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Council moves to simplify recycling at home for Cotswold residents with trio of changes coming soon

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:00 Z

Cardboard and paper recycling to be collected together – starting later this year
From April 2027, plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled at the kerbside

With a wide range of materials collected at the kerbside bring bank facilities will be closed and removed (charity banks are unaffected).

“Gems at the heart of our communities”: Cotswold district councillors unite to protect local hospitals

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:12:00 Z

The Leader of Cotswold District Council Cllr Mike Evemy has written to Gloucestershire NHS leaders calling for assurances on the future of rural healthcare, following unanimous support from councillors across the political spectrum to safeguard local hospitals described as “gems at the heart of our communities.”

Election announced for the St Michael’s ward following resignation of Councillor Joe Harris

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:42:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has confirmed that an election to fill the vacancy in the St Michael’s ward will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Joe Harris.

Unburied treasure: Iron Age coin hoard coming to Cirencester’s Corinium Museum

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:31:00 Z

Corinium Museum in Cirencester has secured a “hugely significant" Iron Age hoard of more than 160 silver coins, after raising £13,250 for its acquisition.

Council leader bolsters cabinet with new appointment

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:42:00 Z

Cotswold District Council Leader, Cllr Mike Evemy, has appointed Cllr Paul Evans to the cabinet as part of a light-touch change to the authority’s political leadership.

Get crafty with history at Corinium Museum this half term

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:26:00 Z

Travel back in time this May half term as the Corinium Museum in Cirencester launches a programme of family-friendly creative workshops inspired by life, art, and plays from the past.

Summer scams

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:27:00 Z

SPF50 (Summer Protection Factor 50): Read this article and avoid getting burnt! How to stay safe as new scams and frauds target holidaymakers.

Corinium Museum praised for “outstanding curation and excellent customer care” by VisitEngland

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:00 Z

Cirencester’s Corinium Museum’s “extremely well curated” galleries have been recognised by VisitEngland in a recent assessment.

“We’re working on a knife edge”: Cotswold businesses warn of mounting pressures as Council calls for Government action

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:08:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has warned that businesses are facing “increasingly severe difficulties” due to rising costs, economic uncertainty and increased taxation, with some town centres already seeing rising vacancy rates.

Positive progress across services as Cotswold District Council looks to the future

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:19:00 Z

From high customer satisfaction to rising gym membership: three Cotswold District Council reports show the council delivering trusted services, maintaining stable finances, and staying focused on leaving a lasting legacy as it prepares for local government reorganisation.