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Plea to Cotswold businesses over street furniture and A boards
21/03/2015
Businesses in the Cotswolds are being urged to remember pedestrians when putting A boards or furniture outside their premises.
Following concerns from shoppers in Cotswold towns, the council will be working with shop owners to make sure that items for sale, tables and chairs, and A boards are not blocking pavements.
Following concerns from shoppers in Cotswold towns, the council will be working with shop owners to make sure that items for sale, tables and chairs, and A boards are not blocking pavements.
No changes to bank holiday waste collections
20/03/2015
Cotswold District Council has confirmed that its waste service company, Ubico Ltd, will be collecting waste and recycling from households as usual on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6).
The crews will also be collecting from households on the public holidays which fall on Monday, May 4, Monday, May 25, and Monday, August 31.
The crews will also be collecting from households on the public holidays which fall on Monday, May 4, Monday, May 25, and Monday, August 31.
Cotswold photographer Rebecca scoops regional award
20/03/2015
Cotswold photographer Rebecca Northway has scooped the overall award of the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIIP) South West Photographer of the Year 2015.
Rebecca, based at Chalford, between Stroud and Cirencester, was handed the award – which covered the whole of the South West England and Wales – at a presentation in Cullompton, Devon.
Rebecca, based at Chalford, between Stroud and Cirencester, was handed the award – which covered the whole of the South West England and Wales – at a presentation in Cullompton, Devon.
Moreton Show benefits from the ‘Countryfile effect’
19/03/2015
A boom in interest in food and farming has created big success for the Moreton-in-Marsh Show.
Demand for trade stand space at this summer’s Moreton Show on Saturday, September 5, is spectacular as traders rush to secure a spot at Britain’s biggest one-day agricultural show.
Demand for trade stand space at this summer’s Moreton Show on Saturday, September 5, is spectacular as traders rush to secure a spot at Britain’s biggest one-day agricultural show.
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.
Campaign to eradicate dog fouling in Stow
18/03/2015
A campaign has been launched in Stow-on-the-Wold this week to eradicate dog fouling around the town.
It follows a number of complaints to the town council regarding dog fouling around the town and on both the cricket field and King George’s Field.
It follows a number of complaints to the town council regarding dog fouling around the town and on both the cricket field and King George’s Field.
Young horticulturalists win council’s ‘gRRReen’ competition
17/03/2015
A group of young horticulturalists from Cirencester Deer Park School are celebrating after winning the first prize of £1,000 in Cotswold District Council’s first ever ‘gRRReen’ awards competition.
The competition ran for three months during late 2014 and early 2015, and entrants were encouraged to identify innovative ways to Reuse, Recycle and Reduce waste.
The competition ran for three months during late 2014 and early 2015, and entrants were encouraged to identify innovative ways to Reuse, Recycle and Reduce waste.
Annual leisure centre visitor figures set to break 500,000 barrier
17/03/2015
Visits to Cotswold Leisure Cirencester are on course to exceed 500,000 this year for the first time ever, figures released today reveal.
Even without data for March (the final month of the 2014/15 financial year) figures show that over 456,000 visits have been made to the facility – which is owned by Cotswold District Council and operated by SLM. This compares with a total of 440,660 for 2013/14, which was also a record year.
Even without data for March (the final month of the 2014/15 financial year) figures show that over 456,000 visits have been made to the facility – which is owned by Cotswold District Council and operated by SLM. This compares with a total of 440,660 for 2013/14, which was also a record year.
Businesses pop up to show off their wares
17/03/2015
A ‘Pop Up’ shop has opened its doors in Moreton-in-Marsh, promoting four local small businesses as part of the Made in Moreton initiative.
The shop in Old Market Way, just off the High Street, opened for business on Saturday and will be open until Saturday, March 28, from 10am till 4pm every day, with late night shopping on Thursdays till 8pm.
The shop in Old Market Way, just off the High Street, opened for business on Saturday and will be open until Saturday, March 28, from 10am till 4pm every day, with late night shopping on Thursdays till 8pm.
Cotswold photographers urged to get snapping
13/03/2015
With summer and sunshine just around the corner, the Cotswolds Conservation Board, in partnership with Cotswolds Tourism, are launching a photo competition just in time for the start of English Tourism Week.
Keen amateur photographers of all ages are being offered the opportunity to capture what they feel best sums up the beauty and uniqueness of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a brand new competition.
Keen amateur photographers of all ages are being offered the opportunity to capture what they feel best sums up the beauty and uniqueness of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a brand new competition.
Petition to reinstate Clarkson after suspension
11/03/2015
BBC TV Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson – one of the Cotswolds’ most famous residents – has been suspended after allegedly punching a producer.
Clarkson, aged 54, was involved in a “fracas”, leading the BBC to decide not to show next Sunday’s episode. The broadcaster is also expected to scrap the remainder of the current series of Top Gear.
Clarkson, aged 54, was involved in a “fracas”, leading the BBC to decide not to show next Sunday’s episode. The broadcaster is also expected to scrap the remainder of the current series of Top Gear.
Going quackers for another Lechlade Duck Race!
05/03/2015
The early May Bank Holiday sees the return of the Lechlade Duck Race after a hugely successful first event last year.
The inaugural 2014 Lechlade Duck Race exceeded all expectations, attracting more than 5,000 spectators and raising £16,500 for charity.
Organiser Alisdair Hedworth said: “We had planned for about 2,000 people and in the end we were completely overrun, but in a good way.”
The inaugural 2014 Lechlade Duck Race exceeded all expectations, attracting more than 5,000 spectators and raising £16,500 for charity.
Organiser Alisdair Hedworth said: “We had planned for about 2,000 people and in the end we were completely overrun, but in a good way.”
Line-up announced for The Big Feastival
04/03/2015
A fantastic line-up has been announced for The Big Feastival, the ultimate music, food and family festival taking place in the Cotswolds this summer.
Paloma Faith and Groove Armard (DJ Set) will be among those performing at Alex James’s farm at Kingham for The Big Feastival’s fourth year from August 28-30.
Paloma Faith and Groove Armard (DJ Set) will be among those performing at Alex James’s farm at Kingham for The Big Feastival’s fourth year from August 28-30.
Warning to display parking tickets correctly
20/01/2015
An unfortunate trend has developed among motorists in the Cotswolds – a growing number of people have paid to park but are displaying their parking tickets incorrectly.
Recent statistics have revealed a growing number of motorists being issued with parking charge notices (PCNs) at Cotswold District Council car parks.
Recent statistics have revealed a growing number of motorists being issued with parking charge notices (PCNs) at Cotswold District Council car parks.
Family are living the dream in Northleach
19/11/2014
A young Northleach family with roots in the town going back many generations have described as a “dream come true” the chance to move into a brand new rental property provided by a local charity.
Local postal worker and retained fireman Steve Mustoe, his wife Jo and their daughters Amelia, aged five, and Esmae, three, are set to move into the home in Sly’s Close at the end of November, thanks to the charity founded by the local Sly family and Gloucestershire Homeseeker.
Cotswolds set to get rapid electric Vehicle Charging Points
14/11/2014
Cotswold District Council will soon be introducing rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) into the Cotswolds for the very first time.
The EVCPs are due to be installed at the Beeches car park in Cirencester and the Old Market Way car park in Moreton-in-Marsh, thanks to funding from the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
This should encourage more local people to adopt a greener mode of travel, as the EVCPs will provide them with the flexibility to travel between locations in the north and south of the district and beyond.
Renaissance musical evening to help the young homeless
13/10/2016
The Waites of Gloucester are modelled on the band of musicians run by the City of Gloucester in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Waites also perform locally in the Cotswolds under the name Her Majestie’s Pleasure.
Enthusiasts for the music of the renaissance, apart from the pleasure of playing together, they enjoy introducing people to a range of instruments they may never otherwise have seen, and which sound distinctly different to modern ears.
Between them they have have well over 100 instruments of the period.
Come along to the musical evening at the Corinium Museum and hear some music from the Tudor and Jacobean periods.
Enjoy the music followed by a glass of wine, delicious canapés and chance to wander around the museum. Doors open at 7.15pm. All profits go to Cirencester Housing for Young People (Chyp), helping local young homeless people.
Tickets cost £15 and are available from the Chyp Charity Shop at 20 The Waterloo, Cirencester, or ring 01285 651227 for more details.
Enthusiasts for the music of the renaissance, apart from the pleasure of playing together, they enjoy introducing people to a range of instruments they may never otherwise have seen, and which sound distinctly different to modern ears.
Between them they have have well over 100 instruments of the period.
Come along to the musical evening at the Corinium Museum and hear some music from the Tudor and Jacobean periods.
Enjoy the music followed by a glass of wine, delicious canapés and chance to wander around the museum. Doors open at 7.15pm. All profits go to Cirencester Housing for Young People (Chyp), helping local young homeless people.
Tickets cost £15 and are available from the Chyp Charity Shop at 20 The Waterloo, Cirencester, or ring 01285 651227 for more details.
New £1m funding boost will transform Broadband access in Cotswolds
25/02/2016
Cotswold District Council has announced a new £1 million fund to boost faster broadband coverage across the whole district.
The council will be setting aside £500,000 to finance installation work and this will be match funded by Gloucestershire County Council, boosting the total to £1 million.
The council will be setting aside £500,000 to finance installation work and this will be match funded by Gloucestershire County Council, boosting the total to £1 million.
