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“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.

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.