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

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.

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Fly-tippers fined following Council investigations

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

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

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. 

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

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.  

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

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. 

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

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

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

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. 

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

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). 

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Statement from the Leader of Cotswold District Council, Cllr Mike Evemy

The following statement is from the Leader of Cotswold District Council, Cllr Mike Evemy in response to the Government decision to create a single unitary council for Gloucestershire.

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Government announces decision on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – a single, new unitary council to be created

Statement issued on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council 
 

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From deluge to legacy: how one big rainfall helped reshape flood risk management

As part of our Lasting Legacy project, we're reflecting on key moments in the council's history. The flooding of 2007 was unprecedented challenge for many, including council staff and service providers. It led to changes that still have a positive impact today. Chris Roberts was at the leisure centre in Cirencester in her new role as a councillor for Cotswold District Council, when the phones started ringing.  

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Cotswold community projects backed by Crowdfund pledges

From a theatre bus tackling rural isolation to a community festival bringing thousands together and a village shop investing in a greener future, three local initiatives are set to receive backing from Cotswold District Council through Crowdfund Cotswold.