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Unsung Heroes March 2026

From Covid response to lasting impact: Local heroes recognised across the Cotswolds

In the latest round of Unsung Heroes Awards, community champions across the Cotswolds were celebrated for supporting residents through crisis, mentoring young people, and saving lives. 

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Local veteran honoured as Cotswold District Council celebrates November’s Unsung Heroes

A long-serving champion of the Royal British Legion and three young siblings who climbed the three highest peaks in the country are among the latest group of Unsung Heroes to be recognised by Cotswold District Council. 

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Young heroes take the spotlight as Cotswold District Council celebrates unsung community champions

A nine-year-old from Cirencester who collects litter to protect local wildlife has been recognised as one of Cotswold District Council’s first-ever Young Unsung Heroes. 

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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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Honouring March's Unsung Heroes: Exceptional Individuals Making a Difference

A man who delivers food, clothing and aid to the homeless in his van, a community repair café and the founder of an organisation that provides free meals for those in need are the latest remarkable recipients of the Unsung Heroes Awards. 

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Celebrating Unsung Heroes: Recognising Extraordinary Contributions to the Cotswold Community

The Cotswold District Council is delighted to announce the winners of the third round of the Unsung Heroes Awards, celebrating exceptional individuals and groups who make a meaningful difference in their communities through selfless acts of service.

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Unsung Community Heroes Honoured in Second Round of Awards

The spirit of community and selfless dedication was celebrated at the second round of the Unsung Heroes Awards, which recognises exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond for their communities. 

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Local Heroes Honoured in First Round of Unsung Heroes Awards

Four extraordinary individuals have been celebrated as the first winners of the Unsung Heroes Awards, honouring local heroes who tirelessly work behind the scenes to make our communities better. Congratulations to Janne Bishop, Daphne Walton, Kelly Foreshew, and Brian McTear, whose dedication and selfless service have earned them this well-deserved recognition. 

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Local heroes to be recognised for their contributions to the community

Cotswold District Council has launched a new award scheme to recognise the ‘Unsung Heroes’ in the Cotswold district.

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Tidy up the Cotswolds - and join the Great British Spring Clean!

Cotswold District Council is supporting local litter heroes who sign up to join in with this year’s Great British Spring Clean (28 May–13 June) – the national campaign that invites us all to get involved and clear up around where we live.

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Cerney Wick team wins 2019 Clean-up competition

Coln Valley claim second prize and Stratton Youth FC receive third prize