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Sewing the seeds of community growth: Rural projects share £238k investment
A creative sewing class bringing women together to transform fabric rescued from landfill into handcrafted products is one of 22 local projects to receive support through the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
Farm-friendly fix: Cotswold District Council counters inheritance tax
Cotswold District Council has warned the Government its inheritance tax (IHT) proposals risk being catastrophic for farms in the region, and urged it to adopt pragmatic, farmer backed alternatives.
Singing from the same hymn sheet: creativity in the Cotswolds takes centre stage
Creative organisations in the Cotswolds are working together to shine a spotlight on the vibrancy of the area’s cultural scene in an initiative supported by Cotswold District Council.
Leader of Cotswold District Council responds to Government’s letter stating housing targets remain
Cotswold District Council has received a formal response from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to the council leader’s recent letter expressing “deep concerns” over revised housing targets for the Cotswold district.
“My head is screwed on – but I’m back”: Cllr Tony Dale returns after life-changing injury
One year after a catastrophic car accident left him with life-threatening injuries and a long road to recovery, Cotswold District Councillor Tony Dale has made a remarkable return to the council.
Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to check voter registration details
Cotswold District Council has begun this year’s annual canvass to make sure the electoral register is up to date, identifying any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
From Home Guard to Flying Nightingales: Cotswold’s WWII history comes alive
A free exhibition at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum will offer a glimpse into life in the district during World War Two as part of commemorations marking 80 years since the end of the war.
Green tourism projects pave the way for a more sustainable Cotswolds
A new wave of eco-friendly projects is helping to shape a greener future for the Cotswolds visitor economy, thanks to collaboration between Cotswolds Tourism, local councils and business partners.
Your rubbish, your responsibility - residents reminded of their duty of care
Residents and businesses are being urged to check who’s taking their waste away or risk being fined hundreds of pounds in a summer crackdown on fly-tipping by rogue traders.
From legion to legacy: Rare Roman swords unveiled
History-lovers will finally be able to view two world-renowned Roman swords when they go on display to the public at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum.
Cotswold District Council urges government to reconsider unrealistic housing targets in letter to Angela Rayner – as it pledges to update local plan
Cotswold District Council is calling on the government to urgently rethink housing targets imposed on the district, warning that the current requirements are “disproportionate, unsustainable, and risk irreparable harm” to one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes.
New electric vehicle chargers driving Cotswold residents to go green
Cotswold District Council has taken another step in its drive towards a greener future with the installation of 24 new electric vehicle chargers in car parks across the district.