Some Cotswold highlights are famous, some are quietly fascinating, and Election 2015 is one of the reasons we keep finding new things to love about the area.
On this page we look at what makes it special, with details including Tories retain control of Cotswold District Council, Read more and The Cotswolds remain true blue after dramatic election night, and a little of the context that helps you see it as more than just another stop on the map.
Tories retain control of Cotswold District Council
11/05/2015
The Conservatives remain in control of Cotswold District Council following Thursday’s council elections.
The final tally shows that the Conservative group holds 24 seats and the Liberal Democrat group holds 10 seats.
The final tally shows that the Conservative group holds 24 seats and the Liberal Democrat group holds 10 seats.
The Cotswolds remain true blue after dramatic election night
08/05/2015
The Cotswolds remained true blue as the Conservatives swept to an unexpected General Election victory which also saw them gain a stunning victory in Cheltenham.
Long-standing Tory MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown took the Conservatives over the 326 total required for an absolute majority when he retained The Cotswold constituency following a 14-hour count at the Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester.
Long-standing Tory MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown took the Conservatives over the 326 total required for an absolute majority when he retained The Cotswold constituency following a 14-hour count at the Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester.
Thought for the Election – So you think faith and politics don’t mix?
03/05/2015
By Revd Josie Goodwin
The media have gone into overdrive. No, I’m not talking about the good news of the arrival of a princess – a baby girl for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – I’m talking about the soundbite-popping photo-opping frenzy that brings us into the week we elect (or should I say try to elect?) a new government."Don’t lose your vote" plea
14/04/2015
Now that nominations have closed for parliamentary and local elections, Cotswold District Council is urging residents to make sure that they are ready, and able, to cast their votes.
All registered voters across the constituency (nearly 77,000) should now have received their poll cards, and the council is keen to ensure that anyone else entitled to vote does not miss out.
All registered voters across the constituency (nearly 77,000) should now have received their poll cards, and the council is keen to ensure that anyone else entitled to vote does not miss out.
Make sure you’re ready to vote
31/03/2015
With general and local elections taking place on Thursday, May 7, Stroud District Council is urging residents to make sure that they are ready to cast their votes.
As polling cards are sent to the 91,000 registered voters in the district this week, the council is keen to ensure that anyone entitled to vote does not miss out.
As polling cards are sent to the 91,000 registered voters in the district this week, the council is keen to ensure that anyone entitled to vote does not miss out.
Questions from the Countryside for election candidates
23/03/2015
The CLA will be hosting ‘Questions from the Countryside’ at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester on Thursday, March, 26.
Five of the area’s leading parliamentary candidates will set out their case and answer questions on issues affecting the rural economy.
Five of the area’s leading parliamentary candidates will set out their case and answer questions on issues affecting the rural economy.
Election countdown starts in the Cotswolds
19/03/2015
The countdown has begun to be biggest combination of elections in the Cotswolds for 40 years.
As well as the General Election taking place on Thursday, May 7, voters will elect a slimmed-down Cotswold District Council, while more than 600 parish and town council seats are also up for grabs.
As well as the General Election taking place on Thursday, May 7, voters will elect a slimmed-down Cotswold District Council, while more than 600 parish and town council seats are also up for grabs.
