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Council backs Local Plan to shape growth in the Cotswolds

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:47:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has voted to progress a new Local Plan for the district, setting out how almost 19,000 new homes could be delivered over the next 17 years while protecting the landscapes, heritage and character that make the Cotswolds so special.

Notice of Vacancy Announced for The Blockley Ward

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:08:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has announced that a Notice of Vacancy has been issued for The Blockley Ward following the resignation of Councillor Clare Turner.

Find calm among the collections at Corinium Museum’s immersive sound bath

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:40:00 Z

The calming sounds of Himalayan singing bowls will fill the Hare Gallery at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester this September, as visitors are invited to experience a special immersive sound bath inspired by the changing seasons.

Fly-tippers fined following Council investigations

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:14:00 Z

Two offenders have been hit with hefty fines following separate investigations by Cotswold District Council.

Multi-million pound funding pot opens for community infrastructure projects across the Cotswold district

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:43:00 Z

Infrastructure providers including community groups, town and parish councils, and other eligible organisations, are being invited to apply for a share of more than £4.7 million in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to help deliver projects that improve communities across the Cotswold district.

Heat pump grant increase could benefit off-grid homes in the Cotswolds

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:31:00 Z

Residents across the Cotswold District are being encouraged to explore government grants for heat pumps, with some households now able to access up to £9,000 towards installation costs through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Name of Gloucestershire’s new council confirmed as reorganisation shifts into next phase

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:00 Z

Gloucestershire's new single council will be called Gloucestershire Council, the Government has confirmed – marking another defining moment in the reorganisation of councils in the county.

Watch out for our email – and don’t miss your chance to vote

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:21:00 Z

Cotswold District Council is reminding residents to keep an eye out for important electoral registration emails as this year's annual canvass gets underway.

New Local Plan puts infrastructure, affordable homes and landscape protection at the heart of growth

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has today published the complete draft of its Local Plan, designed with infrastructure at its heart, to deliver more affordable and smaller homes, protect the Cotswolds National Landscape, and give communities far greater certainty against speculative, piecemeal development.

Young fundraiser inspired by grandad among Unsung Heroes celebrated by Cotswold District Council

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:49:00 Z

An inspirational 12-year-old who braved ice, sleet and dark mornings to raise money for Parkinson's UK after his grandfather's diagnosis was one of five Unsung Heroes to be recognised by Cotswold District Council at a full Council meeting last week (Wednesday 15 July).