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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.

Top score for Cotswold District Council as it puts nature at its heart

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:20:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has been recognised as one of the best-performing authorities in the country for nature recovery, according to the national Nature Emergency Scorecards - reflecting its strong commitment to protecting and restoring one of the UK’s most valued landscapes.

Council forced to withdraw from Moreton-in-Marsh housing appeal as planning system stacks the odds against local decision-making

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:03:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has confirmed it is withdrawing from a public inquiry into a proposed 195-home development in Moreton-in-Marsh, after concluding that the national planning system now leaves councils with little realistic chance of defending refusals of this kind.

Government again refuses to rethink Cotswold housing target after council stressed community concerns and constraints

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:00 Z

Minister’s reply to leader follows firm consultation response by Council on yet more planning policy changes that do “not recognise rural authority challenges”

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.