As the days grow longer and Cheltenham begins to glow with the promise of summer, The Queens Hotel Cheltenham is delighted to welcome guests and locals alike to enjoy the

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something on the horizon—it is here, shaping the way businesses operate every single day. From automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency, to supporting decision-making and

The C2S Awards Judging Day once again proved to be a powerful reminder of the strength, innovation and ambition within our business community. Bringing together an outstanding panel of judges

University of Gloucestershire will showcase emerging writers and artists at the launch of its 15th anthology of new writing and art, Ink and Influence. Since the series began in 2007,

System15 has successfully achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification following a rigorous independent audit, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to cyber security excellence. Having held the Cyber

Randall & Payne are pleased to announce that Rob Case has been appointed as Managing Partner, succeeding Tim Watkins, who is stepping aside from the role after a successful period

With up to five generations now working side by side, the UK workforce is undergoing one of its biggest shifts yet. In this C2S Voice piece, we explore how organisations

Orchard Trust is excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026! OchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust’s popular accessible music festival, designed especially for people with

It’s often the simplest conversations that stay with you. This week, we spent time with Prosperity Care talking about something many businesses will recognise—redundant IT equipment. Laptops, screens, tech that

Early Bird Price Now Available! Stand bookings are now open for C2S Educational Outreach Live 2026, taking place on Wednesday 25th November 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. Now in its

As part of our C2S Best Practice series, we were delighted to visit Commercial at their Cheltenham headquarters—bringing together members for an insightful and inspiring morning of shared learning. From

The countdown is on for the C2S Business Awards 2026, and ticket sales are officially open! This year’s event promises to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of business

A Full House at Dunkerton Park Last week, the C2S Awards Shortlist Celebration brought together nearly 300 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators for an evening of recognition, celebration, and connection.

From 1 April, Rachel Stewart and Jon Rathbone will take over as Joint Managing Directors at Hughes Paddison, following the retirement of long-serving Managing Director Jane Brothwood. Both Rachel and

Inspiring Women in Business Profiles As we approach International Women’s Day, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on some of the exceptional women shaping our business community. These are women

If your workspace has the potential to do more, like supporting growth, reflecting your culture, or enabling new ways of working, then next step is knowing how to turn that

Join us in Cheltenham for our in-person insight evening. If you’re considering a career in accountancy after school or college, join us for our in-person insight evening to discoverBishop Fleming

Mapping stakeholders exposed untapped influence this business didn’t know it had. Working with Distinct Group, a leading cleaning company, I supported them to map their stakeholders for the very first

We’re delighted to see Louise Mortimer stepping into the role of Managing Director at James Ford Design (jdf), a business well known for helping organisations turn ambitious ideas into clear,

Johnathan Dudley, Head of Manufacturing and Corporate SMEs: “The downgrade in growth forecasts and rising unemployment is worrying. Lower growth means lower tax revenues, and without tighter spending control something

Creating confidence and fostering enterprise will be crucial if Gloucestershire and the South West is to weather the current economic climate, the regional head of audit, tax, advisory and consulting

Join us for a special charity match as Hartpury BUCS Men take on the Royal Navy Rugby Union in an exciting floodlit fixture, raising funds for Rugby 4 Heroes, our chosen

At Lillian Faithfull, physiotherapy isn’t an occasional visit; it’s part of daily life. Across our homes, residents are supported by our team of in-house physiotherapists: Martin DeGroodt, Anna Pothen, and

26 02 2026 – For immediate release Gloucestershire College Commended in First Wave of Inspections Under New Ofsted Framework.   Gloucestershire College is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report following

Last week, C2S hosted one of the most forward-looking events of the year — Vision 2026, in partnership with award-winning global agency DRPG Group. Designed to inspire, challenge, and energise,

Preparations well underway for an enjoyable Cheltenham Festival 2026 As Cheltenham prepares to welcome tens of thousands of visitors for the return of the Cheltenham Festival (10 to 13 March

Juice Recruitment is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Hulme as Business Development Manager. Dan joins the business to further strengthen and drive our commercial and industrial temporary recruitment

We are pleased to share our latest Legal Focus with you.  In this edition, we explore a range of topical issues, including: …along with much more. Read and download the

The C2S Business Awards 2026 were officially launched this week at Laithwaites, bringing together an inspiring mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region to mark the

A new coffee shop for Starbucks franchisee The Magic Bean Company in Kingsway, Gloucester has reached practical completion.  Robert Hitchins Ltd has developed the 1,744 sq ft drive-thru and coffee

The National Cancer Plan sets out how the government will improve cancer services so that 3 out of 4 people diagnosed with cancer survive for 5 years or more by

A new creative-led growth marketing agency, Mondevo, has officially launched with a clear mission: to bring global creative standards to ambitious, growing businesses. Founded by Matt Hurley, a former Creative

Last week we had another packed house at our Quarterly C2S Property & Construction Focus! In collaboration with our OfficialPartners McLoughlin Planning Ltd, we once again welcomed 60+ professionals from

Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre is celebrating the end of a hugely successful 2025/26 pantomime season, as Robin Hood and His Merry Men closed with glowing audience reviews, with many hailing it

As part of the joint enforcement operation during Cheltenham’s November race meet, on Friday 15 November 2025, a Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicle was inspected by the Avon and Somerset Police taxi

Kicking off the year with a full house for the C2S & Cheltenham Racecourse Business Breakfast This month’s C2S Quarterly Business Breakfast, held in collaboration with Cheltenham Racecourse, treated guests

UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets has appointed Becky Hudson as Office Managing Partner of its Gloucester office. Becky, who joined the accountancy world as a school

In a world where “growth” too often defaults to scale at any cost, I’m honoured to work with clients who redefine what success actually looks like. Reading-based Vintage Roots is

Worcestershire, Tuesday 20 January 2026 – DRPGroup has announced a series of senior leadership appointments and a strengthened UK leadership structure, as part of the Group’s wider strategy for sustained

Stephen Blackman, Principal Economist at NatWest Tha NatWest Team  Stephen is a principal economist at NatWest. He has worked in both the public and private sectors, including universities, and provided

Really good to step out of the day-to-day this week at our latest C2S Leader Boardroom, brilliantly hosted by Lakes in Tewkesbury. ☕️🧠 A huge thank you to Mike Gahir,

Lease Electric, a Gloucestershire-based electric vehicle (EV) leasing company, has met with Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Member of Parliament for The North Cotswolds and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee,

Join Cheltenham Festivals at Dunkertons for a fun, high-energy fundraising quiz night! Gather your brightest friends, put your knowledge to the test and compete for brilliant prizes — all while helping us

Fire Wardens in the Workplace – What You Need to Know Fire safety is one of the most important responsibilities for any business. In the UK alone, hundreds of fire-related

Robert Hitchins Investment Properties has completed a comprehensive refurbishment of 31–32 Queen Square, one of Bristol’s most prestigious business addresses.  The project, which has been project-managed by Colliers’ as well

Lease Electric is pleased to announce its official partnership with C2S, following its sponsorship of the Corporate Social Responsibility Category at the C2S Business Awards 2025. Through this involvement, Lease

Are you interested in joining our Cheltenham BID Board team? Our BID company is managed by a small staff team and governed by a Board of Directors. The Company Articles

Tax returns should be on everyone’s mind as the New Year kicks in, tax specialists at national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe are reminding. Nick Latimer, tax partner

System 15, the advisor-led managed IT services provider, is celebrating a decade of redefining how organisations approach technology, cybersecurity, and digital strategy. Founded in 2015 to challenge an industry dominated

As economic pressure builds and tax changes reshape budgets, many B2B organisations are questioning how much to invest in marketing next year. But the companies that will perform best in

Award-winning Cheltenham-based Public Relations agency HeadOn PR has expanded its team with the appointment of Liliyana Goodier as Account Executive, following a year of strong growth and evolving client needs.  The agency has seen a 25% increase

This December, there are plenty of ways to get into the festive spirit with our C2S community 🎄✨. From enjoying the magical Winter Wonderland at Malvern with members Tarren Production

We are absolutely delighted to share the final results from this year’s Poppy Appeal, and what an incredible achievement it is! ❤️ Thanks to the commitment, and enthusiasm of all

🎄 C2S Christmas Lunch – A Wonderful Celebration Together Last week we welcomed around 100 members of the C2S community to our annual Christmas Lunch, held in the beautiful surroundings

For more than eight years, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with the team at Elmrep. Over that time, we’ve watched the business evolve, strengthen its offering and grow

We’re delighted to share that outline planning permission has been granted for up to 95 new homes on land west of Marlborough Road, Royal Wootton Bassett on behalf of Richborough. The approval

Sandler Training – Heart of England are thrilled to announce that they have partnered with Gloucester Rugby, Sandler led by Paul Hillis and Nigel Dunand, have become Gloucester Rugbys Official

Business confidence really matters because it shapes decisions. When businesses aren’t clear about what’s coming next, they pause. They delay investment in equipment, technology, recruitment and expansion — and when

The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025 has concluded with a landmark edition, marking a record-breaking year for ticket sales and reaffirming the enduring power of literature festivals.  Over ten vibrant days, Festival-goers from across the UK

At Nimble Elearning, we’ve always believed that business can – and should – be a force for good. We’re proud to announce that we’ve joined a global community of companies

HBD, part of Henry Boot, has secured outline planning consent for the first phase of the landmark £1bn Golden Valley scheme being delivered in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council. Golden

Golden Valley, the landmark £1bn development in Gloucestershire, has launched a brand-new Skills Hub at a House of Commons reception. Golden Valley is a flagship innovation and technology project in

HBD, part of Henry Boot, has appointed a contractor for Golden Valley as it prepares for work to start on-site at the landmark £1bn scheme adjacent to GCHQ in Cheltenham.

Our festive bookings are flying faster than Santa’s sleigh! Reserve your Christmas lunch, team celebration, or festive stay at Hawkwood and let us do the rest. Choose from two or

Huge congratulations to Jack and the Switch Health team for running the Cheltenham Half Marathon. The team took to the route for the first time with Jack making it through

What a great way to end the week, a superb lunch at The Ivy Collection hashtag#cheltenham. The room was packed, not a spare seat in the room! The atmosphere buzzing

Gloucestershire College, in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), has announced a new Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship to support talent development and upskilling

A New Chapter Begins We’ve been building towards this moment for a long time — and it’s finally here! This quarter marks a milestone in our journey as we evolve

23rd Annual Charity Sporting Dinner In aid of Young Lives v Cancer – Gloucester City Mission and Rotary charities with speaker Barry McGuigan MBE Former Professional Boxer, Boxing Promoter and