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Cheltenham Police Rescue Man From Bridge
A Cheltenham man who intended to harm himself by jumping from the bridge over the Lower High Street, close to the Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens was rescued by Police on Monday evening.
Officer...[full story]
Posted
: 07/05/2008 17:32:52
Funds Boost Puts Safety First For Cotswold Firms
Businesses will be boosted thanks to a £6,500 grant awarded to Cotswold District Council to help improve health and safety in workplaces.
The funding – which has come from the Gloucestershire Prim...[full story]
Posted
: 06/05/2008 17:57:37
Helping Communities Cope Is New Task For Tim
Helping communities all over the Cotswolds to cope with whatever fate may throw at them is the task for recently-returned Cotswold District Council employee Tim Dowan.
Tim is the authority's new Co...[full story]
Posted
: 30/04/2008 17:48:31
Welcome to the Cotswolds & Malverns line!
The Cotswolds & Malverns Transport Partnership launched its first-ever guide to the railway on-board a First Great Western high speed train on Wednesday this week, April 23.
The train travelled fro...[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2008 10:33:39
Cotswold DC - No 'Merger' With Tewkesbury
Cotswold District Council has decided not to pursue the idea of sharing a management team with Tewkesbury Borough Council, it announced today.
The two Councils began working in partnership a year ago...[full story]
Posted
: 24/04/2008 20:17:51
Stay Active and Able At Cross-Cotswold Courses
Firefighters have come to the rescue of Cotswold fitness instructors – by providing the perfect venue for a weekly Tai Chi class.
Cotswold District Council’s Active and Able Team couldn't find a sui...[full story]
Posted
: 22/04/2008 21:45:37
Moreton to host energy advice session in May
Advice on energy saving during the spring and summer months – as well as a free energy-saving light bulb – will be the subject of a session at the Moreton Area Centre next month.
Cotswold District ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/04/2008 15:59:10
Cheltenham Police To Carry Alcohol-Testing Strips
Extra police equipped with alcohol-testing strips will help ensure everyone can enjoy Cheltenham's parks now warmer weather is on its way.
Cheltenham Town Centre Safer Community Team officers will ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/04/2008 16:33:51
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Posted
: 17/04/2008 17:28:26
See The Sights And Stay Healthy - Cotswold Walks
A series of walks to help the public stay fit and explore the sights of the Cotswolds at the same time got going this month with the launch of ‘Catch A Bus and Walk’ scheme.
The scheme, officially ...[full story]
Posted
: 17/04/2008 14:32:56
Recycling Boost For North Cotswold Residents
Keen recyclers in the north Cotswolds have received a welcome boost from Council officials.
Gloucestershire residents have been given official confirmation that they can use the Household Recycling...[full story]
Posted
: 17/04/2008 14:31:06
Latest On Waste Service Via Council Postcards
Cotswold District Council is sending a postcard to every household in the District this week giving residents the latest information on its redesigned waste and recycling collection service.
Delays...[full story]
Posted
: 15/04/2008 13:12:50
Eartha Kitt at the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival
In a change to the advertised programme the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival is pleased to announce that Eartha Kitt will now perform in an additional concert on Monday 28th April. Both this and the sche...[full story]
Posted
: 15/04/2008 11:10:07
Dragon Trail Event At Chedworth Roman Villa
St George is looking for Dragons! Try the quiz to track down these fearsome beasts!
Admission - Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Not Needed
Scheduling Information
11 April 10am - 4.3...[full story]
Posted
: 11/04/2008 21:53:47
Extending Cheltenham's international reach
Local representatives are invited to help shape Cheltenham's international future at a special event on Tuesday 22 April 2008, from 6-8pm at the town hall.
With more opportunities than ever before ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/04/2008 17:20:06
Weekly Waste Service To Start on April 21st
Cotswold District Council's new weekly charged-for garden waste collection service will start from Monday, 21st April, and food waste will also be collected across much of the District from that date....[full story]
Posted
: 09/04/2008 17:34:04
Chipping Norton Theatre
Chipping Norton Theatre top beneficiary of latest Council arts grants
Five arts organisations serving the West Oxfordshire community are being backed by grants jointly worth more than £54,0...[full story]
Posted
: 04/04/2008 15:58:20
Imperial Gardens - a day of plants and planets
Imperial Gardens are to benefit from a variety of new plants and shrubs, at the same time as the statue to Gustav Holst is unveiled, all thanks to contributions from two former residents of the town. ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/04/2008 12:24:35
Police and Community Meeting - Stroud
Residents of Stroud and Surround Areas Invited to Police and Community Meeting
The next Police and Community Consultative Meeting for the Stroud Inspector Neighbourhood Area (INA) is being h...[full story]
Posted
: 02/04/2008 14:44:09
Recycling Soars Under New Waste Service
Residents in and around three Cotswold villages are recycling more than ever before thanks to Cotswold District Council’s new waste collection service.
Householders in the Birdlip, Cowley and Cober...[full story]
Posted
: 02/04/2008 14:27:24
Keeping a watchful eye on the countryside
Thames Valley Police, in conjunction with the West Oxfordshire Safer Communities Partnership are re-launching Country Watch across West Oxfordshire on Thursday 17th April.
The launch will take plac...[full story]
Posted
: 31/03/2008 15:57:37
Don't Use Your New Bin Just Yet!
Cotswold residents who have recently received new grey wheeled bins have been reminded not to use them just yet.
The new bins are to be used for the fortnightly collection of non-recyclable landfil...[full story]
Posted
: 25/03/2008 16:36:25
Hundreds Take Part To Keep Cotswolds Clean
Litter-pickers across the Cotswolds are doing their bit this Spring to keep their towns and villages clean and tidy.
Cotswold District Council’s annual 'Spring Clean' event allows a range of communit...[full story]
Posted
: 20/03/2008 16:46:38
£2.5m Bid Made For Rural Development Funding
A bid for up to £2.5 million of EU and Government funding has been made to support new rural development projects in the Cotswolds and West and North Oxfordshire over the next six years.
Cotswold D...[full story]
Posted
: 18/03/2008 23:45:07
Runners Brave Weather At Sport Relief Miles
More than 600 runners did their best to raise some charity cash on Sunday when Cotswold District Council hosted four Sport Relief Mile events at its leisure centres around the District.
Venues at C...[full story]
Posted
: 18/03/2008 23:43:57
First Food Waste Collections In The Cotswolds
Cooked and uncooked food waste was collected for composting for the first time by Cotswold District Council's contractor SITA today (Tuesday, 11th March).
Householders who live in and around the vi...[full story]
Posted
: 12/03/2008 23:11:00
Free kids' pizzas at top Tetbury hotel
FREE kids' pizzas this summer as top UK child-friendly hotel gives guests a taste of Italy on the house.
If you want to show the kids some rolling English countryside but still want a taste...[full story]
Posted
: 12/03/2008 16:54:12
Cheltenham Races Cancelled
The Cheltenham races have been cancelled for today due to the extremely strong winds forecast.
Police are therefore urging people not to go to the racecourse and advising those who have already beg...[full story]
Posted
: 12/03/2008 09:35:53
Councillors Pledge To Help Young People
Children in schools across the Cotswolds have found a voice for their views through the 'Memorable Manifestos' of Councillors Paul Hodgkinson and Sally-Anne Morrissey.
As part of Local Democracy We...[full story]
Posted
: 10/03/2008 23:58:49
Sporting Boost For Young Flood Victims
Young flood victims are to get a boost in the shape of £15,000 worth of free sports coaching, thanks to Cotswold District Council.
Youth Sport Development Officer Scott Burry made a successful appl...[full story]
Posted
: 10/03/2008 23:57:12
Cotswold DC Donates £325 To Church Appeal
Cotswold District Council is to donate £325 to the appeal to restore Cirencester Parish Church after mistakenly charging on Sundays in one of its car parks.
The Council charges from Monday to Satur...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2008 20:35:21
Waste Roadshow To Travel The Cotswolds
A series of information roadshows are being held across the Cotswolds from next week to explain how and why Cotswold District Council’s waste and recycling service is changing.
The first roadshows ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/03/2008 17:53:36
New information kiosk for Chipping Norton
Information on local tourist accommodation, planning applications and West Oxfordshire District Council services in general is now more easily available in Chipping Norton, thanks to a new electronic ...[full story]
Posted
: 29/02/2008 23:04:31
Parking Charges Change
Parking charges in Stroud District Council operated car parks are set to change from 1st April. Some will be slightly increased, but others will stay the same or even be reduced. Following a study of ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/02/2008 12:01:54
Cotswold Motion Attacks Plans To Axe Post Offices
The Government's consultation process over Post Office closures is 'nothing more than a pre-determined sham', Cotswold District Council said today.
A meeting of full Council passed a unanimous motion...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2008 18:06:53
Cotswold Gets Council Tax Increate At 3.5%
Cotswold District Council today set its Council Tax for the coming financial year. A meeting of full Council agreed to add £4.64 to its share of the annual average bill (Band D), a 3.5% increase.
...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2008 18:01:16
Store Your Cycle Safely In Moreton This Month
A tool to put a brake on the number of bike thefts across the North Cotswolds has been installed in Moreton in Marsh town centre this week.
A brand new cycle rack has been placed in the Nort...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2008 17:59:14
City Life Through A Lens At The Corinium Museum
A personal insight into daily life in cities around the world goes on show at new photographic exhibition at the Corinium Museum this Spring.
'City Break' is a selection of photos from Mick Maslen...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2008 17:57:36
Are you moving to the Country?
Channel four are making a landmark series about our national passion for property and how shifting patterns of home ownership have changed Britain socially and economically over the past hundred years...[full story]
Posted
: 25/02/2008 17:15:10
Don't let the grass grow under your feet
Don't let the grass grow under your feet! That is the message being given to gardeners by Cotswold District Council ahead of the new waste and recycling collection service.
The Council's current free...[full story]
Posted
: 22/02/2008 22:42:07
Stores gear up for new food waste service
A network of local retailers has been set up in the Cotswolds to sell compostable liners which will be suitable for use under the District's new food waste collection service.
The weekly collectio...[full story]
Posted
: 22/02/2008 22:39:30
Go the extra mile for charity at Bourton
Cotswold Leisure Bourton will do its bit for charity next month when it hosts the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile.
Manager Jo Whitfield is calling runners of all abilities to come along to centre, in...[full story]
Posted
: 22/02/2008 22:37:38
Road safety check beats the weather
Thames Valley Police, working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), stopped over 30 people as part of seatbelt and mobile phone checks in Chipping Norton.
A speed check was ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/02/2008 19:09:51
Cotswold DC Publishes First Phase Of Flood Review
The 20 Cotswold towns and villages most affected by the 2007 floods have been identified in the first phase of the District Council's review of last summer's events.
The Council appointed Hyder Con...[full story]
Posted
: 21/02/2008 19:07:42
Cotswold DC Helps Flood-Hit Towns Fight Back
Cotswold District Council has handed out almost £30,000 this week to help towns and parishes to be better prepared for future emergencies.
Six towns around the District were awarded resilience gran...[full story]
Posted
: 21/02/2008 19:04:57
From Festival Hall to Town Hall
Around the world performer, Wu Quin to perform in Cheltenham
The 23-year-old pianist Wu Qian has performed in many of the most prestigious concert venues around the world. Last month she performed...[full story]
Posted
: 19/02/2008 19:57:05
Auction of promises
Bid at local auction and surprise Mum with a signed Chelsea FC football!
Friends of Crudwell School are holding an Auction of Promises on the eve of Mothering Sunday with over 40 exciting l...[full story]
Posted
: 19/02/2008 17:36:44
Cotswold Leisure Centre Set To Re-Open
Leisure Centre To Re-Open With Weekend Of Fun
Cotswold Leisure, Cirencester is ready to re-open its doors with an open weekend of fun activities for all the family on Saturday 1st and Sunday...[full story]
Posted
: 15/02/2008 15:01:04
Roll-Out Of New Cotswold Waste Service
The roll-out of Cotswold District Council's new waste and recycling service has begun in earnest.
People who live in and around the three villages of Birdlip, Cowley and Coberley will be the first ...[full story]
Posted
: 12/02/2008 20:12:55
Water Park Vacancy on District Council
Cotswold District Council has a vacancy for a Councillor to represent its Water Park ward, following the recent resignation of Judith Aram.
Mrs Aram was elected to the Council at the May 2007 elect...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 13:04:55
Cotswold DC Pledges To Tackle Climate Change
Cotswold District Councillors have pledged to take action on climate change after a motion to Council received unanimous support.
A meeting of full Council agreed to sign up to the Nottingham Decla...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 13:03:01
Woodstock Neighbourhood Management Update
February 2008
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Richard Conner reports on this month's update:
“PCSO Tina Townshend has now joined the team so you will see her out with PCSO Phil Workman getti...[full story]
Posted
: 04/02/2008 13:32:17
Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver brings this month’s update:
Neighbourhood News
“As some of you may be aware the community safety workshop due to be held at Chipping Norton School on Thursday 24 January was ...[full story]
Posted
: 04/02/2008 13:25:20
The Theatre Chipping Norton
The Theatre Chipping Norton – withdrawal of Arts Council funding
West Oxfordshire District Council Leader, Cllr Barry Norton said “It is clear that the Arts Council have taken absolutely no...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 18:34:35
Cotswold DC Sets £10M Budget For 2008/09
Cotswold District Council's share of the Council Tax bill is set to rise by 3.5% - or just under 9p per week - it was agreed today.
A meeting of full Council set the authority's net budget for 2008...[full story]
Posted
: 29/01/2008 18:59:55
Cotswold DC Joins Crackdown On Council Tax Fraud
Cotswold District Council is joining a national crackdown to ensure residents are not wrongly claiming Council Tax discounts.
All local authorities are required by law to take part in the Governmen...[full story]
Posted
: 28/01/2008 18:34:27
Medieval Monarch Talks To Take Place In Stow
The life and legend of controversial English monarch King Edward II will be the subject of a series of afternoon lectures in Stow in the Wold next month.
Local historian Tim Porter will visit Sto...[full story]
Posted
: 24/01/2008 12:41:10
'No issues' reflect residents' satisfaction
The Chipping Norton community safety workshop due to be held at Chipping Norton School on Thursday (24/01) has been cancelled as only ten local residents booked to attend. This is despite the workshop...[full story]
Posted
: 24/01/2008 11:13:09
Residents to have say in Water Park's future
People living within the Cotswold Water Park are being invited to comment on plans for its future during a six-week public consultation.
Commissioned by the Cotswold Water Park Joint Committee, whi...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2008 15:41:04
Silver Command Press Release
Reassurance Following Latest Weather Update - 5pm Friday 18 Jan
Gloucestershire residents should feel reassured about the immediate threat of flooding but remain vigilant following the lates...[full story]
Posted
: 19/01/2008 14:09:47
Step Into History With Corinium Museum Shoe Show
A month-long exhibition which looks at historic shoes and footwear fairytales will open at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester on Sunday January 20th.
'Cinderella Shoes' will showcase 200-year-old sil...[full story]
Posted
: 15/01/2008 21:47:08
Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver brings this month's update:
Neighbourhood News
“Residents in Chipping Norton and the surrounding villages are invited to a workshop to identify how local community saf...[full story]
Posted
: 14/01/2008 21:11:21
Have your say on how Chippy issues are tackled
Residents in Chipping Norton and the surrounding villages are invited to a workshop to identify how local community safety issues can be tackled.
A public community safety event will take place on ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/01/2008 17:31:15
Search For Potential Housing Land In The Cotswolds
Cotswold residents are being asked to identify potential housing land in the District.
Cotswold District Council will be carrying out an assessment of possible sites during the first half of 2008, ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2008 11:29:58
Clean Up Your Act, Urge Council's Water Watchers
Litter louts are being urged to clean up their act by Cotswold District Council's new waste watchers.
Caroline Ballinger and Claire Blizzard were astonished by the amount of rubbish they found dum...[full story]
Posted
: 10/01/2008 12:11:28
Inspections will make cemeteries a safer place
Following advice to all local authorities, Cheltenham Borough Council will be beginning a rolling programme of memorial safety inspections at Charlton Kings and Bouncers Lane cemeteries next month. T...[full story]
Posted
: 09/01/2008 08:46:09
Volunter Staff Happy In Their New Home
Staff at the North Cotswold Voluntary Help Centre will continue to play a crucial role in Moreton in Marsh in 2008, thanks to a helping hand from Cotswold District Council.
The High Street branch o...[full story]
Posted
: 09/01/2008 08:44:08
Council Seeks Local Views On Dog Controls
Dogs could be subject to stronger controls in the Cotswolds later this year following the outcome of the current public consultation by the District Council.
The Council is considering adopting new...[full story]
Posted
: 06/01/2008 14:08:33
Residents recycle a Christmas cardboard mountain
Keen environmentalists in the Cotswolds have been recycling unprecedented amounts of card and cardboard over the Christmas period.
There are now eight large cardboard recycling containers sited acr...[full story]
Posted
: 03/01/2008 11:22:41
Cardboard Recycling Bank Comes To Bourton
Householders in Bourton-on-the-Water can look forward to a greener New Year thanks to the expansion of recycling facilities in the town.
Cotswold District Council has added a cardboard recycling ba...[full story]
Posted
: 21/12/2007 15:55:35
Keep Warm This Winter With Advice At Moreton
How to keep warm in the height of winter will be the advice on offer – along with a free energy-saving light-bulb - at the Moreton Area Centre next month.
Cotswold District Council staff at the Hi...[full story]
Posted
: 18/12/2007 09:39:51
New Wardens Urge Cotswolds To Tree-Cycle
Caroline Ballinger and Claire Blizzard are dreaming of a clean, green Christmas.
Cotswold District Council's two new Environmental Wardens are urging householders to recycle as much of their waste ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2007 11:33:43
Cotswold District Council Reviews Parking Charges
New pay-and-display parking charges in the Cotswolds are being proposed for the first time in four years from April 1st 2008.
The District Council plans to freeze the half-hour charge at its pay-and-...[full story]
Posted
: 13/12/2007 19:18:52
Cotswold DC Sets Date For Winstone By-Election
A by-election to fill the vacancy for Winstone Parish Council is due to take place on Thursday January 31st, 2008.
Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate must complete a nomination form which must ...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2007 10:34:19
Cotswold DC Sets Date For Winstone By-Election
A by-election to fill the vacancy for Winstone Parish Council is due to take place on Thursday January 31st, 2008.
Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate must complete a nomination form which must ...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2007 10:33:54
Shop Safely This Festive Season in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town Centre's Safer Community Team is hoping to keep the festive spirit alive by reducing crime over Christmas.
As people busy themselves in a packed out Cheltenham buying lots of wonde...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2007 10:27:16
Public consultation on Chippy Air Quality Plan
West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet has agreed a draft Air Quality Action Plan for Chipping Norton. The Plan will go out to public consultation in January 2008.
The Action Plan addresses ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2007 22:39:00
Fatal collision – near Burford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A361 near the Kencot and Holwell junction (near Cotswold Wildlife Park).
At around 11.40pm last night (6th December) emergency services ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 14:47:10
Flood relief in sight for Witney development
The end of flooding problems may well be in sight for residents of Queen Emma's Dyke, Ducklington Lane, Witney.
The development, built by Pye Ho...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 14:07:59
Police Attend RTC In Bourton-on-the Water
At approximately 7.43am, Wednesday December 5th, police were called to a Road Traffic Collision on Stow Road, Bourton-on-the-Water.
The incident involved a bus and a white Renault Kangoo van.
...[full story]
Posted
: 05/12/2007 13:41:56
Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update –
Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver brings this month's update:
Chipping Norton
“There have been a number of high profile incidents that have occurred in the town centre over recent weeks that have concerne...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:33:48
Cotswold Way founder calls it a day
The founder of the Cotswold Way, which stretches from Chipping Campden to Bath, is to step down after 58 years' service to walkers reports The Cotswold Journal.
Tony Drake, who was awarded an MBE ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 11:38:50
New Year, New Courses at Moreton
Come along to the Moreton Area Centre in the New Year and pick up a wide range of new skills, from online shopping tips to writing TV-style scripts.
The Cotswold District Council centre in the Hig...[full story]
Posted
: 01/12/2007 22:06:45
Community Safety Week To Focus On Young People
A special week aimed at getting young people more aware of crime and safety issues in their area will kick off in the Cotswolds next week.
Cotswold District Council is running several events aroun...[full story]
Posted
: 01/12/2007 22:02:51
Festive Waste and Recycling Dates For Cotswolds
Eat, drink, and be merry – and then recycle all your empty cans and bottles.
That is the message to householders in the Cotswolds this Christmas and New Year.
Cotswold District Council and its c...[full story]
Posted
: 29/11/2007 18:17:56
Dates Set For Fairford By-Election
The by-election to fill two vacancies for the Fairford ward of Fairford Town Council is due to take place on Thursday, December 13th, 2007.
The candidates at the election are:
JONES, Suza...[full story]
Posted
: 29/11/2007 18:13:55
Cotswold D.C. To Re-Issue Kemble Notice
A planning inquiry regarding uncontrolled general flying activities at Kemble airfield has been closed by the Planning Inspector after Cotswold District Council withdrew its enforcement notice.
The...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2007 15:08:29
Appeal For Witnesses To Collision near Tetbury
At approximately 3.45am on Sunday November 25 police attended a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A433 between Tetbury and Doughton.
The collision involved a Landrover Freelander and a mi...[full story]
Posted
: 26/11/2007 16:16:03
County Smoke-Free Levels Among Highest in England
Recent figures suggest Gloucestershire has one of the highest levels of smokefree compliance anywhere in the country.
The figures submitted from all six local authorities in Gloucestershire show an...[full story]
Posted
: 23/11/2007 22:02:05
Cotswold DC Unveils Flood Recovery Grant Plans
More than £540,000 will be spent by Cotswold District Council on helping to protect the District against future floods, it has been announced.
The Council's Cabinet has agreed to spend the majority...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2007 16:45:00
Cotswolds-based CTDM - Press Release
Cotswolds-based management consultancy CTDM Ltd re-homes Housing Trust
Following the formation of the Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust in June 2006, the search for new premises for the newly ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2007 17:34:07
Chipping Norton NAG holds open evening
The Chipping Norton Area Neighbourhood Action Group will be holding an open evening for any volunteers interested in joining the group.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday 4th December at 7.30p...[full story]
Posted
: 19/11/2007 21:39:05
Waste Film To Explain Cotswold DC's New Service
A short film explaining how and why the waste service for Cotswold residents will be changing next year has been made by the District Council.
The new service, which is due to be introduced in phas...[full story]
Posted
: 15/11/2007 18:25:19
Pudsey To Visit Corinium Museum - Children In Need
The new-look Pudsey bear will be getting his paws on the past when he pops into the Corinium Museum as part of this year's BBC Children in Need Appeal on Friday, November 16th.
Pudsey will be visit...[full story]
Posted
: 15/11/2007 18:18:49
Feel Safe And Sound With Cotswold Run Classes
A special scheme set up by Cotswold District Council to help older people get fit and feel more confident is proving a new lease of life for many.
Active and Able was first launched in Autumn 2005...[full story]
Posted
: 15/11/2007 18:17:17
“Dinner on the house” - a gift from The Priory
The Priory Inn offers all hotel guests dinner on them during January 2008
The Priory Inn, Tetbury - the family friendly gastro-inn in the heart of the Cotswolds, and winner of five industry...[full story]
Posted
: 14/11/2007 14:38:54
Locking out the distraction burglar
Residents in Burford can learn how to beat the bogus caller on Wednesday 21st November.
From 9.30am to 1.30pm Thames Valley Police will be providing advice on how to deal with suspicious callers. I...[full story]
Posted
: 12/11/2007 14:54:03
Residents Warned About Credit Card Scam
Residents and hoteliers in the Cotswolds and Stroud are being warned about a phone scam where members of the public are tricked into handing over their bank details.
Police have been made aware th...[full story]
Posted
: 09/11/2007 17:22:34
Gold Hoard Comes To The Cotswolds
A hoard of valuable Bronze Age gold is in the Cotswolds for good after a 3,000 year old collection went on show at the Corinium M...[full story]
Posted
: 09/11/2007 16:51:42
Pet Owners Urged To Chip Their Animals
Gloucestershire Constabulary, in conjunction with Cheltenham Animal Shelter, is encouraging pet owners in the North Cotswolds to support a micro-chip scheme in the area.
Owners of cats and dogs ar...[full story]
Posted
: 09/11/2007 16:37:00
Christmassy Crudwell offers double Christmas treat
The Christmassy village of Crudwell has both a Festive Craft Fayre and Bingo on offer this Christmas!
All eyes down for Christmas Bingo on Thursday 22nd November at 7.30pm. This event is being he...[full story]
Posted
: 09/11/2007 10:46:09
Positive Response To Council's Questionnaire
Thousands of residents have already responded to Cotswold District Council's questionnaire about forthcoming changes to their waste and recycling service.
Every household in the District received a...[full story]
Posted
: 07/11/2007 00:14:18
Community Safety Action Plan established
A stakeholders meeting, chaired by local MP David Cameron, has produced an 18-point action plan for combating crime and disorder and improving police visibility in Chipping Norton.
The meeting on F...[full story]
Posted
: 05/11/2007 13:16:28
Cotswold DC Sets Date For Fairford By-Election
A by-election to fill the vacancies for Fairford Town Council of Cotswold District Council is due to take place on Thursday 13th December 2007.
The by-election has been called following the resigna...[full story]
Posted
: 02/11/2007 19:11:17
Waste Team On The Road
Changes to the Cotswolds' waste and recycling service will be explained at a series of roadshows across the District starting next week.
The dates and venues are:
Monday, 5th November: Brewery C...[full story]
Posted
: 30/10/2007 21:58:10
Priory Inn Wins Another Award
The Priory Inn's 2006 success is repeated in 2007 with yet another Taste of The West award!
The Priory Inn, Tetbury, the family friendly gastro-inn in the heart of the Cotswolds, has been h...[full story]
Posted
: 30/10/2007 12:13:01
Council In Plea To Save Cotswold Post Offices
A bid to lighten the blow of potential post office closures in the Cotswolds has been put forward by Cotswold District Council this week.
During November, Post Office Ltd will be considering which,...[full story]
Posted
: 26/10/2007 17:54:09
Cotswold DC Offers Pay-out For Flood Victims
Cotswold residents who were forced to move upstairs or into a caravan after the July floods are being urged to get in touch with the District Council to apply for a payment from its recovery grant fun...[full story]
Posted
: 26/10/2007 08:57:10
Firefighters Find Body At Blaze In Hampnett
Firefighters working to extinguish a blaze at a private address in Hampnett, near Northleach, have discovered a body.
Fire officers were called to the fire at Hampnett Manor shortly before 11.50pm...[full story]
Posted
: 25/10/2007 15:20:56
North Cotswolds Residents To Have Their Say
Residents in the North Cotswolds are invited to come and have their say at the next Police Community Consultative Meeting.
The meeting will be held at The Baptist School Room, Station Road, Bourto...[full story]
Posted
: 24/10/2007 09:47:02
Watch Out For Workers Dumping Garden Waste
If you are employing a gardener or odd job man to prune your tree or hedge this autumn, make sure they are disposing of the waste responsibly.
That's the message from Cotswold District Council, whi...[full story]
Posted
: 23/10/2007 22:35:25
Classic Pottery Comes To Corinium Museum
Go potty over pottery at the Corinium Museum this winter and come and feast your eyes on a wide range of family wares.
The Eeles Family Pottery exhibition will be on display at the Park Street muse...[full story]
Posted
: 22/10/2007 19:04:29
Damage Worth £15,000 Caused to Cars
Police are appealing for information following an incident during which seven cars were damaged at a garage in Tetbury.
The incident took place at the premises in London Road between 8pm on Thursd...[full story]
Posted
: 22/10/2007 11:56:06
Appeal After £11,000 Worth Of Fireworks Stolen
Police are appealing for information after more than £11,000 worth of fireworks were stolen near Stroud.
The incident happened at Fireworks Factors International trading unit in Aston Down sometim...[full story]
Posted
: 22/10/2007 11:55:23
Dark Tales Of Gloucestershire
Hanged men, witches, sea serpents and drunken fairies are to be found at the Museum in the Park and Thistledown Environmental Centre when Spaniel In the Works Theatre Company performs its new show Dar...[full story]
Posted
: 19/10/2007 00:59:14
Get Your Festive Goodies At Good Cause Stalls
Fill up with festive cheer this Christmas and help Cotswold District Council staff donate to good causes with trips to two charity card shops opening this month.
Council staff will host two 'Cards...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2007 15:05:10
Roundabout Plans To Be Resubmitted By Council
Planning applications to display sponsorship signs at three Cirencester roundabouts will be withdrawn and resubmitted following their refusal, Cotswold District Council said today.
The Counc...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2007 15:02:07
Deadline Looming Large For Flooding Fund Relief
Time is running out for residents in the Cotswolds to get their bids into a county-wide flood charity - as the deadline date for applications is October 31st.
Since being set up on August 7th, the...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2007 15:00:42
Cotswold Residents To Receive Info On Waste Plans
Every resident of the Cotswold District will soon receive information about forthcoming changes to their waste and recycling collection service. Letters and leaflets are being posted out followi...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2007 14:59:13
Three More Bottle Banks At Sites In The Cotswolds
Recycling facilities in the Cotswolds have been boosted with the introduction of three new plastic bottle recycling banks.
The new containers, which are for the collection of all types of plastic b...[full story]
Posted
: 16/10/2007 11:08:15
Cabinet gives green light to waste proposals
Wide-ranging plans to improve the waste and recycling service in the Cotswolds were given the green light on Thursday, 11th October.
The proposals, which include the introduction of a weekly collec...[full story]
Posted
: 12/10/2007 09:58:14
Deadline looms for survey of flood-hit homes
Flood-hit homes and businesses in the Cotswolds are being urged to fill in a District Council survey form by October 22nd – if they have not already done so.
Together with other local authorities, ...[full story]
Posted
: 09/10/2007 17:34:13
Cheltenham parks fly the green flag
Hatherley Park and Naunton Park have each been re-awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award. The Green Flag Award is given annually to parks that have reached a national standard for parks and open space...[full story]
Posted
: 09/10/2007 12:12:47
Cotswold DC gears up for parking handover
More parking attendants will be visible on Cotswold streets when the District Council takes over responsibility for on-street parking enforcement on November 5th.
The move, known as Civil Parking E...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 16:05:37
Cardboard recycling comes to Fairford
Cardboard recycling facilities have been introduced in Fairford as part of Cotswold District Council's drive to increase recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
A cardboard...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 16:04:08
Real Food and Drink Weekend - Priory Inn
Recently produced, Environmentally sound, Appetising and Local! It's the "REAL Food and Drink Weekend", at The Priory Inn, Tetbury.
The Priory Inn is offering REAL food weekends this winter,...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 13:57:59
Toilets revamped and ready for use!
Major refurbishment work on the town centre toilets in Chipping Norton is now complete and they will be open to the public on Monday 8th October.
The new modern facilities include self-contained c...[full story]
Posted
: 05/10/2007 13:37:57
Master Mosaic Making A Corinium Museum
Design and make a beautiful mosaic at this exciting day school for adults, taking place at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Tuesday 30th October.
Using the stunning Roman mosaics at the Museum ...[full story]
Posted
: 05/10/2007 10:57:48
Waste Service Redesign Proposals In Cotswolds
The weekly collection of food waste for composting is at the heart of proposals to increase recycling rates and reduce landfill waste in the Cotswolds.
A report recommending wide-ranging changes to...[full story]
Posted
: 04/10/2007 10:28:26
Landlords welcome to annual expo event
An annual event to help landlords understand their rights and responsibilities will take place in Gloucester in October.
The Gloucestershire Landlords Expo 2007, which takes place on Tuesday Octob...[full story]
Posted
: 01/10/2007 20:26:23
Police Appeal - Suspicious Incident In Northleach
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for information after a suspicious incident in Northleach.
The incident happened at around 7.30pm yesterday, Thursday September 27, at the property of a 70-year-...[full story]
Posted
: 28/09/2007 16:25:40
Villages Go Green With Plastic Bottle Banks
New recycling banks for plastic bottles have been introduced in two more Cotswold villages this week.
A large container has been sited at Didmarton Village Hall and a smaller 'igloo' style facility...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 22:40:59
Tetbury Goes Green Witney Weekend Swap Shop
Unwanted items ranging from books to bicycles were exchanged for free at a Swap Shop in Tetbury.
The event, held on September 22, was organised by Cotswold District Council as part of its dr...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 22:39:51
Police Team Up With Local Youth Project
Police Team Up With Local Youth Project To Kick Off New Initative In Stroud
Officers from the Cotswold and Stroud Division are kicking off a new initiative to strengthen relationships with y...[full story]
Posted
: 25/09/2007 18:40:10
Trio Of Trips Back In Time At Cotswold Centres
A trio of trips back in time are on offer around the Cotswolds in October when the Corinium Museum hosts hands-on history sessions at Stow, Fairford and Moreton.
The first fun-filled event, all run...[full story]
Posted
: 25/09/2007 18:38:36
Police Appeal After Distraction Burglary
Police in the Cotswolds are appealing for the public's help in tracing a man who posed as a utility worker to trick his way into the home of a 94-year-old bedridden woman.
The man gained entry int...[full story]
Posted
: 25/09/2007 09:02:26
Homeowners Urged To Review Security
Homeowners Urged To Review Security Now Before the Clocks Go Back
Police in the Cotswolds and Stroud Division are warning householders to take stock of their home security before the clocks ...[full story]
Posted
: 24/09/2007 09:15:02
Lottery funding brings restoration one step closer
Cheltenham Borough Council has just been awarded a project planning grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund of £49,800.
The grant will be used to prepare a major bid t...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2007 22:09:04
Tudor tales of brilliant buildings at Moreton
During the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII, Medieval buildings came into their finest architectural era - and now you can join popular lecturer Tim Porter for two fascinating talks on the 'Building...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2007 13:45:18
Tales of death and disease in Olde England
Historian Tim Porter makes a welcome return to Cirencester's Corinium Museum to give a series of three lectures focusing on 14th century England – the time of the dreaded disease Black Death. Come alo...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2007 13:43:22
Mayor to host Cheltenham in Bloom prize giving
Cheltenham in Bloom winners are looking forward to receiving their awards this evening at the annual prize giving ceremony, hosted by Mayor of Cheltenham, councillor John Rawson.
Colourful hanging ...[full story]
Posted
: 13/09/2007 11:31:46
Recycling is in the bag for shop visitors
Hundreds of free reusable jute shopping bags were handed out to visitors at the Moreton Fire Service College Open Day.
Recycling advice and information was given out by Cotswold District Council of...[full story]
Posted
: 12/09/2007 14:25:20
Cotswold Residents Warned to Look Out for Red Van
Police in the Cotswolds and Stroud Division are urging homeowners to be on the lookout for a red Ford Transit van after the vehicle was used in a number of incidents.
The vehicle, registration M33...[full story]
Posted
: 12/09/2007 12:25:26
Chats And Costumes At Cotswold Libraries
Meet local costume expert, Shelagh Lovett Turner, at two informal 'talks with tea' and view some of her huge collection of historical costume.
The first of the talks, 'How it All Began…..', takes...[full story]
Posted
: 12/09/2007 11:27:21
Step back in time with Museum history lesson
Local historian David Viner examines "Cirencester through Artists' Eyes", on Thursday 27th September, at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.
He will present a fascinating view of the social history o...[full story]
Posted
: 12/09/2007 11:24:19
Criminal Damage–Rollright Stones, Chipping Norton
Police are appealing for the public to help catch the vandals who have caused criminal damage to the Rollright Stones and stole money from the warden's hut at the site.
Between 5.30pm on Saturday ...[full story]
Posted
: 10/09/2007 21:08:07
Glos. NHS Trust adopts Blood Tracking Solution
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the latest UK NHS trust to commit to MSoft's Blood tracking solution to provide accountability for all transfusions performed by the Trust which serve...[full story]
Posted
: 10/09/2007 12:42:21
Swap 'til you drop - and help cut waste!
Residents in the Tetbury area are being urged to swap till they drop in a bid to reduce waste.
A Swap Shop is being held at Cotswold Leisure, Tetbury, on Saturday, 22nd September, as part of a week...[full story]
Posted
: 04/09/2007 22:24:02
Tetbury Weekend Of Free Fun For All The Family
Cotswold Leisure Tetbury will throw open its doors later this month when it hosts a free weekend full of fun activities.
The 'Check it Out' open weekend runs from Friday 21 September to Sunday 23 ...[full story]
Posted
: 04/09/2007 22:20:10
Cheltenham Residents Invited To Have Their Say
Cheltenham Town Centre Residents Invited To Have Their Say
People who live in the Cheltenham Town Centre Inspector Neighbour Area (INA) are invited to have their say at the next Police Commu...[full story]
Posted
: 03/09/2007 17:06:45
Man Dies in Collision near Tetbury
At approximately 6.10am today (Monday September 3rd) police received reports of a road traffic collision on the A433 at Culkerton, near the Rodmarton turn off.
The incident involved a green Rover ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/09/2007 16:57:56
Cotswold Leisure Centre Due To Re-Open Early 2008
Cotswold District Council said yesterday (31 August) that despite severe flood damage, the Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester should be open early next year.
The Council, supported by its insur...[full story]
Posted
: 01/09/2007 12:41:17
Man Dies After Crash on A417
A man has died following a road traffic collision on the A417 near Ampney Crucis.
The crash, between a blue Renault Clio and a pushbike, occurred shortly before 9.10am near the turning for Driffie...[full story]
Posted
: 29/08/2007 13:36:18
Jewellery Shop Burgled in Bourton-on-the-Water
Police are appealing to the public for information after thieves burgled a jewellery shop in Bourton on the Water during the early hours of Tuesday August 28yj.
Between 12am and 12.05am unknown of...[full story]
Posted
: 28/08/2007 16:05:31
Man, 35, Seriously Assaulted in Moreton-in-Marsh
Police in Moreton in Marsh are appealing for help in tracing offenders who seriously assaulted a man in the town during the early hours of Sunday August 26th.
The victim, a 35 year-old local man, ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/08/2007 10:28:10
Cancellation of Meningitis Trust event - Notgrove
It is with deep regret that the Meningitis Trust has to announce the cancellation of our forthcoming Horses for Causes charity fun ride planned for Sunday September 9th at Notgrove Estate, near Chelte...[full story]
Posted
: 27/08/2007 22:30:30
Cotswold's Grant Aid For Vunerable Flood Victims
Urgent help for vulnerable victims of the July floods will be the first priority for a share of the £600,000 recovery grant awarded to the Cotswolds.
Cotswold District Council Cabinet members discu...[full story]
Posted
: 24/08/2007 16:37:38
Artists' balancing act at Corinium Museum
The work of two very different Gloucestershire artists comes under the spotlight in a new exhibition at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester from September 8th to October 27th.
Working Artists – a Ques...[full story]
Posted
: 24/08/2007 12:04:39
Don't lose your vote
Cotswold District Council is carrying out its annual update of the register of electors by issuing a form to every home in the District over the next two weeks.
If the details on the form have not ...[full story]
Posted
: 24/08/2007 11:59:16
Fitness classes return to Cirencester
Fitness classes run by Cotswold District Council's leisure team are returning to Cirencester - thanks to Kingshill School.
The school has kindly agreed to open up its facilities to accommodate a sk...[full story]
Posted
: 24/08/2007 11:26:06
Appeal for Information on Bowling Centre Break In
At approximately 12.30am on Sunday August 16th offenders broke into the bowling centre in Wymans Lane, Cheltenham.
The offenders are b...[full story]
Posted
: 23/08/2007 15:25:09
Future Management Of Stow Fair
Issues surrounding Stow Fair were discussed by Cotswold District Council at its meeting on July 31st.
Council agreed to undertake one final attempt at negotiation, with the police in attendance, wi...[full story]
Posted
: 21/08/2007 16:46:58
Kayaks Stolen from Lechlade Sailing Club
Police are appealing for help in tracing offenders who stole two kayaks from a sailing club in Lechlade.
The craft, which are worth £300 each, were stolen from the Bowmoor Sailing Club between Aug...[full story]
Posted
: 21/08/2007 11:41:42
Minister to visit Cheltenham
Minister will visit Cheltenham to discuss night time safety
Ben Bradshaw MP, minister of state in the department of health, will be visiting Cheltenham Borough Council tomorrow to discuss ... |
