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From Covid response to lasting impact: Local heroes recognised across the Cotswolds

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:33:00 Z

In the latest round of Unsung Heroes Awards, community champions across the Cotswolds were celebrated for supporting residents through crisis, mentoring young people, and saving lives.

Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:42:00 Z

Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to Government, outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of its long-term devolution pathway.

Roman soldiers march into the Corinium Museum

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:49:00 Z

Cirencester’s Roman past will step into the present as the Corinium Museum welcomes the Ermine Street Guard for two action-packed days of living history this Easter.

Cross-border collaboration strengthens action on fly-tipping

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:17:00 Z

A stop‑and‑search operation on the Cotswold - Stroud district border has helped crack down on fly‑tipping and illegal waste activity - sending a clear message that while waste criminals don’t respect borders, neither do our enforcement teams.

Last chance for Gloucestershire residents to share their views on reorganisation of local councils

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:49:00 Z

Residents and communities in Gloucestershire have just a few days left to take part in a government consultation on how local government in the county could be organised in future.

Community input shapes next steps in Cotswold District Council’s Local Plan update

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:54:00 Z

Council publishes summary of consultation responses - and is continuing to thoroughly consider feedback, assess sites and complete technical evidence before publishing the next draft Local Plan later in the summer

“Wonderful and intriguing” Early Bronze Age artefacts to go on display at the Corinium Museum

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:51:00 Z

A rare collection of Early Bronze Age artefacts, including objects buried with a tribal ‘chieftain’, will go on display at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester this month.

New councillor elected to Cotswold District Council

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:05:00 Z

Liberal Democrat candidate Paul Evans has been elected to represent The Beeches ward on Cotswold District Council following the by-election held on 12 March.

800-year-old home brought back to life

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:57:00 Z

As part of National Empty Homes Week (9–15 March 2026), Cotswold District Council is highlighting a success story: the restoration of a property in Cirencester believed to be more than 800 years old, now well on its way to becoming a lived-in home once again.

Helen Martin recognised as one of The Planner’s Women of Influence 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:56:00 Z

Cotswold District Council’s Director of Communities and Place, Helen Martin, has been named as one of The Planner’s Women of Influence 2026.