2 Ways the Housing Crisis Is Killing Your Local High Street


The council’s “Clear – Hold – Build” initiative, which they announced an extension for another five years in Gloucestershire Live on June 27, 2025, is presented as a triumph in combating organised crime and anti-social behaviour in areas like The Moors and St Paul’s. A key component, the local lettings
Rents in Cheltenham Are Soaring—And Most Tenants Can’t Keep Up Latest figures from ONS reveal what tenants already know. Every month, your rent takes a bigger bite out of your paycheck—£1,212 on average, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data. That’s a 6.
Dear Councillor, one in three Cheltenham households rents their home, battling sky-high rents, eviction fears, shoddy repairs, and a housing market skewed by Airbnbs—yet many feel ignored by a council some suspect prioritises developers over voters. The Cheltenham Tenant Union (CTU) wants to know: are you aware of these
To the landlords and Airbnb hosts of Cheltenham who strive to provide decent homes and a fair service, we, the Cheltenham Tenants Union, want to be clear: you have nothing to fear from us. In fact, we believe we can actively improve your business. We understand that a tenant union