Cheltenham is a beautiful, green and prosperous town with a wonderful history and heritage. There is much to celebrate in the town, and a great many improvements are under way. Yet Cheltenham also faces many challenges. We cannot simply take the strength of our local economy for granted. We cannot accept the levels of deprivation that exist in some part of the town. More needs to be done to provide decent and secure housing for local people. There is more to do to tackle problems like traffic congestion and anti-social behaviour. 

Liberal Democrats are confident that Cheltenham’s best days lie ahead. To make that aspiration a reality, the town needs a local council that believes in Cheltenham and is prepared to invest in its future. That is the theme which inspires the policies and ideas in this, our 2018 Borough Council manifesto. This is the case for voting Liberal Democrat in the borough elections on Thursday 3^rd May.  

To read our manifesto in full, click here

On Valentine’s Day Liberal Democrats delivered cards to EU citizens in the town telling them how much they are appreciated

Reacting to the news that Cheltenham Borough Council has secured £3million to bring forward a development of much-needed homes in Portland Street, Cllr Andrew McKinlay, cabinet member for development and safety, said: “This is great news for Cheltenham.

It has just been confirmed that the Liberal Democrat Borough Council has been successful in securing £3m of funding for the Portland Street scheme from the government. This scheme will deliver 40% affordable housing.

Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Cheltenham Max Wilkinson says questions must be answered after it emerged that two Gloucestershire NHS bosses paid to attend a Conservative party fundraising event.

In a letter to Max, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust chief exec Deborah Lee and chair Peter Lachecki confirmed that they paid £50-a-head to attend a Tory party dinner with Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt in November.

Sixty eight patients in Gloucestershire have faced waits of half-an-hour or more in ambulances outside A&E so far this winter, Liberal Democrat analysis has revealed. Of these, 11 faced waits of over an hour.

Police in Gloucestershire are facing real-terms cut of £1.05m next year, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

Cheltenham Liberal Democrat members have tonight selected Max Wilkinson as their candidate to take on Alex Chalk and the Conservatives at the next General Election.

Gloucestershire's Liberal Democrats have started a campaign calling for the Home Secretary to stop the cuts to the county’s police force and properly fund it.

Liberal Democrats are calling on Cheltenham’s Member of Parliament Alex Chalk to urge his government to publish the 50 studies commissioned on the impact of Brexit that have been kept from Parliament and the public.

Cheltenham’s residents, businesses and visitors are being asked for their views on proposals to reduce vehicle speeds in residential roads and the town centre to 20 mph.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS have once again raised concerns over the future of Cheltenham hospital as a new NHS pilot will see patients moved to Gloucester

Cheltenham Liberal Democrats are showing they’re committed to providing housing for young people in the town.

Huge congratulations to Councillor Iain Dobie who on Saturday 7th October opened the new BMX Pump Track at the Burrow's Field in Leckhampton. His work with local parents has delivered a first class facility. Another brilliant Lib Dem success story!

Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to reform their ‘Right to Buy ‘scheme and ensure all affordable homes that are sold are replaced.

Labour have avoided debating any issues related to Brexit at their conference in Brighton.

Cheltenham Liberal Democrats have accused the town’s Tory MP of dishonesty and hypocrisy over the content of his current parking petition.

You don’t have to be a cyclist to take part in Cheltenham’s bicycle revolution.

Cheltenham Lib Dem councillor Max Wilkinson talks about getting involved in cycling and the benefits it can bring.

The European Parliament's chief negotiator has assured Cheltenham Borough Council that the town's voice is being heard in the Brexit debate.

 New Lib Dem leader Vince Cable will lead the fight to change the direction of Britain