Local Community Information

We are quickly approaching the time of year when we welcome racegoers from around the country to our neighbourhood to enjoy one of Britain’s largest sporting events. I know for many of our racecourse neighbours this understandably creates a level of inconvenience.

This year’s Festival runs from Tuesday March 11th to Friday, March 14th and I can promise you that the team at the racecourse hugely appreciates the patience and understanding of those who live and work close to the track.

We do listen to the feedback and to the suggestions we receive and are constantly thinking of ways we can mitigate and reduce any issues our local residents might experience as a result of our event.

REPORT A COMMUNITY ISSUE TO THE RACECOURSE:

PHONE:               01242 513014 (Option 5 – Community) / or 07929399775
EMAIL:                 Cheltenham.community@thejockeyclub.co.uk

REPORT A COMMUNITY ISSUE TO THE COUNCIL:

PHONE:               01242 264135

REPORT A CRIME TO THE POLICE:           

PHONE:                101

Two years ago we introduced "Love Our Turf". The impact of this initiative was instantaneous and we saw a massive reduction in anti-social behaviour. Our objective this year is simply to continue the positive momentum we influenced since 2023. We have increased the number of stewards on the street and placed more toilets along the most utilised pedestrian routes to/from the racecourse. Additionally, this year, Love Our Turf will be supported by an extensive advertising campaign that will work in unison with the Council’s own anti-social behaviour strategy.

To aid the arrival and egress of traffic there will be several restrictions imposed on some of the roads around the racecourse. These will almost replicate those at the Festival, although we have to acknowledge that the work being carried out on the Evesham Road Land Stabilisation works may impact on some elements of our traffic plan.

The key points to note:

Evesham Road (A435)

• The section between Hyde Lane traffic lights and the main racecourse roundabout will be closed to non-accredited southbound traffic between 10:00am and 1.:30pm as well as between 3:00pm & 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday only.

• The section from the roundabout towards town will also be closed to all southbound traffic between 3:00pm and 7:00pm on the same days.

New Barn Lane

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  There will be a soft closure of New Barn Lane from the Prestbury end and hard closure at the Evesham Roundabout end to enable racegoers on foot to leave the racecourse safely after the last race (4.05pm).

• Residents whose properties are located along New Barn Lane will be permitted access but patience may be required.

Paddocks Lane / Boulton Road / Hill Top Road/Cleevelands Avenue & Drive

• Access will be restricted to residents only from 9am to 8pm

Albert Road

• Albert Road will be closed from 10am to 8pm, except for buses and horse boxes between 10am and 8pm. Resident access should not be impacted.

Broad Acre Road and Barley Road

• Access will be restricted to residents only to stop racegoers parking in this residential area.

Parking in the vicinity of the racecourse will be restricted to Permit Holders Only. Further information on the permit scheme and terms and conditions can be found on Gloucestershire County Council’s website.

Every vehicle parked on-street will require a “virtual” permit. Residents who have previously registered for a Racecourse permit do not need to reapply for future race meetings. However, please amend your account if you have changed your vehicle. Properties are eligible for a maximum of two permits which are free of charge and there will be special permits available for carers. Residents will need their council tax reference, property address details and vehicle registration number when registering.

To register for a Racecourse Permit please visit the website or telephone 0345 520 7007 (Option 2)