The Cheltenham Week Ahead: 9 to 15 November 2026

This week in Cheltenham (9 to 15 November 2026): weather, roadworks, events, what's new on the site and the top local stories.

Good morning! Here’s what’s happening in Cheltenham from 9 to 15 November 2026.

Weather for the Next 7 Days

  • Mon 9 Nov: Clear sky, high 10°C, low 3°C.
  • Tue 10 Nov: Moderate rain, high 9°C, low 3°C, 97% chance of rain.
  • Wed 11 Nov: Moderate rain, high 8°C, low 7°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Thu 12 Nov: Few clouds, high 8°C, low 1°C.
  • Fri 13 Nov: Clear sky, high 7°C, low 0°C.
  • Sat 14 Nov: Scattered clouds, high 8°C, low 1°C.
  • Sun 15 Nov: Clear sky, high 8°C, low 1°C.

Roadworks

  • A40/M5 — M5 southbound Jct 10 exit slip road closed including lane closures on main carriageway for works prior to upcoming Jct 10 improvement…
  • M5 — M5 northbound Jct 10 to 9 - hardshoulder closure in place for Gloucestershire County Council works.
  • M5 — M5 southbound Jct 10 hard shoulder closure for works prior to upcoming Jct 10 improvement scheme working with Gloucester Council.
  • A417/M5 — A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout. Carriageway Closure (24/7) for earthworks for Missing Link works. Diversion…
  • A417 — A417 Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout. Carriageway Closure (24/7) for earthworks for Missing Link works…
  • Windyridge Gardens, Swindon Village: road closed, 9 to 11 November (BT).
  • Compton Road, Swindon Village: road closed, 10 November (Gloucestershire County Council).
  • Rose And Crown Passage, St Paul’s: road closed, 10 November (BT).
  • Albion Street, All Saints: temporary traffic lights, 9 to 11 November (BT).
  • Everest Road, Charlton Park: temporary traffic lights, 9 to 20 November (National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands)).
  • London Road, Charlton Kings: temporary traffic lights, 9 to 13 November (BT).
  • Leckhampton Hill, Charlton Park: temporary traffic lights, 10 to 12 November (Severn Trent Water).

See roadworks and street works for the full picture, including anything that comes up at shorter notice during the week.

What’s On

  • Tue 10 Nov: Oxford United vs Cheltenham Town — English Football League Trophy — kick-off 19:00 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Sat 14 Nov: Bath vs Gloucester — The Recreation Ground; English Prem Rugby Cup — kick-off 14:00 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Sat 14 Nov: Exeter City vs Cheltenham Town — League Two — kick-off 12:30 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Sun 29 Nov: Winter Wreath Making: A Creative Workshop with Kitty Rubina-Skye — Mark the start of winter with this creative and cosy festive wreath-making session led by artist facilitator Kitty of… (wilsonmuseum.org.uk)

New on Cheltenham Open Data

This Week’s Top Stories

New kerbside recycling trial to launch in town

Collection bags will be delivered to homes or people can use their own carrier bags and leave them outside. — BBC News

Remembrance tributes paid to fallen across West

Veterans across the region gather to remember fallen soldiers and serving military personnel. — BBC News

I’m still in pain after being possessed by a ghost

Halloween may be over - but these people are still hunting ghosts. — BBC News

In pictures: Knitted poppies and Aardman cider TV advert

A round-up of the best photographs from around the region this week. — BBC News

Somewhere to Eat

Each week we pick a local eatery at random from around the area. This week, why not try The Waypoint At Lilleybrook, located at Lillybrook Golf Club, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. Check for opening hours.

That’s the week ahead. Missed an issue? The newsletter archive has every one, and you can read the day’s headlines any time on Cheltenham Open Data.

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