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Cheltenham steps into March with energy, questions, and a clear plan. We start on the streets: Festival week is almost here, and we break down the practical measures designed to keep the town safe and respectful—extra patrols, mounted officers, taxi marshals, and the return of Ask for Angela and Operation Vigilant. We talk cleanliness campaigns, crowd hubs, and the transport choices that make race days smoother for visitors and locals alike.

From there, we move to the stories shaping daily life. Tents outside Cavendish House spark debate over compassion, vacant buildings, and rough sleeping in a wet winter. A consultation on forming a new Cheltenham Town Council raises fresh possibilities for parks, events, allotments, and a ceremonial mayor. Flood sensors arrive on busy roads in a county pilot, promising earlier alerts and fewer closures. Planning news turns a page for Pillar House on Bath Road, balancing Regency heritage with much‑needed homes. And a row over EV charging bays in Charlton Kings asks a tough siting question: how do we build equitable charging without choking narrow school streets?

Our guest, Robert from Tallon Tattoo's, brings a grounded, generous look at a craft many admire from the pavement. He shares how his Cheltenham studio grew fast after lockdown, why strict hygiene and licensing are non‑negotiable, and what honest pricing looks like for sleeves and day sessions. Expect plain talk on pain (palms and armpits top the list), second‑skin dressings, realistic healing timelines, and the moments a good artist will decline a design. He’s also got news: a Gloucester studio is on the way, meeting demand where many of his clients are based. If you’re considering your first tattoo, you’ll leave with practical steps—research your artist, be in good health, and think long term.

We round out with what’s on: Wychwood Festival’s 20th anniversary lineup at the Racecourse, botanical sketching on Mothering Sunday, theatre, comedy, and a calendar full of gigs and talks. Plus, there’s a new fan‑mail link in the show notes for community notices and local events you want us to spotlight. Enjoy the listen, share it with a friend who loves Cheltenham’s buzz, and if you haven’t already, follow or subscribe and leave a quick review—it helps more neighbours find us.

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