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In the early hours of Sunday morning, five men were arrested in Whelford on suspicion of committing offences under the Explosives Act.

Statement from Cotswold District Council leader Mike Evemy:  

Visitors to the Corinium Museum will soon have even more opportunities to discover the archaeology of the Cotswolds as the museum prepares for all-day opening on Sundays. 

Conservative candidate Tom Bradley has been elected to represent the Blockley ward on Cotswold District Council following the by-election held on 24 September. 

Residents, businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders are being given more time to have their say on the proposed Local Plan 2026-2043, following a decision by Cotswold District Council to extend the current consultation period by four weeks. 

The idea of tossing cans, glass and newspapers into the general waste bin would feel completely alien today, but when Cotswold District Council launched one of its first recycling campaigns in 1990, that was exactly how most waste was dealt with.

The Government has today indicated that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is being paused and reviewed. This includes proposals affecting Gloucestershire.

Have an idea that could make a difference in your community? From cinemas and cricket clubs to playgrounds and solar panels, if you have an idea for a project, Crowdfund Cotswold could help make it happen. 

The everyday lives of medieval monks, townspeople and communities from the past will take centre stage at Corinium Museum this September as part of a series of free Heritage Open Days.

Our lasting legacy for many is the people who have worked and continue to work at Trinity Road. When our residents contact the council, it is often through our warm and knowledgeable Customer Services team. Although not the longest-serving member of the team, Nigel Poole marked 10 years with the department in March.

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.

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.