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Cheltenham Civic Society

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PROMOTING high architectural and planning standards, PROTECTING features of historic and public interest and EDUCATING on Cheltenham’s heritage.

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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
After the inappropriate ‘dalek litter bins’, we now have inappropriate cycle lockers blighting our conservation area. No thought for aesthetics or DUTY towards the conservation area. We thought Cheltenham BC had grasped the importance of high quality design in the CA.
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
An enviable trait of an architect must be the ability to leave a legacy to future generations, the pinnacle of which might be a building’s eventual listing. So why are they content to put their names to mediocre rubbish that might not even survive them?
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Like other significant schemes and sites, we continue to monitor the important Cavendish House site. We know that @CheltenhamBC has been speaking to owner Canada Life about planning options for at least 4 years so why is an application taking so long? www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
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Cavendish House owners 'committed' to redevelopment amid concerns over delays
'The slow progress demonstrates the opacity and turgidity of the pre-application process and the owner’s lack of commitment to the town'
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Our quarterly newsletter is out and can be viewed here: issuu.com/cheltcivicso... Includes an update on the Prom’s paving, examination of the s72 duty to conservation areas, English devolution and our latest blue plaque.
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OurTown Issue 38, Spring 2025
The newsletter of the Cheltenham Civic Society
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Dutch gables.
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
In an attempt to deter people spitting out chewing gum, Cheltenham Borough Council has graffiti-ed the pavements. How is that helping to keep the town looking smart? What message does it send to all the taggers and vandals who damage our town?
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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
🚂 The Society’s Connor McNeill is on BBC TV 1 Politics London on Sun 13th April at 1000hrs. He will be discussing Network Rail’s latest plans for Liverpool Street Station. #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation #LISSCA #heritage #railwaystations #listedbuildings #architecture #planning #steamtrains
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Not only is this building on lower High Street inappropriate for the Conservation Area, it is degrading quickly. It’s just 13 years old. How did we get this so wrong?
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The Planning Forum walked round the lower High Street area yesterday. This is the oldest part of town with evidence of burgage plots and an interesting mix of buildings in the Central Conservation Area - and some really charming ones.
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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
This online talk celebrates one of the finest building materials of the Victorian and Edwardian period. Glazed terracotta or faience was an ideal facing material for Britain’s smoky and sooty cities. Read more and book your ticket here: bit.ly/3Eq1TmN #heritage
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
These pictures show a model reinstatement being done outside the Brewery. Note the stone was taken out without damage, set aside carefully, the bollard replaced (so waiting for concrete to set), ready for correct reinstatement. This has been done by a local building company.
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Shit Planning @planningshit.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The RTPI do some truly outstanding work across the planning profession. However it would be great if, when choosing housing images, they didn’t keep perpetuating the poorly designed crap that guidance and best practice suggests we don’t keep building!
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
👉 Successive governments have blamed the planning system for rationing & slowing the supply of homes. 👉 But the housing crisis is driven overwhelmingly by 2 factors: 🔸 Reduced investment in socially rented homes. 🔸 A failure to focus on effective *delivery mechanisms* rather than planning consents.
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Planning 👏 is👏 not👏 the 👏problem 👏 🔗 Craig Bennet, The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/01/uk-housebuilders-very-bad-at-building-houses-says-wildlife-charity-ceo
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UK housebuilders ‘very bad’ at building houses, says wildlife charity CEO
Land speculation to blame for lack of progress amid Labour drive to build 1.5m new homes, says Wildlife Trusts head
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This beautiful building was pulled down in 1968, a victim of a street widening scheme for the benefit of cars. Its replacement doesn’t seem much slimmer so did it really have to go?
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Architects' Journal @news.architectsjournal.co.uk · 31/03/2025
OPINION: In picking designers rather than designs, the architectural competition for this new national memorial somehow manages to be less progressive than those of the Victorian era, writes Ike Ijeh
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The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial contest fails to reflect a meritocratic Britain
The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial contest fails to reflect a meritocratic Britain
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
We’re pleased common sense has prevailed but one has to ask why Cheltenham keeps finding itself in these situations. Are we really the only ones who notice the degradation and are prepared to do something about it? www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
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Decision to halt Cheltenham Promenade tarmac plans hailed as victory
More than 2,000 people opposed the plans which Gloucestershire highways chiefs have now decided to pause and reconsider
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
We’re having a last push before our petition closes on Monday. Please help us reach 2500 signatures by signing then not just sharing, but actively persuading others to sign too. Love our York stone! Sign here: chng.it/rXWXbgc5Rc
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
What a beautiful evening!
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Create Streets @createstreets.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Do you work for a council, landowner or developer trying to improve our streets and squares with urban greenery? Would you like to know more about where and how to 'green up' ? If so then...
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Some of the comments we’ve received from our petition. It seems only Gloucestershire County Council is oblivious to the aesthetic and heritage importance of the York stone on the Promenade. Sign our petition here: chng.it/kx9dzHFJQS
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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
What could the Planning & Infrastructure Bill mean for the new towns? 🏘️ The Bill lays the foundations it's up to Government to put them in the right places and ensure they are the best they can be. Read our latest blog from @mauricelange.bsky.social 👇
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What could the Planning and Infrastructure Bill mean for the new towns? - Centre for Cities
The Planning & Infrastructure Bill lays the foundations for new towns. Now it is up to Government to put them in the right places and ensure that they are the best they can be.
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Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Take a moment to think about what could replace these bollards. There's one simple answer... In many cases, street trees could be planted where bollards are placed and provide a wealth of benefits to local people 🌳🌲
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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 17/03/2025
We're looking for a volunteer board minutes secretary. Full details here on the excellent @reachvolunteering.org.uk website reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/board-mi...
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Board minutes secretary
This Ongoing role vacancy is based in Dorchester, Dorset. Skills required: Office and Administration Management. Volunteer for a small but forward looking charity passionate about a better built envir...
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Over 1000 signatures demonstrates the public interest in the Promenade and especially the threat from a complacent Highway Authority that wants to rip up the Yorkstone and tarmac it instead. Please add your signature and share with friends and family: chng.it/kx9dzHFJQS
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
“Hundreds back call to halt plan to tarmac Cheltenham's iconic Prom.” Actually, it’s almost 1,000! You can sign here: chng.it/kx9dzHFJQS www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
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Hundreds back call to halt plan to tarmac Cheltenham's iconic Prom
'The Prom is vital to our heritage and the town’s overall attraction. Any move to downgrade it must be firmly rejected by all of us'
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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The Victorian is out now dedicated to West Yorkshire! Our members have just taken delivery of the March edition of our magazine. It is part of the Society's membership benefits, and comes out three times a year. Join the Society to receive your copy bit.ly/3OnP6mx #WestYorkshire #heritage
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Rob Hattersley @robhattersley.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Enjoyed visiting Nothe Fort run by #Weymouth Civic Society this afternoon with chair James Farquharson. They passed the 100,000 visitor mark in 2024. Great example of a civic society protecting heritage, engaging community and making it pay. Much to learn. #MakingPlacesGreatTogether
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Worcester can do it. Bath can do it. Even Cirencester can do it - properly laid, properly maintained, appropriate town centre paving in historic settings. So why can’t Cheltenham do it? Please sign our petition here: www.change.org/p/preserve-t...
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
If you think deregulating #planning will result in the #homes the country needs, see below. 'Permitted development rights' mean that new homes can be created without proper planning permission - and some of the results are shockingly bad. Join the TCPA to help to change this.
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If you support streamlined planning, ask yourself this: what if someone built a new home on your roof? | Kirsty Major
Adding two storeys to an existing block of flats meant an ordeal for its residents. In this age of ‘build, baby, build’, are there enough protections, asks Kirsty Major, a deputy Opinion editor for…
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Philip Oldfield @sustainabletall.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Love it! www.archdaily.com/1027716/hote...
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
This looks great! Really good to hear younger voices sharing their research and ideas.
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
The state of the Promenade’s paving isn’t a recent concern. Gloucestershire County Council’s neglect of the Promenade has been evident for years: see pics. Note their reinstatements consistently fail, not the whole area. Please sign the petition here: chng.it/kx9dzHFJQS
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Cheltenham Civic Society @cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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Tarmac plan for Promenade flagstones blasted as 'fixing Cheltenham on the cheap'
'Does Bath rip up flagstones and replace them with tarmac? Does Oxford infill its beautiful streets with tarmac cowpats? No, they respect and protect their heritage and do what is right'
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