A new phase of engagement for the Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) begins on Monday, 20 October 2025.
The SLP is the shared development plan that will set out the most effective way to manage growth and house building for Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough over the next 20 years.
Drawing on the insights and feedback gathered during the initial engagement in 2024, this is another important opportunity for residents, businesses, and partners to have their say on the future of our area.
Alistair Cunningham, Chief Executive of Tewkesbury Borough Council and Senior Responsible Officer for the SLP, said: “The Strategic and Local Plan will set out where new housing should go, what kind of homes are needed, what jobs and growth we’re aiming for, and the infrastructure required to support it all, whilst protecting the natural and historic environment.
“That includes things like community facilities, flood mitigation, roads and cycle paths, green spaces, sewerage – everything that makes growth sustainable and works for the people who live here.
That’s why your input really matters. We want this to be shaped by the community, not just imposed on it.”
People can explore topic papers and evidence studies, and sign up for notifications about the new papers as they are released, at strategiclocalplan.org.
The topic and evidence papers will cover subjects including: the future role of the city and the towns in the area, how many new homes are needed, and how to support economic growth and jobs for people alongside infrastructure needs.
Some of the topic papers and key evidence papers are for information and awareness, and some will invite people to provide feedback on their content. Each paper will be open for a six-week period.
Workshops will also be held to gather views from groups such as town and parish councils, and local business leaders in housing and economic development.
The programme of online engagement will include short films from leading industry experts who will introduce new subjects.
Engagement runs until June 2026, with pre-submission of the plan to government in July 2026, and the final submission in October/November 2026.