If you are going along to Cheltenham Literary Festival I might just see you there. I’m talking about my “Talks Money” book for teens.. tickets are sold out but I’ll be signing books afterwards… maybe see you then!!

Local community groups can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to bring your initiatives to life 📣 If you have a project idea that could make a real difference in Cheltenham, such as enhancing biodiversity, supporting young people, etc, we want to hear from you!

They’re back! The #NCLBAwards2025 return to Cheltenham Town Hall on 5 February 2026 🏆 Nominations are now live and close on 9 November 2025, so don’t miss your chance to shine a light on those organisations supporting children and young people in Cheltenham! 🏛️

Please be aware of this car park scam 📷 We do not use QR codes for payments in our car parks. Please do NOT use the QR codes as they are used by scammers to trick customers into paying via their phone to fraudulent accounts.

A year ago I almost took the North Cotswolds seat, making this a super close marginal next time. With continued hard work and a clear choice now as to how to keep the Tories and Reform out we will win this next time! @LibDems

Party in the Park returns to Pittville Park on Weds 6 August for a full day of free family fun 🤩 This year’s event is bigger than ever, with four themed zones to explore across the park and Prince of Wales Stadium. Watch the video below with Cllr Atherstone to find out more ⬇️

If you're out and about this summer enjoying all that Cheltenham has to offer, remember to #KeepItCleanCheltenham and bin your rubbish🗑️🌳

UK interest rates lowered to 4.25% from 4.5% in second cut this year Follow live coverage:

There's a new pope - white smoke emerges above the Sistine Chapel Follow live as we wait to find out who has been chosen https://t.co/ooN59WvQYK

Today is your day to vote for strong local champions. Today is your day to vote Liberal Democrat. 🔶

Don’t forget! 📢 On 1 May there are 2025 county council elections taking place. You need photo ID to vote at a polling station. Find out what ID is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to by 5pm today (23 April)⬇️ https://t.co/bUhDTibRea

Your polling station may have changed. The closest polling station to where you live may not be the one where you should vote. You will have received your poll card which will have the details of where your polling station is.

Please help us by recycling as much as possible using your kerbside collections. Many items can be recycled at kerbside including tin, plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, foil and food. Textiles, small electricals, coffee pods and batteries can also be left out for collection.

Carving out time for pumpkin decorating this year? Remember to recycle them too! Find some tasty recipes to make with your pumpkin leftovers at @LFHW_UK and swap or donate last year's #Halloween costumes with @gloslibs 🎃👻 See more in our news story ⬇️ https://t.co/8HNo15tIlK

🌞🌞🌞 It's Private Members' Bill day! I promised action on the cost of living and to protect the environment. My Sunshine Bill would do both. It would force developers to put solar energy generation equipment on new homes. Good for the planet. Good for people’s pockets. 🌞🌞🌞

A Youth Mobility Scheme would be great for young people, great for small businesses, and a big step towards repairing the relationship with our European neighbours. But the Prime Minister’s ruled it out. So today at #PMQs I challenged him to think again.

New fitness classes have launched today (Weds 18 Sept) in Up Hatherley, Leckhampton and St Pauls #Cheltenham for older adults. The weekly classes, delivered by Fit for Life, aim to improve strength and balance, reducing the risk of frailty, falls, and social isolation.

Have your say on a proposal to remove the public right of way from an alley on Cheltenham high street. The alley, between Boots and Muffin Break, has a history of anti-social behaviour that has been affecting residents, visitors and businesses.

I'm thrilled to become Culture, Media & Sport spokesperson for the @LibDems. It's a dream job for me. I'm a trained journalist, lifelong sports fan & enjoy galleries and museums. There are some serious policy discussions to have, but before we get to that, here's a few Max Facts.

You're invited to the St Paul's Community Hub Garden celebration event on September 25! 🌷 Thanks to the dedication of residents and the partnership with @gloswildlife, the garden has brought together familiesin the St. Paul’s community. We hope to see you there!