We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Cheltenham Borough Council in South West across 38 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Exclude public for exempt items
The committee agreed to exclude the public from the remaining agenda items because the business would likely disclose exempt information relating to an individual and their identity. This is a procedu…
“I would like to um uh go to the vote for the following. That in accordance with section 100A for Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded fro…”
Street trading refusal on generator grounds
The committee refused a new street trading consent for a milkshake trailer in Imperial Gardens because the proposed petrol generator conflicted with the street trading policy and the council’s climate…
“Speaker 7: The committee has obviously taken into account the written objections of the Environmental Protection team, obviously, the oral application…”
SEV policy revised
Council adopted a revised sexual entertainment venue licensing policy following consultation and engagement with stakeholders. The policy keeps a licensing-led approach, rejects a nil-policy approach,…
“"So, our current SEV policy was adopted in 2010 2020 and it sets out a three-yearly review cycle. The highlights within the report are there to show m…”
License Granted
The subcommittee granted the license as applied for, concluding the hearing.
“The decision of the subcommittee is to grant the license as applied for.”
Decision to grant renewal
Committee voted to grant the SEV renewal as applied for, treating it on its merits with no police objection and considering policy and locality factors.
“7.7a Grant the application as applied for”
Kidnappers Lane housing scheme
A major housing development of 21 zero-carbon dwellings at Kidnappers Lane was approved subject to Section 106 obligations. The scheme includes eight affordable homes, highway works, drainage infrastr…
“Speaker 15: Thank you, Chair. So this application proposes the development of a site on Kidnappers Lane by twenty one zero carbon dwelling together wi…”
Council retrofit works approved
Cheltenham Borough Council's own housing properties at Byron Road were approved for external render changes, solar panels, and new entrance canopies, with the officer noting the scheme should improve …
“Speaker 3: The application sites are number three, eleven, twenty nine, thirty one and thirty five Byron Road. The proposal is to change the render ty…”
Housing audit issues lowering assurance
The annual internal audit opinion was dragged down by housing-related audit findings, especially recharging mechanisms and voids. This creates ongoing pressure on finance and service delivery controls…
“Um so, this is the annual opinion of 2526 for Chenham Burough Council. It gives you the opinion an overall opinion of the assurance we've given to Cha…”
Alstone Avenue insulation scheme
The committee approved external insulation and render works to eight council properties at Alstone Avenue after front-facing cladding was removed from the scheme due to streetscape concerns. The discu…
“Speaker 10: This application is at Allstone Avenue. The proposal is for external insulation and semi rough white render to eight properties owned by t…”
AML policy refreshed
The committee approved an updated proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering policy. The policy was slimmed down to remove operational detail into internal procedures and now includes a staff flowcha…
“Right, moving on to item six, which is the approval of the reviewed and updated proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering policy. Do you want to int…”
Fraud policy updated
The counter fraud and anti-corruption policy was refreshed to reflect the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, including the new offence of failing to prevent fraud, and to add cyber crime c…
“Right, moving on to agenda item seven, the counter fraud and anti-corruption policy. I think we're Yeah. Okay, over to you, Emma. >> So, yes, me again…”
New building safety levy risk
A new corporate risk was added for the building safety levy, which becomes mandatory from 1 October 2026. The council is putting mitigations in place, indicating an emerging compliance and financial p…
“So the changes in this quarter so one risk was added in this quarter. Um and then uh the majority of the risks there's been no change since the last a…”
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