham BID, for desperately needed improvements to the pedestrianised area at the East end of High Street. Our joint appeal…
Boots Corner Trial Closure – Now Reversed
Update 20th December 2019: The county council’s cabinet unanimously voted to reopen the route through Boots Corner after it has been closed to traffic since…
Cheltenham Growth Hub
GFirst LEP and Gloucestershire University have set up a Growth Hub at the University site at Oxtalls, Gloucester. This is to support Business Growth through…
Parking Charges in Cheltenham Town Car Parks
The Chamber knows that councils have to charge for parking to ensure turnover in car parks, to help with the provision of local services and…
IT Schools Africa Launches New Local Digital Learning Initiative
TECH Connect is a new digital learning centre in Cheltenham, run by IT Schools Africa as part of its vision to facilitate improved opportunities for…
The Benefits Of Business Networking in Gloucestershire
Business networking is described as a social activity where businesspeople and entrepreneurs meet to build social capital and form relationships that create opportunities, share information…
Tribute to Peter Wood, former Chamber President 1993-1994
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Peter Wood, who was President of the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce 1993-1994. Peter was a…
Gloucestershire Business Show 2019 | Hot Topic
We caught up with Pete Allison, CEO, County Business Shows, to find out about the highlights of this year’s show and the benefits of relocating …
Cheltenham Cyber Park update | Hot Topic
Momentum is building around plans for a Cyber Park in western Cheltenham. Tim Atkins from Cheltenham Borough Council gives an update on the project…
Chamber Chief Executive Michael Ratcliffe Awarded MBE
The Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate its Chief Executive, Michael Ratcliffe, for being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List…
Twinning Trip to Göttingen 2019
Plans are underway for the main twinning trip this year to Cheltenham’s twin town of Göttingen in Germany from Thursday 25 July to Friday 2 August…