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"Everyone deserves to live in a safe and secure home": Cotswold District Council approves stronger protections for private renters

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 Z

Private renters across the Cotswold district will benefit from stronger protections against unsafe housing, harassment, and illegal eviction after Cotswold District Council's Cabinet approved an updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy.

Cotswold District Council leader Mike Evemy reacts to Government update on Local Government Reorganisation

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:54:00 Z

Cotswold District Council leader Mike Evemy has responded to news that the Government is "minded to" confirm a single unitary authority for Gloucestershire.

Government sets out next steps for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:36:00 Z

Following an initial review of the local government reorganisation decisions it made earlier this year, the Government has announced today that, before Christmas, it is “minded to” confirm a single unitary authority for Gloucestershire.

Time running out to comment on Cotswold District Council’s Local Plan

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z

Residents, businesses, community groups and others are being urged to have their say on Cotswold District Council's proposed Local Plan before the consultation closes at on 3 November, marking the final opportunity to submit comments before the Plan is sent for independent examination.

Cotswold fly-tipper caught out by evidence left in rubbish

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:42:00 Z

A builder has been fined £1,000 after Cotswold District Council’s environmental enforcement team tracked down the source of a large fly-tip discovered on Sandywell Lane near Dowdeswell.

Council leader presses minister to reduce Cotswold housing target

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:19:00 Z

The Leader of Cotswold District Council has taken the Council’s case for a lower housing target directly to Government, telling a housing minister that the number of homes being asked of the Cotswold District is too high.

Roman revenge: rare curse tablets to go on display at Corinium Museum

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:14:00 Z

Visitors to the Corinum Museum in Cirencester will have an opportunity to view a rare set of Roman curse tablets from the Cotswolds for the first time when they go on public display.

“Would I recommend solar? Absolutely!” – £115,000 a year savings for Cotswold households

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 Z

Three years of partnership between Cotswold District Council and solar specialists MakeMyHouseGreen has seen close to 100 households install solar panels, helping residents cut their energy bills while reducing carbon emissions.

Help spread the word: Council appeal to reach local LGBT veterans before deadline

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:34:00 Z

Cotswold District Council is asking residents to help spread the word and reach LGBT veterans in the district who could be eligible for recognition for the way they were treated while serving in the Armed Forces.

Thirteen years of changing young lives: the Unsung Heroes behind Campden Edge

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:01:00 Z

It might have started as just a few drumming lessons, but for one young student in the north Cotswolds, those lessons were the beginning of a journey that would take them all the way to a top music school and towards a future in music.