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Salmonsbury – a celebration of landscape and history

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Thousands of years of human history, from prehistoric settlement and Iron Age communities to Anglo-Saxon burials and medieval gatherings, are the focus of a new exhibition opening at Corinium Museum this September.

“Now the work really starts!”

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:52:00 Z

A major new chapter for Cirencester is on the horizon after Cotswold District Council granted outline planning permission for the Royal Agricultural University’s pioneering Innovation Village earlier this year.

Sealife Mosaic fragment from Cirencester finds it way back to the Corinium Museum

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:00 Z

A fragment from a long-lost 2nd century Roman mosaic depicting a sea creature has found
its way back to the Corinium Museum. The mosaic was originally unearthed on Dyer Street
in 1783 and recorded through an intricate drawing by the antiquarians Samuel Lysons and
Richard Smirke.

Have your say on the future of the Cotswolds as Local Plan consultation opens

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:53:00 Z

Residents, businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of the Cotswold District, as the final consultation on the proposed Local Plan 2026-2043 opens today.

Looking back: the leisure centre that changed the north Cotswolds

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:33:00 Z

More than 25 years ago, work began on a £2.4 million project that would leave a lasting legacy for the north Cotswolds and give thousands of local children the opportunity to learn to swim close to home.

Election announced for the Blockley ward following the resignation of Councillor Clare Turner

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:44:00 Z

Cotswold District Council has confirmed that an election to fill the vacancy in the Blockley ward will take place on Thursday 24 September 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Clare Turner.

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.