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Cheltenham Borough Council

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40 councillors

Conservative
  
7 / 40

Independent
  
1 / 40

Liberal Democrat
  
29 / 40

People Against Bureaucracy
  
3 / 40

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Non-metropolitan district

Cheltenham borough council


Cheltenham Borough Council is the local authority for Cheltenham, which is split into 20 wards, with a total of 40 councillors elected to serve on the borough council. Since 2002 elections have been held every two years with half of the councillors elected at each election. Following the last election in 2016 there were 29 Liberal Democrat members, 7 Conservatives, 3 representing the People Against Bureaucracy group, and 1 Independent councillor.

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Overview of our successful relationship with cheltenham borough council


History

The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.

Responsibilities

Cheltenham Borough Council carries out a variety of district council functions including:

  • Benefits - Housing and Council Tax
  • Car Parking
  • Concessionary Travel
  • Council Tax - Administration and Collection
  • Elections and Electoral Registration
  • Environmental Health (includes Domestic and Commercial Premises)
  • Food Safety and Hygiene Complaints
  • Noise Pollution and Pest Control
  • Housing Administration
  • Licensing
  • Caravan Sites
  • Planning, including Planning Applications, Advice and Appeals
  • Public Conveniences
  • Health and Leisure Centres
  • Refuse Collection
  • Recycling
  • Tourism and Visitor Information

    • References

    Cheltenham Borough Council Wikipedia
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