Gary Clarke
The Council’s financial reporting appears to shift the burden onto Cheltenham tenants. Tomorrow, at the Council meeting on 20 July, the administration will present their financial performance for the 2025/26 year. We expect the Cabinet Member for Finance to deliver a polished presentation focusing on prudent management, stability,
* The housing crisis is systematically exacerbated when local authorities prioritise immediate capital extraction over long term social infrastructure. * Cheltenham Borough Council structured the disposal of North Place car park to generate a substantial sale price * A Veil of secrecy in the shape of commercial confidentiality clauses mean the final negotiated
Cheltenham Borough Council is actively promoting shared ownership as a primary solution to the local housing affordability crisis. Property prices in the town remain exceptionally high, and local leaders frequently point to new-build developments as a way for first-time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder.
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