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Gloucestershire unites against fraud with launch of new ‘Glass Jar’ website

Gloucestershire’s fight against fraud takes a major step forward this November with the launch of a new collaborative website. A one-stop-shop for all things fraud in the county.

Future Gloucestershire

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) - Gloucestershire proposals submitted to government

Gloucestershire’s councils today (28 November) made a joint submission to Government on proposals for the future of local government in the county, accompanied by a letter highlighting the strong collaboration and partnership working between the councils. 

Cllr Mike Evemy at a Full Council meeting discussing LGR proposals

Cotswold District Council writes to Government backing single-unitary option

Cotswold District Council has today written to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to confirm that its preferred option for the future of local government in Gloucestershire is for one single unitary authority.

Allen Howe receiving his certificate

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. 

Cllr Mike Evemy presents resolution to Full Council

Cotswold District Council backs single unitary council for Gloucestershire

Full Council votes unanimously for single unitary option, before Cabinet confirms council's submission for local government reorganisation in the county

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Now’s the time to check your oil tank

It feels like winter is already here and many households will soon be getting oil delivered ready for the cold weather. 

Customer advisor Charlie Jones, director Emma Stuart, and collections engagement assistant Phill Brant-Simmons with the Silver Award

Corinium Museum shines with Silver at regional tourism awards

The Corinium Museum in Cirencester is celebrating winning Silver in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the Bristol, Bath, Somerset, including Gloucestershire, Tourism Awards 2025.

Chesterton Primary School pupils and Families and Schools Officer Rebecca Shellenberger - credit Cirencester Camera Club

Schoolchildren take over at the Corinium Museum

More than 40 year five and six pupils from Chesterton Primary School swapped their classrooms for galleries after stepping into roles at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester, bringing fresh energy and ideas to the venue as part of national Takeover Day.

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Have your say on the future of the Cotswold district: Local Plan consultation opens 14 November

Cotswold District Council is urging residents, businesses, community groups, and everyone who cares about the future to get involved and help influence the direction of the district as it launches a major Local Plan consultation after the Government more than doubled its housing target. 

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Council reaffirms support for local farmers amid inheritance tax reform as hopes grow for policy rethink

Cotswold District Council will continue standing up for local farmers as speculation grows around a government policy rethink on inheritance tax reforms in the upcoming November Budget.   

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Communities are key: Cotswold District Council urges engagement with Local Plan at packed town and parish council forum

Town and Parish councillors and clerks from across the Cotswolds gathered in Moreton-in-Marsh last night for a meeting focused on proposals for over 18,000 new homes in the district, developed in response to government targets.  

The Sunground stakeholders at CPRE awards

Council funded development a shining example of affordable and sustainable housing

An award-winning new housing development, praised for its environmental and affordability credentials, has been hailed by Cotswold District Council as a ‘perfect example’ for others to follow.