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Cotswold District Council statement on approval of housing development outside Cirencester

Cotswold District Council’s portfolio member for planning and housing has responded to the approval of a 280-home development on the outskirts of Cirencester.

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Corinium Museum’s artefacts illuminated by new sustainable lighting

Visitors to Cirencester’s Corinium Museum will now experience the exhibits in a whole new light, thanks to the recent completion of a lighting upgrade.

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Young heroes to shine as new award announced

Cotswold District Council is on the look-out for young individuals making a difference as it launches a new category in its Unsung Heroes Awards.

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Pride of Cirencester: Corinium Museum earns top national praise

Staff at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum have been praised for their passion and dedication after earning national recognition with an impressive 92% score in VisitEngland’s latest Visitor Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS) assessment. 

Cotswold District Council Cabinet 2025

New leader unveils his top team after council confirms his appointment

Mike Evemy has been formally appointed leader of Cotswold District Council, while Mark Harris will serve as the council’s new chair 

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New fund opens to boost rural businesses and communities in the Cotswolds.

Cotswold District Council is inviting applications for funding from the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to support projects that boost rural communities and economies. 

Cllr Mike McKeown and CDC Retrofit Engagement Officer Justine Mallinson

Retrofit roadshow in Kemble to help make homes warmer and greener

Cotswold householders can find out how to make their homes greener while at the same time saving money at a free event in Kemble next week.

D-Day veteran Alan McQuillin at the Cotswold District Council VE Day 80 event.

VE Day 80: “True hero” D-Day veteran, 102, helps honour role of Cotswolds in bringing peace to Europe

Kemble D-Day veteran Alan ‘Mac’ McQuillin was guest of honour at a special VE Day event which marked 80 years since the end of WW2 in Europe and honoured the role of the Cotswolds in bringing peace.

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VE Day 80: honouring the role of the Cotswolds in bringing victory to Europe

As communities gather to mark VE Day 80 across the UK, The History of Tetbury Society and the Fairford History Society help us look back with pride at the region’s part in bringing peace to the country – and the world.

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New councillors elected to Cotswold District Council

Two new faces will be joining Cotswold District Council following by-elections held on 1 May. 

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Cotswold Archaeology’s Mick Aston Annual Lecture 2025: Stonehenge: Old Rocks, New Theories

Stonehenge, arguably the most famous stone circle in the world, will be the subject of Cotswold Archaeology’s Annual Mick Aston Lecture. This year’s lecture by Dr Julian Richards takes place at the Corinium Museum on Wednesday May 21st at 7pm. It will also be streamed for free online.

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Easter adventures at the Corinium Museum: creativity, culture & family fun

The Corinium Museum is turning up the fun this Easter with a line-up of hands-on workshops  – each with a unique historical twist.