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“Gems at the heart of our communities”: Cotswold district councillors unite to protect local hospitals
The Leader of Cotswold District Council Cllr Mike Evemy has written to Gloucestershire NHS leaders calling for assurances on the future of rural healthcare, following unanimous support from councillors across the political spectrum to safeguard local hospitals described as “gems at the heart of our communities.”
Election announced for the St Michael’s ward following resignation of Councillor Joe Harris
Cotswold District Council has confirmed that an election to fill the vacancy in the St Michael’s ward will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Joe Harris.
Unburied treasure: Iron Age coin hoard coming to Cirencester’s Corinium Museum
Corinium Museum in Cirencester has secured a “hugely significant" Iron Age hoard of more than 160 silver coins, after raising £13,250 for its acquisition.
Council leader bolsters cabinet with new appointment
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
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.
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Corinium Museum praised for “outstanding curation and excellent customer care” by VisitEngland
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
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
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
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
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
Minister’s reply to leader follows firm consultation response by Council on yet more planning policy changes that do “not recognise rural authority challenges”