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Cotswold Blog

The Cotswold Blog is a collection of diary entries, news, gossip and other Cotswold related information.

Sous Chef Required, Tetbury
Sous Chef required for busy Tetbury town centre boutique 15 bedroom hotel. We have a great team and we are looking for an enthusiastic sous chef to join us, someone who is responsible, can mangage ...[full story]
Posted : 7/20/2010 6:54:13 PM

Competition to find best photos of West Oxon
Residents are being given the chance to win photographic equipment by sending special images of West Oxfordshire to the District Council. The Council’s tourism team is looking for images that capt...[full story]
Posted : 7/8/2010 10:59:18 AM

The Priory Inn - Great British Mini Summer Break
The Priory Inn offers a Great British Mini Summer Break for the whole family - that won't break the bank! Escape to The Priory Inn in The Cotswolds for 2 nights, get the third night free and lo...[full story]
Posted : 6/4/2010 7:49:11 AM

New Waste Collection Arrangements
Cotswold District Council will start introducing new refuse and recycling collection rounds, to simplify arrangements and increase efficiency, on week beginning 14th June. The Council, working with...[full story]
Posted : 5/26/2010 9:57:54 AM

Cotswold Play Areas - Best in the County!
Two revamped play areas in the Cotswolds have been voted the best in the county by a group of children taking part in a survey organised by Play Gloucestershire. Refurbished play areas at Andoversf...[full story]
Posted : 5/25/2010 9:54:45 AM

Corinium Museum and Cirencester College Score 10!
Staff at Corinium Museum and students from Cirencester College have been praised to the skies for their recent contribution to the nationwide Museums at Night campaign. Things couldn’t have gone mu...[full story]
Posted : 5/18/2010 9:46:54 AM

Woodstock pool set to reopen for summer
Woodstock’s heated outdoor pool opens for the summer season on Saturday 22nd May. The pool has undergone essential maintenance works in preparation for the re-opening. Carey James, Partnership Man...[full story]
Posted : 5/13/2010 11:44:09 AM

80 Squadron's Afghanistan Medals Parade
80 Postal and Courier Squadron, part of 29 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps, based at South Cerney, returned from Afghanistan to be welcomed by family and friends on 30 April. In total, 38 officers ...[full story]
Posted : 5/13/2010 11:36:39 AM

World Cup Bonus at Cotswold Leisure!
Follow England’s World Cup campaign at all five Cotswold Leisure Centres next month – and avoid paying the one-off joining fee if you sign up for membership while the Three Lions are still in the tour...[full story]
Posted : 5/19/2010 11:34:47 AM

Corinium Museum Broadcasts To The Nation
BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine lunch time show will feature Cirencester's Corinium Museum on Friday 14th May. The Corinium Museum will be centre stage on Friday 14th May when it will feature in the BBC ...[full story]
Posted : 5/13/2010 11:29:25 AM

Council Honours Former Leader
Cotswold District Council has conferred the title of Honorary Alderman on Mrs Julie Girling, a former Leader of the Council who is currently an MEP. The 11th May meeting of the Cotswold District Co...[full story]
Posted : 5/13/2010 11:27:35 AM

Cotswold Authorities Set For Stow Fair
Since the last Stow Fair in October 2009, Gloucestershire Police and Cotswold District Council have continued to work with Stow residents and other agencies to ensure that this week’s Fair runs smooth...[full story]
Posted : 5/13/2010 11:25:12 AM

Cotswold Centres in Support of Swimathon
Over 60 keen swimmers took the plunge in Swimathons at Cotswold Leisure centres in April and helped raise over £1,500 for charity from sponsoring friends and relatives. The national swimming event ...[full story]
Posted : 5/10/2010 11:22:38 AM

Free Fun Day at Fairford Leisure
Things were a lot different in1990 – John Major was Prime Minister, Liverpool were the predominant football team in Britain, and Unchained Melody topped the charts for weeks on end. But one thing has...[full story]
Posted : 5/7/2010 11:17:34 AM

Corinium Hotel Refurbishment
The Corinium Hotel (previously Corinium Court) has recently completed a ground floor extension and refurbishment to include a new reception and additional lounge area. The Bar servery has been relocat...[full story]
Posted : 4/29/2010 11:14:50 AM

Cotswold Ice Cream Company opens ice cream parlour
With ever increasing numbers of visitors to the farm and being on two Cotswold walking routes and various cycle trails, The Cotswold Ice Cream Company have converted one end of their factory into an i...[full story]
Posted : 4/24/2010 11:08:49 AM

New facilities at the heart of Cotswold village
Building work has started on a new annex to the village hall in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, that will house a shop, post office and cafe. When it is finished in July there will be a full ran...[full story]
Posted : 5/4/2010 10:58:33 AM

The Wonderwall Gallery - Spring Exhibition
We are delighted to let you know that our Spring Exhibition is currently underway at The Wonderwall Gallery, Cirencester, featuring a great range of paintings for the new season. Included in our ...[full story]
Posted : 4/23/2010 12:27:08 PM

Lick the Spoon launches Ice Cream in Cirencester
Chocolatier Lick the Spoon have teamed up with the award winning Somerset ice cream producer Mendip Moments to launch ice cream in their Cirencester shop. Mendip Moments produce all of their ice cr...[full story]
Posted : 4/16/2010 12:19:37 PM

New opening date for Woodstock outdoor pool
Woodstock heated open air pool is expected to open in May rather than April this year, due to essential maintenance works. Loose tiles were discovered on one wall of the swimming pool tank during ...[full story]
Posted : 3/31/2010 6:27:48 PM

There's Still Time to Sign Up for Waste Service
Residents wishing to take part in one of the best recycling schemes in the country can still sign up and be a part of Cotswold District Council’s bid to top the nation’s recycling chart. The third ...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2010 7:49:41 PM

Councils Unite To Combat Fly-Tipping
Cotswold District Council and Moreton Town Council are embarking on a jointly funded project to tackle harmful fly tipping in ditches. Both Councils have declared war on this illegal practice and h...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2010 7:47:26 PM

Sunday Times Survey Praises Council Staff
A recent employee-driven nationwide survey has ranked Cotswold District Council as one of the best places to work in the public sector. A survey commissioned by the Sunday Times to gauge employee s...[full story]
Posted : 3/17/2010 5:42:27 PM

National Recognition for Corinium Museum
Cirencester’s award-winning Corinium Museum has notched up another success, winning a prestigious customer service award for the fifth year running. Cotswold District Council’s Corinium muse...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2010 2:36:58 PM

Help To Keep the Cotswolds Clean and Tidy
Litter-pickers across the Cotswolds will be doing their bit this spring to keep their towns and villages clean and tidy. Cotswold District Council’s annual ‘Spring Clean’ event allows community gro...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2010 2:34:55 PM

All change for concessionary travel!
From 6th April 2010, the Government is changing the age of eligibility for national concessionary travel scheme. This will rise gradually from 60 to 65 over the next 10 years, in line with the changes...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2010 2:11:09 PM

Dine by candlelight in support of Earth Hour…
On Saturday March 26th 2010, The Priory Inn is turning off its lights for one hour of romantic dining in support of WWF’s Earth Hour campaign. The Priory Inn, [full story]
Posted : 3/10/2010 12:37:53 PM

Egg-cellant Easter activities at Moreton Centre
Cotswold District Council’s Moreton Area Centre is staging a morning of children’s Easter Crafts on Thursday 8th April. Children from ages 4-10 are invited to a fun morning of Easter Crafts at the ...[full story]
Posted : 3/2/2010 12:03:03 PM

Go-Ahead For Lowest Council Tax Rise for 15 Years
Cotswold District Council has approved its lowest Council Tax increase for 15 years, recognising the need to keep costs down in the current harsh economic climate. At a 25th February meeting, membe...[full story]
Posted : 2/25/2010 5:01:51 PM

Moving Towards a Fair Deal for Stow
Local community leaders, representatives of the police and Cotswold District Council are encouraged by the recent improvements in the running of the twice-yearly Gypsy Gathering known as Stow Fair, an...[full story]
Posted : 2/25/2010 5:00:22 PM

It's All Fun and Games in Lechlade
Children in Lechlade are enjoying a stimulating new play area, thanks to the efforts of a hard-working local Play Committee backed by ...[full story]
Posted : 2/23/2010 4:58:22 PM

CDC Begins Search for New Recycling Facility
Cotswold District Council is urgently looking for a new recycling site serving the Fairford area, following the Town Council’s decision to remove ...[full story]
Posted : 2/23/2010 3:55:06 PM

Youngsters Flock to the Corinium Museum
Over 250 children across the Cotswold district enjoyed an abundance of creative activities at the Corinium Museum and local libraries du...[full story]
Posted : 2/23/2010 12:53:32 PM

Keeping Indigo Out of the Red
Cotswold District Council is backing a fund-raising campaign by a local GP to boost an award-winning health promotion and advice service which provides a lifeline to young people in the [full story]
Posted : 2/19/2010 12:49:05 PM

CDC and CAB Unite To Fight Homelessness
Cotswold District Council will be joining forces with the local Citizens Advice Bureau in a new £45,000 project to prevent homelessness, following receipt of a government grant which recognises the ex...[full story]
Posted : 2/17/2010 12:47:10 PM

New Era for Health Care in North Cotswolds
Leaders of Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire County Council have welcomed the approval of plans for a new hospital which will provide state-of-the-art health care for residents throughout ...[full story]
Posted : 2/17/2010 12:43:14 PM

Willersey Water Woes Washed Away
Villagers in Willersey are keeping their fingers crossed that a long-term road flooding problem has been resolved thanks to great teamwork by Cotswold District Council, Willersey Parish Council, the W...[full story]
Posted : 2/16/2010 2:43:43 PM

Council Tax Increase Hits 15-Year Low
Cotswold District Council has just announced its lowest Council Tax increase for 15 years. A meeting of the Cotswold District Council Cabinet on 11 February voted unanimously to recommend a Council...[full story]
Posted : 2/11/2010 12:42:56 PM

CDC Puts a Brake On Some Parking Charges
Cotswold District Council is deferring a proposal to extend the time period covering paid parking zones in the district until a strategic study is completed. The Council is also introducing lower tha...[full story]
Posted : 2/11/2010 11:42:14 AM

Fosse Cross Recycling Centre - New Opening Hours
New all-year-round opening hours at Gloucestershire County Council’s Fosse Cross Household Recycling Centre will be introduced from the end of March. All five Gloucestershire County Council recycli...[full story]
Posted : 2/9/2010 1:39:22 PM

Real McCoy Romance At The Priory Inn
Strip St Valentine back to basics – avoid the gimmicks and rip-off menus and enjoy some Real McCoy romance, hand-in-hand in an ancient woodland with the one you love… Take a romantic stroll throug...[full story]
Posted : 2/6/2010 8:56:50 PM

Event Puts Teenagers in the Driving Seat
A special event that gives young people the opportunity to learn about responsible, safe and legal driving is to be held in Moreton-in-Marsh ...[full story]
Posted : 1/15/2010 9:45:26 AM

Rollright Stones photographic competition 2010
The Rollright Trust is inviting visitors to the famous Rollright Stones to enter a photo competition between now and next October. The competition is being sponsored by Ricoh Cameras UK and Morris Pho...[full story]
Posted : 1/14/2010 1:54:49 PM

Dinner On The House at Tetbury Hotel
Escape the annual hibernation and enjoy real food and value for money in The Cotswolds Until the end of January, The Priory Inn in the market town of Tetbury is offering an overnight stay with ful...[full story]
Posted : 1/13/2010 7:55:44 PM

Lick the Spoon Opens Cirencester Chocolate Shop
Chocolatier Lick the Spoon opened their shop in Cirencester, Gloucestershire this month. The shop is situated in historic Black Jack Stre...[full story]
Posted : 12/17/2009 12:15:43 PM

Partnership action in Woodstock
With over 450 licensed premises in West Oxfordshire it is important to make sure that owners are complying with the legal requirements necessary to make our towns and villages safe places to live, wor...[full story]
Posted : 12/17/2009 12:13:22 PM

Council Plans £0.5m Boost For Flood Alleviation
In response to strong public demand for further support to communities during flooding and other emergencies, the Cotswold District Council Cabinet is considering an allocation of a further £500,000 f...[full story]
Posted : 12/15/2009 4:46:44 PM

Cotswold DC Plastics Recycling Trial
Cotswold District Council was recently commended nationally for its enviable recycling rates and does not intend to rest on its laurels. As part of a continued emphasis on improving waste services, dr...[full story]
Posted : 12/15/2009 4:40:14 PM

Residents Given More Recycling Choices This Xmas
Cotswold District Council, working in partnership with the Salvation Army, has introduced a new type of recycling bank at a number of locations across the district where residents can recycle unwanted...[full story]
Posted : 12/15/2009 4:39:18 PM

Hundreds Come To Recycling Roadshows This Autumn
A series of recycling roadshows recently came to the Cotswolds offering advice and information to residents as well as free recycling containers. The ‘Recycling Container Giveaway Roadshows’ toured...[full story]
Posted : 12/15/2009 4:38:25 PM

Cotswold Loos Clean Up At Annual Toilet Awards
Cotswold District Council has made the roll of honour again this autumn after scooping awards galore at the British Toilet Awards 2009. The event, held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingh...[full story]
Posted : 12/15/2009 4:37:11 PM

Fillip For Fairford Fitness Fanatics!
Exercise enthusiasts in the Fairford area are welcoming a major upgrade to the gym in the town’s leisure centre. The new gym, whi...[full story]
Posted : 11/12/2009 4:34:19 PM

Concert For Timbo
On Saturday 12th December at the Parish Church, Cirencester there will be a very special Memorial Concert for Tim Jenning...[full story]
Posted : 12/8/2009 9:16:18 AM

Christmas Fayre in aid of Help for Heroes
Over 20 local businesses have joined together to create a Christmas Fayre to raise funds for Help The Heroes. With something for everyone from food to toys and men’s accessories to pamper sessions. ...[full story]
Posted : 12/7/2009 2:04:49 PM

A seasonal gift from The Priory Inn
The Priory Inn, Tetbury - the family friendly hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Cotswolds, is guaranteeing sunny smiles in the build-up to Christmas and throughout the bleak month of January by...[full story]
Posted : 12/2/2009 8:23:17 PM

New Laws Should Prevent Inconsiderate Parking
Cotswold District Council's parking team will use new powers from this winter to prevent motorists leaving their cars parked alongside dropped kerbs. A dropped kerb is the place on a pavement or pu...[full story]
Posted : 11/28/2009 9:57:48 PM

Cotswold Cabinet Sets Out Budget Proposals
“A Prudent Budget Strategy, but with Good News for Cotswold Residents” That was the view of Cotswold District Council Leader, Lynden Stowe, when setting out his budget proposals for the coming fina...[full story]
Posted : 11/24/2009 10:10:44 PM

Recycling Roadshows Tour The Cotswolds
A series of recycling roadshows will come to the Cotswolds this autumn, offering advice and information as well as free recycling containers to residents. Eight ‘Recycling Container Giveaway Roadsh...[full story]
Posted : 11/24/2009 10:08:33 PM

Mick Jagger to visit Cheltenham?
Sir Mick Jagger could be rocking up to a pal's music gig in Cheltenham on Friday night (6th November). Rumours are rife that the Rolling Stones legend is heading to Gloucestershire to watch his fri...[full story]
Posted : 11/4/2009 11:19:39 AM

Giant Fleamarket
Sunday 15th November 2009 10am to 4pm Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester Antiques, Second-hand goods, Old Books, CDs, Jewellery, China, etc Refreshments Want to sell ? : Tel 01242 512 8...[full story]
Posted : 10/26/2009 12:11:48 PM

Cotswold House Christmas Fair
Christmas Shopping Day at Cotswold House in Chipping Campden Browse exclusive stalls selling jewellery, gifts for everyone, cards, plants and wreaths, homewares, accessories, clothes and shoes. ...[full story]
Posted : 10/26/2009 11:48:20 AM

Arts and Crafts in Hook Norton
St Peter’s Church Hook Norton is hosting its 13th annual Craft Fair this Saturday, October 31st. The Fair has grown in size and popularity over the years and is firmly established as one of the fines...[full story]
Posted : 10/26/2009 11:03:44 AM

Loan makes Chipping Norton lido more sustainable
Co-operative and Community Finance is pleased to announce it has approved a loan to the award-winning Chipping Norton Lido, which will cover the costs of making the pool more energy efficient. The out...[full story]
Posted : 10/16/2009 7:56:44 PM

Cheltenham street market returns
Cheltenham will be going continental again this autumn, when an international street market sets up its stalls alongside Long Gardens, next to the Promenade. 15 - 18 October, 9am - 5.30pm Long Gar...[full story]
Posted : 10/13/2009 6:30:47 PM

Moreton to host Energy Advice Session
Advice on energy saving during the winter months will be the subject of a session at the Moreton Area Centre later this month. Cotswold District Council staff at the High Street office will welcome...[full story]
Posted : 10/13/2009 6:25:53 PM

Diamond Jewellery Business DiamondGeezer.com
(PRWEB) October 11, 2009 - DiamondGeezer, the UK's leading online jeweller for diamond rings, was featured for a second time on the BBC's popular TV show Dragons' Den. The Dragons' Den On Tour program...[full story]
Posted : 10/11/2009 6:45:15 PM

Delicious Cotswolds Autumn Offer
The Priory Inn, Tetbury ***AUTUMN OFFER*** Marvel at the maples at our National Arboretum During October, 2 adults can enjoy a walk at Westonbirt Arboretum to see the amazing autumnal leave...[full story]
Posted : 10/8/2009 11:54:26 PM

Lick the Spoon Opens it’s new Chocolate Factory
Wiltshire Chocolatier Lick the Spoon opened their new Chocolate Factory in Corsham, Wiltshire this...[full story]
Posted : 10/7/2009 10:56:49 PM

Local Artists' Work On Show At Council Offices
A new collection of artwork and photographs will be on show at Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road offices in Cirencester until the end of November. The exhibition, called ‘Impressions’, will ...[full story]
Posted : 10/5/2009 11:24:01 PM

Shared Audit Service Set To Make Savings
Cotswold District Council is sharing its internal audit department with Cheltenham Borough Council. Key benefits of sharing this service include improved service resilience and substantial cash sav...[full story]
Posted : 10/5/2009 11:21:03 PM

Thirty Two Hotel voted favourite
Mr and Mrs Smith (hotel specialists and booking service) have voted Thirty Two Hotel in Cheltenham one of its top five favourite properties around the world reports Reuters. "A four-room, five-star...[full story]
Posted : 9/22/2009 11:05:56 AM

The Art Of Cornwall
‘The Art of Cornwall 2009’ at The Wonderwall Gallery, Cirencester, Gloucestershire The Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester opens its annual ‘Art of Cornwall’ exhibition on Saturday 3rd October, feat...[full story]
Posted : 9/17/2009 12:02:35 PM

Anyone for tennis?
Short tennis classes start for children and young people at leisure@cheltenham this Thursday 17 September. Run by a qualified tennis coach, the sessions help to improve tennis skills in a fun and f...[full story]
Posted : 9/16/2009 2:01:01 AM

Autumn at The Priory Inn, Tetbury
Autumn is The Priory Inn’s favourite season: with the leaves alight at nearby Westonbirt Arboretum, the kitchen team has an abundance of fantastic Cotswolds fare to choose from in creating the ultimat...[full story]
Posted : 9/14/2009 1:45:37 PM

WOW is back - Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September
The popular West Oxfordshire Week (WOW) is back this September with local attractions throwing open their doors to give free or discounted entry to the district's residents. WOW vouchers have been...[full story]
Posted : 9/10/2009 11:20:27 PM

Cotswolds October Special Offer Golfing Breaks
Enjoy glorious cotswold luxury accommodation and one of the best parkland golf courses in Gloucestershire for as little as £17.50 during October. PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 10, 2009 – Cotswold Cou...[full story]
Posted : 9/10/2009 6:34:35 PM

Tetbury Wins Gold
Tetbury won a fourth consecutive gold in the Heart of England in Bloom campaign 2009 and was awarded “category winner” last week, being the best-of-the-best in the Small Town category, in which there ...[full story]
Posted : 9/8/2009 9:19:50 PM

Football in the River - Bourton on the Water
The annual Football in the River event takes place in Bourton on the Water this Bank Holiday Monday. The Cotswold village will become Wembley for the day as spectators fill the banks of the River W...[full story]
Posted : 8/28/2009 10:04:48 AM

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, 9-18 Oct
60th anniversary, 10 days, 10 guest directors, over 440 events. The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns from 9-18 October in a ten day 60th anniversary celebration. With its signatu...[full story]
Posted : 8/25/2009 10:13:38 PM

Don't Lose Your Vote - Register Now
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. Once received by residents, if the d...[full story]
Posted : 8/24/2009 7:44:39 PM

Evening Lectures Return To Corinium Museum
A host of evening lectures to educate and entertain will return to the Corinium Museum this autumn. The Cirencester museum’s popular evening lecture series, which all take place on Thursday evening...[full story]
Posted : 8/24/2009 7:41:44 PM

Summer Off The Streets Is A Ray Of Sunshine
Dozens of children have been delighted with the ‘Life’s a Beach’ dance and drama sessions this month, part of Cotswold District Council’s Summer off the Streets programme. ‘Life’s a Beach’ is a sto...[full story]
Posted : 8/17/2009 12:48:25 PM

Burford Fun Day and Dog Show
The Burford adoption centre's main event of the year (16th August 2009) Bring the family and doggie friends for a great day out at the adoption centre with plenty of fun and games for all! Try a...[full story]
Posted : 8/12/2009 1:15:24 PM

Learn To Ride Your Mini Moto Safely
Mini-moto riders are being given the opportunity to learn how to enjoy their hobby safely, legally and responsibly at an event at Fairford Police Station this weekend. Young people in the area who...[full story]
Posted : 8/7/2009 9:24:10 AM

Cotswold 2nd in the league for recycling in the UK
Official figures released by DEFRA reveal that Cotswold District Council’s recycling and composting rates are amongst the highest in the country and are the highest in the South of England and Wales. ...[full story]
Posted : 7/26/2009 12:00:58 AM

Fun in the Sun - Summer Off The Streets
A jam-packed seasonal schedule of fun activities for children and young people is being lined up when Cotswold District Council's successful 'Summer off the Streets' programme returns this month. T...[full story]
Posted : 7/20/2009 9:38:19 AM

Air Tattoo sold out for Saturday, Sunday available
Tickets for the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on Saturday have completely sold out for the first time in the event's history according to the RIAT website However, organisers have ...[full story]
Posted : 7/16/2009 10:34:44 AM

Restoration Roadshow Coming To Blenheim Palace
Sat 8th and Sun 9th August Come and meet Eric Knowles and his team of restorers. This is your chance to have your antiques and collectables valued by the experts and pick up some restoration advic...[full story]
Posted : 7/15/2009 11:24:24 PM

Fairford Air Show 2009
The 2009 Fairford Air Tattoo takes place at RAF Fairford on 18th and 19th July. This years event is all-ticket. An announcement said, "The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo would ...[full story]
Posted : 7/13/2009 1:18:43 PM

Summer Sessions At Corinium Museum
A whole host of historical fun will take place with a series of fun yet informative sessions at the Corinium Museum over the summer holidays. The Park Street museum has just released details of its...[full story]
Posted : 7/7/2009 10:44:38 PM

Cotswold Given £100k To Further Improve Defences
Communities in the north Cotswolds have been given a flooding boost this summer after learning they would benefit from over £100,000 in flood prevention work. Cotswold District Council received £11...[full story]
Posted : 7/7/2009 10:43:06 PM

A taste of the Caribbean in Bourton!
Bourton Vale Cricket Club launch their fundraising programme to build a new clubhouse This month sees the launch of a programme of fundraising events at Bourton Vale Cricket Club to raise fu...[full story]
Posted : 7/7/2009 11:03:13 AM

Three Leisure Centres To Get Makeover This Summer
Three of Cotswold District Council’s leisure centres will benefit from new or updated gym equipment as well as internal makeovers this summer. The Council owned leisure centres at Tetbury and Chipp...[full story]
Posted : 7/3/2009 5:57:33 PM

Cheltenham School Wins Tag Rugby Trophy
The Catholic School of St Gregory the Great is a trophy winner in the 'Tag to Twickenham' event. Children from the school in Knapp Road, [full story]
Posted : 7/3/2009 5:18:55 PM

All change at Burford Lodge
Not just a change of ownership Burford Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, situated at the edge of the village of Burford has recently changed hands with the new owners introducing new ideas with an e...[full story]
Posted : 7/3/2009 2:47:01 PM

Support for businesses in Chipping Norton
Business start-ups in the Chipping Norton area will soon be able to get free one-to-one expert advice on their door...[full story]
Posted : 7/2/2009 12:48:19 PM

Simple Energy Initiative Will Keep Costs Down
Cotswold District Council’s Green Champions are helping the Council to lower its carbon footprint and energy costs with a simple energy initiative supported by Severn Wye Energy Agency (SWEA). By i...[full story]
Posted : 6/26/2009 11:16:18 PM

A Day's Stint In The Saddle For CDC's Gavin
An officer at Cotswold District Council saddled up for a day of cycling this month when he swapped his car for a bike for all his work appointments. Gavin McNaught-Davis, a member of the Council’s ...[full story]
Posted : 6/24/2009 7:37:00 PM

See The Thames Through Past and Present Photos
Views of the River Thames from the past 125 years will be on show at the Corinium Museum this summer thanks to images from past and present photographers. The 'in the footsteps of Henry Taunt' phot...[full story]
Posted : 6/22/2009 11:52:57 PM

Important Caring Seminar Highlights Issues
Crucial issues on carers and the support they receive were discussed during a seminar at Cotswold District Council this week. The event –attended by over 70 people on Monday June 15th – dealt with ...[full story]
Posted : 6/18/2009 9:14:41 PM

HSBC Cheltenham Music Festival 2009
From 3-18 July 2009 the HSBC Cheltenham Music Festival will inspire and delight once more with some of the world's finest classical music. Celebrating 65 years at the forefront of British culture the ...[full story]
Posted : 6/18/2009 12:06:40 AM

Museum Hosts Animal Safari For Children
Children will be taken on a special safari tour this week at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester as part of a national event to support children and their minders. The children and their carers will...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2009 9:24:54 PM

Firm Proposal For Local Copule To Run Stow VIC
The Stow Visitor Information Centre Working Group partnership comprises of officers and Councillors from Cotswold District Council (CDC), Councillors from Stow Town Council (STC), Trustees of St Edwar...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2009 9:22:51 PM

Museums Team Up To Uncover The Past
The Corinium Museum in Cirencester has been one of three beneficiaries after the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded a £25,000 grant to help support young people's understanding of the past. The Young Ro...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2009 9:19:01 PM

Max makes his thousand ….and still counting!
Max’s Shop a success for Rare Breeds Charity Thirteen year old Max Harvey of Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire has reached his target of £1000 raised for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RB...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2009 2:21:12 PM

Mike Gatting and MCC to visit Bourton Vale
Bourton Vale Cricket Club is pleased to confirm that the first ever game staged between the Cotswold School 1st X1 and the MCC will be played at the Club on Wednesday 24th June. Accompanying the MCC ...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2009 1:07:40 AM

Bobby Bus To Attend Fete
Officers from the Cirencester Safer Community Team (SCT) will be joining in the fun at a fete, barbeque and 10K fun run that’s taking place in Cirencester Park on Sunday, June 14th. The SCT will be...[full story]
Posted : 6/13/2009 10:45:59 PM

Keep your kids active this summer
From scuba diving to street dance and yoga, a range of activities will be running at West Oxfordshire District Council’s leisure centres for children during the summer holidays. Discounted entry t...[full story]
Posted : 6/12/2009 12:10:40 PM

Cotswold Show 2009
The Cotswold Show will take place on the weekend of 4th and 5th July 2009. The Cotswold Show 2009 promises to be an action packed day for all the family with show stopping performances in the main ...[full story]
Posted : 6/11/2009 11:30:12 AM

Win a FREE consultation with celebrity dog trainer
If your problem pooch is driving you to despair then help is on hand as Celebrity Dog Trainer Amy Hatcher is offering you the chance to win a free consultation worth more than £150 only at this year’s...[full story]
Posted : 6/10/2009 2:24:35 PM

Meet The Cheltenham Town Centre Policing Team
Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from the Cheltenham Town Centre Safer Community Team (SCT) will be at the Police Information Point (PIP) at the Cheltenham Municipal Officers on the Promenade...[full story]
Posted : 6/2/2009 6:09:40 PM

Communities Chip In To Keep Cotswolds Clean
Towns and villages across the Cotswolds are looking spick and span this spring thanks to Cotswold District Council’s annual litter-pick. The Council’s ‘Spring Clean’ event allows community groups a...[full story]
Posted : 6/2/2009 10:59:20 AM

Multi-Sport Sessions Given Boost - North Cotswolds
Multi-sports opportunities for children and young people with disabilities in the Cotswolds has been given a boost, thanks to a £1100 inclusion grant. The 4us2 club, set up by Cotswold District Cou...[full story]
Posted : 6/2/2009 10:57:47 AM

Bumper Opening Weekend at Gloucester Quays
Gloucester Quays Management have reported a higher than expected number of visitors during the opening weekend. Since the doors opened to the public on Thursday 21st May, it is estimated that some 100...[full story]
Posted : 6/1/2009 4:24:53 PM

Cotswold Fly-Tipping Campaign Is Launched
The ‘Keep the Cotswolds Clean’ campaign is being launched this week (May 28th 2009) by Cotswold District Council, to support the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign. Cotswold District Council has distributed p...[full story]
Posted : 5/28/2009 6:57:57 PM

Oxygen Cylinder Lost In Cheltenham
Police are asking anyone who finds an oxygen cylinder that was lost in Cheltenham Town Centre yesterday to contact them. The Freedom 400 Oxygen Cylinder, in its carry case, was reported lost by its...[full story]
Posted : 5/28/2009 1:05:09 PM

Oxfordshire place names
Have you ever wondered why Oxfordshire towns and villages are so named? Why is Witney called Witney and Burford called Burford? Where on earth did the name Wallingford come from? How did Oxford com...[full story]
Posted : 5/22/2009 3:52:59 PM

Go swimming outdoors
Woodstock Open Air Pool is open for the summer season until 30th August. With a large grassed area, 25-metre pool and toddler’s pool, indoor changing rooms and café, it is a great outdoor venue fo...[full story]
Posted : 5/22/2009 1:34:41 PM

£100k Agreed For New Gym Equipment
Investment of £100,000 has been approved to replace gym equipment at Cotswold Leisure, Bourton-on-the-Water. Cotswold District Coun...[full story]
Posted : 5/22/2009 12:14:53 PM

Good news from Iceland
Cheltenham Borough Council has received encouraging news about the recovery of its investments in Icelandic banks. The Charted Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Local Authority Ac...[full story]
Posted : 5/21/2009 12:12:58 AM

Have an active half term with Sport Zone
Sport Zone, the council's popular holiday scheme, is back again this half term, offering eight to 13 year olds a great range of sports and fun activities. The programme includes football, badminton...[full story]
Posted : 5/21/2009 12:12:03 AM

The Suffolks Annual Street Fair


2009 is the ninth year The Suffolks Traders' Association has organised and sponsored this unique local event and a great opportunity for businesses and the local community to celebrate being in The Su...[full story]
Posted : 5/19/2009 5:43:12 PM

Museum's Lectures To Look At Ancient Britain
Three evening lectures focusing on the ancient Cotswolds will be coming to the Corinium Museum in May and June. The talks, part of the museum’s Evening Lecture series, will start on Thursday May 28...[full story]
Posted : 5/19/2009 1:21:53 AM

Paintings Stolen From Stow On The Wold Gallery
Police in Stow-On-The-Wold are appealing for information after two paintings were stolen from a gallery on Sheep Street at the end of last week. Officers were called to the Titian Gallery by staff ...[full story]
Posted : 5/14/2009 7:26:52 PM

Corinium Museum To Hold Fun and Factual Events
Find a fun way to amuse the children during the May half term week, thanks to a range of educational-inspired events at the Corinium Museum. The Cirencester venue is hosting four different sessions...[full story]
Posted : 5/13/2009 11:02:56 PM

Great Vintage Flying Weekend 9-10 May
Don't miss this weekend at Kemble Airport. Another fun packed weekend at the 2009 Great Vintage Flying Weekend. The Great Vintage Flying Weekend is Europe's largest celebration of vintage aircraft ...[full story]
Posted : 5/8/2009 6:24:20 PM

Local Artists On Show At Council Offices
A new collection of paintings and photographs will be on show at Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road offices in Cirencester until the end of June. The exhibition named ‘Seasonal Views and Stud...[full story]
Posted : 5/5/2009 4:42:50 PM

Garden Waste roadshows
Residents will have the chance to find out about getting their garden waste collected at ‘roadshows’ being held in Witney. West Oxfordshire Dist...[full story]
Posted : 5/1/2009 3:55:43 PM

Cotswold Lions in Cirencester soon!
Cotswold Sheep flock to New Brewery Arts, Cirencester, to herald the opening of ‘Sheep – from Lamb to Loom’, an exhibition by Kate Lynch and Alastair Goolden. At 11am on Saturday 9th May, shoppers ...[full story]
Posted : 4/30/2009 5:46:57 PM

Visit Cotswold Ice Cream On Open Farm Sunday
Hill House Farm, in Farmington - the home of The Cotswold Ice Cream Company - is taking part in Open Farm Sunday on 7th June 2009. In an initiative organized by Leaf (Linking Environment and Farming) ...[full story]
Posted : 4/28/2009 9:57:47 PM

Hit Movie Slumdog Millionaire Comes To Museum
One of the hit films of 2009 will come to the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, this spring when British blockbuster ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is shown at the venue in May. The hit movie – which won eight ...[full story]
Posted : 4/27/2009 12:10:57 PM

Pupils To Enjoy Watery Away Day At South Cerney
Pupils from two Cirencester schools will cool off with a watery away-day this month thanks to joint work between Cotswold District Council and Cirencester Town Council. A group of 12 pupils from De...[full story]
Posted : 4/27/2009 12:07:41 PM

Highnam Court Spring Fair
The Highnam Court Spring Fair is due to take place this on 25th and 26th April. Open from 10.30am to 5.00pm. Last admission 4.00pm. Admission £7.50. Children under 12 free Located at Highnam ...[full story]
Posted : 4/24/2009 5:05:05 PM

Council Spends £663,000 On Preventing Floods
Cotswold District Council has spent £663,000 to date, on flood prevention schemes following the floods in July 2007. A range of projects have been carried out by Cotswold District Council (CDC) wh...[full story]
Posted : 4/23/2009 5:55:19 PM

Fun Run To Raise Funds For Charitable Foundation
Plans are in hand for a Fun Run on the Bathurst Estate, Cirencester Park this summer in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the St. James’s Place Foundation. The Foundation is a successful gran...[full story]
Posted : 4/23/2009 5:06:02 PM

Budget Busting at Tetbury Hotel
More Wine Darling? Bottle of wine now £1.25 CHEAPER at The Priory Inn, Tetbury, as budget busting idea means a better deal for everyone – including the environment! The Priory Inn, Tetbury and a ...[full story]
Posted : 4/22/2009 2:41:47 PM

New delicatessen and bistro to open in Bourton
A new deli and bistro called Moore to Eat is due to open in Bourton-on-the-Water on April 24th. Roger and Fiona Guy have long had the dream of running their own catering business, born and bred in ...[full story]
Posted : 4/20/2009 10:24:03 PM

Pittville Park lottery bid is unsuccessful
An application to the Heritage Lottery Fund' (HLF) Parks for People programme for a £3-million grant to restore, revitalise and improve Pittville Park - Cheltenham's premier park - has been unsuccessf...[full story]
Posted : 4/20/2009 11:07:59 AM

See The Thames Through Past and Present Photos
Views of the River Thames from the past 125 years will be on show at the Corinium Museum this summer thanks to images from past and present photographers. The ‘In the Footsteps of Henry Taunt’ phot...[full story]
Posted : 4/16/2009 6:19:01 PM

Cotswold Council Pledge To Tackle Climate Change
Cotswold District Council has laid down a marker in a bid to tackle climate change with a pledge to cut carbon emissions by a quarter by 2015. The Council has recently produced a comprehensive 76-p...[full story]
Posted : 4/15/2009 10:44:55 AM

Two Hand Grenades Found In North Cotswolds
Police in the North Cotswolds called in a bomb disposal unit this afternoon after two hand grenades were found at separate locations in the county. At approximately 12.50pm this afternoon, Tuesday ...[full story]
Posted : 4/7/2009 6:45:45 PM

New way to recycle Yellow Pages
For the first time residents will now be able to recycle their old Yellow Pages by placing them in the green kerbside recycling boxes or at one of Stroud District Council's paper banks. In the past...[full story]
Posted : 4/7/2009 5:08:12 PM

St George’s Medieval Fun Day
Medieval battle re-enactments, armour displays, combat demonstrations, archery and circus skills are some of the fun activities on offer at the St George’s Medieval fun day on Sunday 19 April at Pittv...[full story]
Posted : 4/7/2009 4:29:01 PM

People For You scheme returns to Tetbury
Getting volunteers on board to help older people in the District was the theme behind the relaunch of Cotswold District Council-led ‘People For You’ scheme in Tetbury this spring. The signpo...[full story]
Posted : 4/7/2009 4:25:34 PM

Have Your Say On Housing In Gloucestershire
Residents in Gloucestershire are being asked to take part in the most important housing survey for three years. The survey, which will arrive by post, will give all six district councils in Glouces...[full story]
Posted : 4/7/2009 4:23:52 PM

Cirencester Golf Club
Cirencester Golf Club and The Pickstock Group announce their plans for a New Quality Care Home which enables the building of a new Club House for the Club’s second century on their Cirencester site. ...[full story]
Posted : 4/7/2009 11:25:15 AM

Kickboxing Courses Hit Home With 90% Pass Rate
A six-week sports course run by Cotswold District Council alongside Gloucestershire Police and Sir William Romney’s school in Tetbury[full story]
Posted : 4/3/2009 6:36:12 PM

Countdown to Easter... 3-2-1...
Easter Weekend in the Cotswolds. Good Friday 10th April to Easter Monday 13th April 2009. Enjoy a three, two or one night stay with Cotswold Inns and Hotel on one of our special Easter Weekend pack...[full story]
Posted : 4/2/2009 10:44:14 PM

Make a splash with leisure@ this Easter
Throughout Easter, leisure@cheltenham will be offering a full programme of activities to keep children busy. Football, badminton, squash, tennis and swimming are just a few of the sports that young...[full story]
Posted : 4/2/2009 11:09:07 AM

The Priory Inn celebrates 200th live music act
The 200th live music performance at The Priory Inn will be stylishly delivered by popular singer songwriter Dik Cadbury during the evening of Easter Sunday 12th April. The Priory Inn - a family-fr...[full story]
Posted : 3/31/2009 4:22:13 PM

Cirencester Gets Its Very Own Music Shop
Exciting news for all locally based musicians - Cirencester now has its very own musical instrument store. ToneZone Music opened a new shop at 11 The Woolmarket as of Saturday, March 28th…and as far a...[full story]
Posted : 3/31/2009 4:07:16 PM

Cheltenham continental street market returns
Cheltenham goes continental again for the Spring, when an international street market sets up its stalls. Where: Long Gardens, Promenade When: 9am –5.30pm, Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 April 09 Chelte...[full story]
Posted : 3/28/2009 1:03:08 PM

Free Swimming For Over 60s In The Cotswolds
Pensioners in the Cotswolds will be able to make a splash with free swimming in the District’s leisure centres from April 1st 2009. The scheme will run for two years up until March 31st 2011 and is...[full story]
Posted : 3/27/2009 4:39:14 PM

Enjoy Easter With Corinium Museum Events
Come to the Corinium Museum in April and take part in a whole host of Easter activities. The Cotswold District Council venue – in Park Street, [full story]
Posted : 3/27/2009 4:30:42 PM

It's Time To Renew Your Garden Waste Licence
Residents in the Cotswolds are being urged to sign up now for the garden waste collection service for the start of the gardening season. Thousands of residents are already using this service and th...[full story]
Posted : 3/26/2009 5:19:24 PM

Cotswold residents grab a bargain bin
Cotswold residents have been queuing up for cut-price compost bins. The one-day sale last Sunday 22nd March, at the Lorry Park, Kingsmeadow in [full story]
Posted : 3/26/2009 5:12:29 PM

Get Hands-On With Two New Museum Activities
Two new hands-on activities at the Corinium Museum will allow visitors to ‘come to their senses’ in a bid to understand the past. The Cotswold District Council venue in [full story]
Posted : 3/26/2009 5:09:59 PM

Canals - Project Manager Takes Up Post
The restoration of the Cotswold Canals took a major step forward at the end of last week when the new Project Manager took up his post. Chartered Engineer Paul Coupe (42) has been appointed by Stro...[full story]
Posted : 3/25/2009 10:30:58 AM

Job club opens for business
An innovative new project to support unemployed local people back to work has been launched by Chalford Parish Council. The Chalford Job Club is a new weekly support group which provides free help ...[full story]
Posted : 3/25/2009 10:25:45 AM

Get Sporty With Council Coaching Sessions
Sports coaching sessions designed to get children active and feeling confident are on your doorstep during the Easter holidays, thanks to The Sports Club. Daily doses of sport coaching are being h...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2009 5:30:33 PM

Positive Options Mooted For Future Of Stow VIC
A firm proposal has been put forward for a visitor information service to remain in Stow-on-the-Wold. A local...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2009 4:53:34 PM

Corinium Museum To Reach For The Stars
An insight into the sky and stars will be held at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester this month when Professor Clive Ruggle...[full story]
Posted : 3/20/2009 12:26:11 AM

Fairford Leads The Way In Preparing For Floods
Volunteers in Fairford will be playing the part of evacuees in a mock up emergency exercise on Saturday 21st Marc...[full story]
Posted : 3/16/2009 11:18:18 AM

Mother's Day At The Priory Inn
The Priory Inn in Tetbury is offering a fabulous Mother’s Day experience: you can enjoy a three course lunch in the award-winning restaurant (from within the 30 Mile Food Zone*); every mum will take h...[full story]
Posted : 3/12/2009 11:39:58 PM

Make a splash in the 2009 Swimathon
Join Swimathon 2009 at leisure@Cheltenham, and be part of the world's biggest swim to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Swimathon 2009 is set to make a splash as it launches at Leisure@Chelt...[full story]
Posted : 3/11/2009 3:27:08 PM

Road Traffic Collision In Chipping Campden
Police were called to attend a road traffic collision at Spring Hill in Chipping Campden at approximately 2.40am on Wednesday, March 11th. A silver Audi A3, registered to an address in Moreton-in-M...[full story]
Posted : 3/11/2009 3:25:27 PM

Surprise winner of The 2009 Champion Hurdle
Punjabi (22-1), with Barry Geraghty on board, wins Tuesday's feature race at the 2009 Cheltenham Festival, the Champion Hurdle....[full story]
Posted : 3/10/2009 4:08:07 PM

Honours for sports and arts performers
Chipping Norton Lido has received West Oxfordshire District Council’s Chairman’s Award for 2009 for Outstanding Achievement. Claire Jarvis and fellow trustees received the Award from the Council’s Vic...[full story]
Posted : 3/9/2009 1:43:22 PM

Something new and exciting coming to Stroud
Generation Games Sunday 29th March 2009 Stratford Park Leisure Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Stroud District Council are excited to present The Generation Games; a chance for young and old alike ...[full story]
Posted : 3/8/2009 11:45:42 PM

Food waste plans may go on hold
Costs and the recession mean that plans to introduce food waste recycling across the Stroud District are likely to be put on hold. Members of Stroud District Council's Cabinet will next week consid...[full story]
Posted : 3/5/2009 8:51:31 PM

Funding for Citizens Advice Bureau
The District Council has agreed to grant £132,000 to West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau to help it to continue providing an information and advice service. West Oxfordshire District Council w...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2009 1:37:03 PM

Council Plants Three Oak Trees In Cirencester
Three English Oak trees have been planted in Cirencester this week as part of Cotswold District Council’s ongoing tree stra...[full story]
Posted : 2/25/2009 3:22:09 PM

Cotswold Council Tax Will Rise By 2.9%
Cotswold District Council met on Tuesday 24th February and agreed an increase in its share of the council tax of 2.9%. This represents an increase of £3.98 per year or 7.5p per week for the average ba...[full story]
Posted : 2/25/2009 1:06:49 AM

Go Green With Council Waste Service In 2009
Spring into action in 2009 and join the thousands who are signing up to Cotswold District Council’s successful garden waste collection service. The second year of the Council’s garden waste collec...[full story]
Posted : 2/17/2009 6:16:36 PM

Greene King sells Tetbury hotel
Greene King has sold its upmarket Cotswolds property, the Close hotel, off a guide price of £2m. The Grade II-listed building, which was constructed in the 16th or early 17th century and became a h...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2009 5:31:16 PM

Subway Painting Project Starts In Cirencester
A project to paint part of Cirencester has got going this month as budding young graffiti artists decorated a well-used underpass in the town. The Chesterton underpass, which links Chesterto...[full story]
Posted : 2/2/2009 10:58:36 AM

Art In The Cotswolds
A new art website has been launched which will help people find art galleries in the Cotswolds. art365 allows you to select any county within England, Scotland and Wales and you will then be...[full story]
Posted : 1/30/2009 11:07:51 AM

North Cotswolds Police Deliver Net Safety Message
Officers from North Cotswolds Police have been specially trained to deliver internet safety presentations to students and parents and now hope to share the key messages with as many people as possible...[full story]
Posted : 1/30/2009 1:10:22 AM

Help To Keep The Cotswolds Clean And Tidy
Litter-pickers across the Cotswolds will be doing their bit this spring to keep their towns and villages clean and tidy. Cotswold District Council’s annual ‘Spring Clean’ event allows community gro...[full story]
Posted : 1/28/2009 2:07:36 PM

Cotswold Council Tax Set To Rise By 2.9%
Cotswold District Council’s Cabinet met on January 20th and is recommending to council to increase its share of the council tax by 2.9%. This represents an increase of £3.98 per year or 7.5p per week ...[full story]
Posted : 1/28/2009 1:55:19 PM

Museum is Full Of Fun During February Half Term
Come and see what the Corinium Museum has in store for children with a whole host of exciting activities during the February half term. On Monday February 16th, children can explore the Iron Age t...[full story]
Posted : 1/26/2009 9:05:18 PM

Ram Raiders Target Antiques Shop In Moreton
Police in the North Cotswolds are appealing for witnesses after ram raiders broke into an antiques shop in Moreton-in-Marsh in the early hours of this morning. The incident took place at the proper...[full story]
Posted : 1/22/2009 5:49:28 PM

Free Sport Sessions For Disabled Children
An initiative to keep disabled children active and involved in a range of sports will be launched by Cotswold District Council and its partners later this month. Free multi-sport sessions will star...[full story]
Posted : 1/20/2009 2:13:16 PM

Beat The Winter Chill With Council Sport Sessions
Tackle the winter blues head on with a range of Cotswold-wide sports coaching, thanks to The Sports Club. Daily doses of sport sessions are being hosted at venues across the District during Januar...[full story]
Posted : 1/20/2009 2:08:58 PM

New Parking Fees Proposed For Cotswold District
New parking charges are being proposed by Cotswold District Council Cabinet at its meeting on 20th January 2009. At the same time a recommendation for a new parking tariff of five hours is also being...[full story]
Posted : 1/20/2009 2:04:26 PM

Residents Urged To Tree-Cycle This Christmas
Cotswold District Council is dreaming of a cleaner, greener Christmas. Householders are being urged to recycle as much of their waste as possible over the festive period – including their real Chri...[full story]
Posted : 12/17/2008 10:57:18 PM

Cotswold Joins Top Five In Toilet Roll Of Honour
A £1m investment in its loos has catapulted Cotswold District Council into the UK premier league of public toilet provision. The Council has been ranked the fifth best local authority in the countr...[full story]
Posted : 12/17/2008 10:54:47 PM

New website from the owners of Cotswolds Website
Visitors to the Cotswolds Website (www.cotswoldswebsite.com) may know that we also run a number of other Cotswold related websites including website guides for Cotswold towns and villages such as [full story]
Posted : 12/11/2008 10:40:47 PM

Festive Waste Amnesty In 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 : 12/11/2008 9:04:32 PM

Vanessa Mae announces summer show at Westonbirt
Vanessa-Mae, the world famous violin virtuoso, has announced a West Country date next summer when she will be appearing at Westonbirt Arboretum as part of the Forestry Commission's 2009 concert season...[full story]
Posted : 12/8/2008 3:50:38 PM

Priory Inn, Tetbury - New Year / January Deals
New Years Eve New Years Eve at The Priory Inn has availability at £289 per person for 2 nights stay. This includes unrestricted 3-course dinner on 30th December or 1st January plus ...[full story]
Posted : 12/3/2008 5:57:12 PM

Father Christmas Is Coming To Birdland
Father Christmas will pay a special visit to Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water, on the following dates: December 13th and 14th, December 20th to 24th. 12pm to 3:15pm Winter prices apply for all ...[full story]
Posted : 11/29/2008 2:08:49 PM

Free Parking Gesture Gives Stores A Festive Boost
Shoppers are being given free use of all Cotswold District Council-owned car parks on every Saturday in December in a festive gesture aimed at boosting the local economy. Council Leader Cllr Lynden...[full story]
Posted : 11/28/2008 4:19:38 PM

Announcement On Economic Downturn
The following announcement on the effects of the current global financial situation on Cotswold District Council was made by the Leader, Cllr Lynden Stowe, at a meeting of full Council on November 25t...[full story]
Posted : 11/28/2008 4:14:08 PM

Pick Up Or Pay Up warning to dog owners
An eye-catching campaign to remind dog owners to clean up after their pets or face on-the-spot fines is under way in Cotswolds. Cotswold District Council is introducing fixed penalty notices for do...[full story]
Posted : 11/25/2008 4:33:06 PM

Free Advice Sessions To Boost Food Safety
A series of free food safety ‘drop in’ days for businesses is being served up by Cotswold District Council. The authority organised the sessions after discovering through its routine inspections th...[full story]
Posted : 11/24/2008 7:06:13 PM

Youth Council Celebrates A Year In Chedworth
The voice of youth is being heard loud and clear in Chedworth after the Youth Parish Council celebrated their one year anniversary this month. The Youth Council, set up by Claire Dowan, Youth Parti...[full story]
Posted : 11/24/2008 7:04:19 PM

Affordable Housing On Track In The Cotswolds
Building work is continuing at three affordable housing sites in the Cotswolds, despite the recent 'credit crunch' affecting building sites throughout the country. Cotswold District Council current...[full story]
Posted : 11/20/2008 1:22:39 PM

Museum Hosts Lecture On Local Legend
The life of a Cotswold composing legend will be celebrated next month when the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, hosts a talk on Ralph Vaughan Williams. Local historian Tim Porter will deliver a lectur...[full story]
Posted : 11/18/2008 6:31:52 PM

Fines Are On The Way For Dog Fouling
A tough new crackdown on environmental crime is being launched by Cotswold District Council. From December 1st, litterbugs and dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets will face on-the-spot...[full story]
Posted : 11/18/2008 6:30:04 PM

Feel Fit With Junior Fitness Classes
Come and try a trio of junior fitness classes being held at Cotswold Leisure Tetbury this autumn. The Lowfield Road leisure centre has launched a range of health and fitness sessions for young peop...[full story]
Posted : 11/15/2008 11:35:55 PM

Tenders invited for Enterprise Centre
West Oxfordshire District Council is inviting proposals from organisations setting out how they would develop and run a 'state of the art' Enterprise Centre in [full story]
Posted : 11/14/2008 9:48:23 AM

Fairford Leisure To Host Children In Need Event
Splatter sports centre staff with custard pies as part of a Children In Need charity afternoon at Cotswold Leisure Fairford. The After School Club at Fairford Sports Centre – which hosts children ...[full story]
Posted : 11/12/2008 10:21:34 AM

Monkeys stolen from Wildlife Park
Police are appealing for witnesses after two monkeys were stolen from Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford. Between 5.30pm on 10th November and 7am on 11th November, the squirrel monkey enclosure w...[full story]
Posted : 11/12/2008 10:14:34 AM

Snow guaranteed for Christmas Carols in the Suffol
The annual Suffolks Traders' Association Christmas carols event takes place in Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham from 6.30pm on Wednesday 3rd December 2008. This free, non-commercial, community event bri...[full story]
Posted : 11/6/2008 6:28:45 PM

Don't Drop Litter Message To Motorists
Clean up your act. That’s Cotswold District Council's message to the minority of selfish motorists who throw litter on to verges and hedgerows. Contractors working for the Council are currently lit...[full story]
Posted : 11/4/2008 12:00:12 PM

Blenheim Palace Wins Award
Blenheim Palace wins Large Visitor Attraction of the Year On Tuesday October 28th, Blenheim Palace was announced winner of the Tourism ExSEllence award for Large Visitor Attraction of the Ye...[full story]
Posted : 11/4/2008 11:17:50 AM

Minchinhampton consultation on affordable homes
Local people are being asked to comment on proposals to build 20 new affordable homes in Minchinhampton. In March, Stroud District Council employed town planning consultants Savills to identify the mo...[full story]
Posted : 11/4/2008 1:55:25 AM

Abbey House Gardens, Malmesbury - Free Entry
Halloween Special Garden Admission FREE Admission to all Malmesbury residents and just £3 each for non-residents for Friday October 31st - Halloween - to celebrate the last day of the 2008 season. ...[full story]
Posted : 10/30/2008 6:23:37 PM

New Ambulance Chief's Pledge Is Welcomed
A pledge to cut bureaucracy and turn round performance at the Great Western Ambulance Service (GWAS) has been welcomed by the leader of Cotswold District Council. Cllr Lynden Stowe said the reporte...[full story]
Posted : 10/30/2008 5:13:36 PM

Cold Snap Sparks Warning Over Food Containers
Cotswold District Council is warning householders that it may not be possible to collect some of their food waste if it becomes frozen solid to the inside of their food waste containers after a severe...[full story]
Posted : 10/30/2008 5:11:54 PM

Disappointment As Rail Improvement Hits Buffers
The decision not to install a double rail track between Swindon and [full story]
Posted : 10/30/2008 5:10:32 PM

Spring bulbs enhance local park
Around 2,000 daffodil bulbs are being planted in Clyde Crescent Park by volunteers on Wednesday 29th October. Volunteers from the Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors Neighbourhood Project are rolling up t...[full story]
Posted : 10/29/2008 10:10:21 AM

Council Gives Grants To Community Projects
Four projects across the Cotswolds have been given a helping hand this month thanks to a total grant of £44,500 from Cotswold District Council. The Council’s Community Projects Fund – used to impro...[full story]
Posted : 10/28/2008 9:59:27 AM

The Priory Inn puts a 30 mile food zone on the map
The Priory Inn, Tetbury, the family-friendly gastro-inn in the heart of the Cotswolds, is launching a 30 MILE FOOD ZONE from 1st November, to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to high quality local p...[full story]
Posted : 10/24/2008 2:57:10 PM

Museum Has Charity Christmas Cards For Sale
Corinium Museum staff in Cirencester have been feeling festive with the launch of their Charity Christmas card stand this month. The Cards for Good Causes stand was set up in the Museum’s shop on M...[full story]
Posted : 10/23/2008 6:13:17 PM

Half-Term Sport Sessions Across The Cotswolds
Get the children feeling fit and active during the October half term with Cotswold-wide sport sessions, thanks to The Sports Club. Daily doses of sport sessions are being hosted at five venues acro...[full story]
Posted : 10/21/2008 11:23:25 PM

Cirencester library re-opens after refurbishment
Cirencester library re-opened its doors to the public on October 13th following a £1million refurbishment. There was a steady stream of customers on the first morning, who were impressed with the n...[full story]
Posted : 10/17/2008 11:33:30 AM

Air Quality action plan approved
West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet has endorsed a plan to improve air quality in Chipping Norton. The plan will involve seeking approval to de-trunk parts of the A44 so that heavy goods vehic...[full story]
Posted : 10/17/2008 11:15:03 AM

Alcohol Campaign Moves To Two More Towns
A Council-led crackdown on underage drinking will be extended to two more towns when it comes to Fairford and [full story]
Posted : 10/16/2008 12:42:58 PM

Cotswold DC All Set For Stow Fair This Month
Cotswold District Council has been working with Gloucestershire Police, local residents, and other agencies this month to ensure that forthcoming Stow Fair is as well controlled as the previous two ev...[full story]
Posted : 10/16/2008 12:36:21 PM

Shared Chief Executive Proposals
Cotswold District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council have announced they are considering formal proposals to share a chief executive. Under the arrangement, West Oxfordshire’s Chief Exe...[full story]
Posted : 10/14/2008 9:26:29 AM

Cotswold DC Hopeful On Icelandic Investment
Cotswold District Council is hopeful that money it has invested in the Icelandic bank Glitnir will not be adversely affected by the global banking crisis. The Council invested £2m of its £31m portf...[full story]
Posted : 10/10/2008 12:04:30 AM

Woodstock Neighbourhood Management Update
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Richard Conner brings this month’s update for Woodstock and the surrounding areas. “September has seen an increase in the theft from vehicles throughout the area...[full story]
Posted : 10/8/2008 10:52:50 PM

Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver brings this month’s update. “The PCSOs and police officers at Chipping Norton have again been busy targeting known local offenders. As stated before our work relies a lot upon...[full story]
Posted : 10/8/2008 10:51:25 PM

Be Safe And Secure As Winter Approaches
Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire Police have teamed up to issue a winter warning to residents to be wary of thieves during the darker nights. The clocks go back by an hour on October ...[full story]
Posted : 10/7/2008 7:33:56 PM

Textile Talent At The Moreton Area Centre
Join two textile artists at the Moreton Area Centre later this month as they explore modern and traditional techniques with a range of materials. Carolyn Isaacs and Pippa Andrews, who belong to the...[full story]
Posted : 10/7/2008 7:29:54 PM

Taxi Fares Increase Approved By Council
Taxi fares in the Cotswolds will be increased for the first time in three years after a proposed fares increase put forward by taxi companies was agreed by Cotswold District Council’s Licensing Commit...[full story]
Posted : 10/7/2008 3:35:49 PM

Council Gives Youth Voice - Local Democracy Week
Giving children the chance to learn about local government and meet Cotswold District Council Councillors will be the highlight of this month’s Local Democracy Week. The Council has teamed up with ...[full story]
Posted : 10/3/2008 1:23:35 PM

Chipping Norton to get new multi-use games area
Work will soon commence on a new £90,000 Multi-Use Games Area and sheltered seating area in Chipping Norton. Th...[full story]
Posted : 10/3/2008 10:43:04 AM

New Recycling Banks For Two Cotswold Villages
New recycling facilities have been introduced in two Cotswold villages. A large recycling bank for all types of plastic bottles has been installed at Birdlip, just past the village primary s...[full story]
Posted : 9/30/2008 8:53:09 PM

'People For You' To Be Launched In Three Towns
Getting volunteers on board to help older people in Tetbury, Fairford and Lechlade is the theme behind the launch of the Cotswold District Council-led ‘People for You’ scheme this week. The program...[full story]
Posted : 9/29/2008 10:23:41 PM

Step up to beat breast cancer this October
Breast Cancer Campaign is urging all lovers of the great outdoors to lace up their walking boots and join the Broadway Ring Friendship Walk on Sunday 19th October to raise money for breast canc...[full story]
Posted : 9/25/2008 10:46:52 AM

Gloucestershire Councils Ask For Residents' Views
Gloucestershire County Council and the six district councils, Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Stroud District Council ...[full story]
Posted : 9/24/2008 10:09:01 AM

Visitor Information Options For North Cotswolds
Two options for the future of Stow Visitor Information Centre are being put forward by Cotswold District Council. The two proposals, which Stow Town Council has been invited to discuss at its Septe...[full story]
Posted : 9/17/2008 6:35:18 PM

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
With its signature blend of award winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and international star names The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is a hotbed of debate and discussion with a unique rege...[full story]
Posted : 9/15/2008 4:07:00 PM

Priory Inn makes it into Good Beer Guide 2009
CAMRA – The Campaign for Real Ale have published their 2009 guidebook featuring the best 4,500 real ale pubs and Tetbury's The Priory Inn has achieved a highly sought-after listing. The Pri...[full story]
Posted : 9/15/2008 3:57:56 PM

Blenheim Horse Trials Cancelled
It is with great regret that the organising committee has taken the decision to cancel the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, for which the cross-country and jumping phases were due to take p...[full story]
Posted : 9/13/2008 12:11:48 PM

Moreton Show Cancelled
Organisers have called off the Moreton-in-Marsh show as the ground was too wet to allow vehicles and people on to it....[full story]
Posted : 9/6/2008 11:59:55 AM

Museum Lectures In Praise Of Medieval Churches
The art and design of the medieval church will be in the spotlight at a series of afternoon lectures at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, throughout September. Guest lecturer Avis Lloyd will be ill...[full story]
Posted : 9/4/2008 11:58:40 AM

Benefits Team go to Market
District Council Benefit advisors, Carole Kelman and Kim Jones, will be available from 9am - 4pm on Thursday 11 September at Witney Market and on Wednesday 17 September at Chipping Norton Market[full story]
Posted : 9/3/2008 9:44:43 AM

Free Fun At Museum On Heritage Open Day
Free fun for all the family is on offer at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Saturday, September 13th a...[full story]
Posted : 9/1/2008 5:12:38 PM

Don't Lose Your Vote - Register Now!
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 : 9/1/2008 5:11:07 PM

Free Bike Marking - Stroud Street Surgeries
Officers from the Stroud Safer Community Team (SCT) covering the urban areas of the town are offering crime prevention advice and free bike marking at two street surgeries next weekend. SCT Police ...[full story]
Posted : 8/22/2008 6:27:21 PM

Free Legal Advice in Cotswolds
New, free legal advice services have been launched for Cotswold householders facing repossession as the credit crunch starts to bite. The number of mortgage repossessions is soaring, with the Council...[full story]
Posted : 8/22/2008 6:23:46 PM

Living Heritage Oxfordshire Craft Show
The Living Heritage Oxfordshire Craft Show promises to be an event that is full of activity and have expanded their show to incorporate more specialist demonstrations than ever before. Everything from...[full story]
Posted : 8/22/2008 12:08:32 PM

Cotswold Coffee Morning Gives £500 To Charity
Coffee and cakes were snapped up this month when keen staff at Cotswold District Council raised £500 through a charity Coffee Morning. The event, held on the morning of August 14th, was attended by...[full story]
Posted : 8/19/2008 4:33:58 PM

MP shows support for Post Office Card Account
Following the Government’s decision earlier this year to close 12 post offices across the Cotswolds, local MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has been further inundated with correspondence regarding the Post O...[full story]
Posted : 8/12/2008 1:31:33 PM

Visitor Information Centre goes green!
Burford Visitor Information Centre has received an award in recognition of its efforts to become more eco-friendly. The VIC, which is run by West Oxfordshire District Council as part of its work t...[full story]
Posted : 8/6/2008 10:35:19 PM

Flood Cash Is A Drop In The Ocean, Says Leader
The extra £330,000 flood recovery grant awarded to Cotswold District Council by the Government is not enough to meet the District’s needs, Council Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe has warned. Cllr Stowe sp...[full story]
Posted : 7/29/2008 10:13:08 PM

Stroud PCCM On Wednesday, July 30
The next Police and Community Consultative Meeting (PCCM) for the Stroud area will be held tomorrow ...[full story]
Posted : 7/29/2008 9:49:23 AM

Cotswold DC To Bring Homes Advice Back In House
Cotswold District Council will make annual savings of over £72,000 when it brings the housing advice service HomeView in-house in 2009. The HomeView service is currently provided on the Council’s b...[full story]
Posted : 7/29/2008 9:40:50 AM

Cotswold DC Hitting The Heights With Waste Service
Cotswold District Council is heading towards the top of Britain’s recycling league table thanks to its new waste collection service. Landfill waste has more than halved since the service was introd...[full story]
Posted : 7/23/2008 2:10:07 PM

Get Sporty With Council's Coaching Sessions
Sports coaching sessions designed to get children fighting fit and feeling confident are on your doorstep this summer, thanks to The Sports Club. Daily doses of sport coaching are being hosted acr...[full story]
Posted : 7/22/2008 2:54:16 PM

Four stars for Witney Four Pillars Hotel
Witney Four Pillars Hotel is reaping the rewards of a recent million pound plus refurbishment after being granted a prestigious fourth star by the AA Hotel Recognition Scheme. Covering all guest areas...[full story]
Posted : 7/21/2008 10:02:34 AM

Kids Have Fun Down On The Farm
Thanks to the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, children from a special school in Tewkesbury enjoyed a day out at the Cotswold Farm Park in July. The wardens are the voluntary arm of the organisation th...[full story]
Posted : 7/18/2008 6:12:50 PM

Road Traffic Collision On A436 In Stow
Police were called to attend a road traffic collision today (Wednesday, July 16th) on the A436 just outside Stow-on-the-Wold. At approximately 10.30am three vehicles were involved in a head-on coll...[full story]
Posted : 7/16/2008 6:52:20 PM

Underage drinkers targeted by new campaign
A campaign to combat the number of adults buying alcohol for underage drinkers on the Cotswolds' streets will be launched in [full story]
Posted : 7/15/2008 6:18:17 PM

New Role Will Cut Council's Carbon Emissions
A new post dedicated to tackling climate change has been created at Cotswold District Council this month with to the appointment of Climate Change and Carbon Management Officer Kirsty Merritt. Kir...[full story]
Posted : 7/14/2008 5:33:27 PM

Air Tattoo Cancelled Sunday
The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire announce that the airshow on Sunday, July 13 will not go ahead. The decision was taken following lengthy disc...[full story]
Posted : 7/12/2008 4:44:34 PM

Fairford Air Show (Saturday) Cancelled
Due to the unusually heavy rainfall during the past 72 hours, a decision has been made by the organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to cancel the airshow ...[full story]
Posted : 7/12/2008 12:08:32 PM

Roman Hobbies Revealed With Outreach Service
Come and see how the Romans relaxed with several sessions being held around the Cotswolds by the Corinium Museum’s Outreach Service. Six events being held around the District in August will explai...[full story]
Posted : 7/11/2008 12:19:15 AM

New Play Ranger Scheme To Start In Cotswolds
Giving children the chance to enjoy outdoor play this summer is the aim of a new scheme launched by Cotswold District Council this month. The Council’s new ‘Play Ranger’ scheme starts on Monday Ju...[full story]
Posted : 7/8/2008 1:17:31 AM

Council Delighted With Early Recycling Success
Recycling has shot up by a third and the amount of rubbish sent to landfill has nearly halved since the introduction of Cotswold District Council’s new waste and recycling collection service. Durin...[full story]
Posted : 7/8/2008 1:15:21 AM

Come to Cheltenham's second flood prevention fair
Summer may have arrived, but people in Cheltenham should still be prepared for the threat of flooding in the futur...[full story]
Posted : 7/4/2008 3:02:21 PM

Green Business Award for Cotswold Training Venue
Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway has received a national award for its many green business achievements. The venue was recently awarded a Green Business Tourism Scheme bronze award, after being ju...[full story]
Posted : 7/1/2008 11:58:36 PM

Residents Race for Black Recycling Boxes
Recycling boxes have never been so popular in the Cotswolds. Demand for the boxes has soared following the introduction of Cotswold District Council’s new waste service as more and more residents t...[full story]
Posted : 7/1/2008 11:02:32 PM

Recycling Rates Rocket
Recycling soared by 30% in the first week of Cotswold District Council’s new waste collection service. More than 140 tonnes of recyclables were collected last week compared to just over 110 tonnes ...[full story]
Posted : 6/30/2008 5:17:44 PM

Smoke-free Success In The Cotswolds
The first anniversary of England becoming smokefree takes place next week – and the ban has been well supported in the Cotswolds. Since July 1st, 2007, smoking has not been allowed in offices, fact...[full story]
Posted : 6/27/2008 5:37:55 PM

Kemble Airfield Granted Lawful Development Cert.
Cotswold District Council has approved an application for a Lawful Development Certificate from the operators of Kemble airfield. The application required Kemble Airfield Estates to demonstrate, on...[full story]
Posted : 6/27/2008 5:36:28 PM

Chester House Hotel - Summer Special Offer
Chester House Hotel in Bourton on the Water has a number of summer special offers. Buy two nights and get the third free Buy three nights and get the fourth free Buy four nights and get the f...[full story]
Posted : 6/26/2008 10:50:23 PM

Wardens Celebrate 40 Years
A 300 strong band of volunteers are taking part in an event this weekend to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens were established in 1968 and have spent the past four decad...[full story]
Posted : 6/19/2008 8:52:33 AM

Council Is Keeping A Close Eye On Fly Tippers
Fly-tipping in the Cotswolds will not be tolerated. That is the message from Cotswold District Council following yesterday’s (Mon 16th June) successful prosecution at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court....[full story]
Posted : 6/17/2008 8:15:26 PM

First ever win is world championship
A West Oxfordshire man is a new World Champion after representing Great Britain in the Triathlon (athlete with a disability race), in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday 7th June. It is his second medal wit...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2008 10:20:31 PM

Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - June
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides June’s update: “An issue that has come to light over the past month is the number of recorded incidents of criminal damage. Around 40 occ...[full story]
Posted : 6/14/2008 7:16:31 PM

Hear Tales From The Hundred Years War At Moreton
Come to the Moreton Area Centre and hear local historian Tim Porter tell the tale of how 14th Century England drifted into the devastating Hundred Years War. The three nations involved – England, S...[full story]
Posted : 6/13/2008 8:44:26 PM

Cheltenham Town Knife Amnesty
A knife amnesty has been launched by Police in Cheltenham Town Centre. The amnesty will take place from Friday 13th to Thursday 19th June, during which time anyone who wants to hand over their knif...[full story]
Posted : 6/12/2008 5:24:40 PM

Prestigious orchestras head for Cheltenham
There is a real sense of occasion when attending the Cheltenham Concert Series in the grandeur of Cheltenham Town Hall. Ten magnificent concerts with prestigious orchestras including the Philharmonia...[full story]
Posted : 6/10/2008 1:47:42 PM

Free Training For Fairford's Emergency Volunteers
Volunteer helpers in Fairford are set to receive free training to help them cope in an emergency. The 30 volunt...[full story]
Posted : 6/9/2008 8:56:30 PM

Midsummer Start Date Announced For Waste Service
Cotswold District Council’s new waste and recycling collection service will be fully up and running from Monday, 23rd June. The weekly collection of food waste and weekly charged-for collection of ...[full story]
Posted : 6/4/2008 12:06:30 AM

Bourton To Host First Community Day In June
Steps to strengthen community spirit and provide information and advice to residents around the Cotswolds will be launched this summer with the first of several community days. Bourton on the Water...[full story]
Posted : 6/4/2008 12:03:17 AM

Bus services in Chipping Norton under review
People in the Charlbury and Chipping Norton areas are being asked to send opinions to their local parish and town councils as part of an Oxfordshire County Council review of the bus services it subsid...[full story]
Posted : 6/2/2008 3:28:49 PM

More people in Cheltenham choose to re-use
Recycling at an all time high during national ‘Recycle Week’ As national Recycle Week begins on Sunday 1 June, it’s clear that people in Cheltenham are recycling more than ever before. Peopl...[full story]
Posted : 5/31/2008 12:19:50 PM

Graffiti Sprayed On Church Doors In Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are calling for information after the doors of a church were sprayed with graffiti. The incident took place some time between 9.30pm on Wednesday, May 28th and 2.00am on Thurs...[full story]
Posted : 5/30/2008 4:23:53 PM

Dog Fouling Fines On The Cards For Cotswolds
On-the-spot fines could be issued to dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets if new control orders are adopted by Cotswold District Council. Dog fouling was identified by residents and Tow...[full story]
Posted : 5/27/2008 6:07:13 PM

New art with ancient echoes at Museum in the Park
The Museum in the Park is delighted to welcome artist Rosalind Sharples to show an exhibition of her paintings this June. Her work combines the ancient and the modern and is created using the centurie...[full story]
Posted : 5/23/2008 9:53:37 PM

Cat's Eyes Vandalised in Bourton
Police in the Cotswolds are appealing for information after 35 sets of cat’s eyes were ripped out of the road on a section of the A429 in Bourton-on-the-Water. The incident occurred at around 2.50a...[full story]
Posted : 5/22/2008 9:15:52 PM

Second Floor Fair Was a Resounding Success
The second Flood Protection Products Fair proved a big success after over 200 people flocked to Bourton-on-the-Water on Friday May 16th. The Fair – jointly hosted by Cotswold District Counci...[full story]
Posted : 5/20/2008 6:00:59 PM

Be On Your Guard Against Bogus Charities
Residents have been warned to be on their guard from the threat of bogus callers and charity conmen targeting the Cotswolds. Cotswold District Council has become aware that an organisation c...[full story]
Posted : 5/20/2008 5:59:17 PM

Corinium Museum Shows Off Several Surprises
Artefacts from three different eras in British history have been added to the vast collection at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester this spring...[full story]
Posted : 5/14/2008 4:02:55 PM

Traditional Events In The Cotswolds
The summer is the best time of year to enjoy the age old traditions of the Cotswolds and so the Cotswolds Conservation Board, the organisation that exists to conserve and enhance the Cotswolds Area of...[full story]
Posted : 5/12/2008 11:02:36 PM

Bourton on the Water To Host Second Flood Fair
It may seem that summer has come to the Cotswolds early, but people in Gloucestershire should still be prepared for the threat of flooding in the future. And Cotswold District Council has teamed u...[full story]
Posted : 5/12/2008 6:56:11 PM

Sensational live entertainment this summer
An eclectic mix of live entertainment is on offer in the gorgeous surroundings of Cheltenham’s favourite venues this summer. Celebrated names in comedy include Simon Amstell, Russell Howard and Paul ...[full story]
Posted : 5/12/2008 1:43:12 PM

Leader and Chairman Re-Elected At Cotswold
Cllr Lynden Stowe and Cllr Sheila Jeffery were re-elected Leader and Chairman of Cotswold District Council respectively at today’s Annual Meeting. (May 8th). Cllr Stowe, who is now in his third yea...[full story]
Posted : 5/9/2008 10:41:57 PM

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 : 5/7/2008 5:32:52 PM

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 : 5/6/2008 5:57:37 PM

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 : 4/30/2008 5:48:31 PM

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 : 4/25/2008 10:33:39 AM

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 : 4/24/2008 8:17:51 PM

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 : 4/22/2008 9:45:37 PM

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 : 4/21/2008 3:59:10 PM

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]
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Posted : 4/17/2008 5:28:26 PM

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 : 4/17/2008 2:32:56 PM

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 : 4/17/2008 2:31:06 PM

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 : 4/15/2008 1:12:50 PM

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 : 4/15/2008 11:10:07 AM

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 : 4/11/2008 9:53:47 PM

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 : 4/11/2008 5:20:06 PM

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 : 4/9/2008 5:34:04 PM

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 : 4/4/2008 3:58:20 PM

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 : 4/3/2008 12:24:35 PM

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 : 4/2/2008 2:44:09 PM

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 : 4/2/2008 2:27:24 PM

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 : 3/31/2008 3:57:37 PM

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 : 3/25/2008 4:36:25 PM

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 : 3/20/2008 4:46:38 PM

£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 : 3/18/2008 11:45:07 PM

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 : 3/18/2008 11:43:57 PM

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 : 3/12/2008 11:11:00 PM

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 : 3/12/2008 4:54:12 PM

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 : 3/12/2008 9:35:53 AM

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 : 3/10/2008 11:58:49 PM

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 : 3/10/2008 11:57:12 PM

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 : 3/6/2008 8:35:21 PM

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 : 3/3/2008 5:53:36 PM

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 : 2/29/2008 11:04:31 PM

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 : 2/28/2008 12:01:54 PM

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 : 2/26/2008 6:06:53 PM

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 : 2/26/2008 6:01:16 PM

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 : 2/26/2008 5:59:14 PM

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 : 2/26/2008 5:57:36 PM

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 : 2/25/2008 5:15:10 PM

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 : 2/22/2008 10:42:07 PM

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 : 2/22/2008 10:39:30 PM

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 : 2/22/2008 10:37:38 PM

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 : 2/21/2008 7:09:51 PM

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 : 2/21/2008 7:07:42 PM

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 : 2/21/2008 7:04:57 PM

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 : 2/19/2008 7:57:05 PM

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 : 2/19/2008 5:36:44 PM

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 : 2/15/2008 3:01:04 PM

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 : 2/12/2008 8:12:55 PM

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 : 2/5/2008 1:04:55 PM

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 : 2/5/2008 1:03:01 PM

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 : 2/4/2008 1:32:17 PM

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 : 2/4/2008 1:25:20 PM

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 : 2/1/2008 6:34:35 PM

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 : 1/29/2008 6:59:55 PM

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 : 1/28/2008 6:34:27 PM

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 : 1/24/2008 12:41:10 PM

'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 : 1/24/2008 11:13:09 AM

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 : 1/23/2008 3:41:04 PM

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 : 1/19/2008 2:09:47 PM

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 : 1/15/2008 9:47:08 PM

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 : 1/14/2008 9:11:21 PM

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 : 1/14/2008 5:31:15 PM

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 : 1/11/2008 11:29:58 AM

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 : 1/10/2008 12:11:28 PM

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 : 1/9/2008 8:46:09 AM

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 : 1/9/2008 8:44:08 AM

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 : 1/6/2008 2:08:33 PM

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 : 1/3/2008 11:22:41 AM

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 : 12/21/2007 3:55:35 PM

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 : 12/18/2007 9:39:51 AM

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 : 12/14/2007 11:33:43 AM

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 : 12/13/2007 7:18:52 PM

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 AM

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 AM

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 AM

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 : 12/11/2007 10:39:00 PM

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 : 12/7/2007 2:47:10 PM

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 : 12/7/2007 2:07:59 PM

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 : 12/5/2007 1:41:56 PM

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 : 12/3/2007 3:33:48 PM

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 : 12/3/2007 11:38:50 AM

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 : 12/1/2007 10:06:45 PM

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 : 12/1/2007 10:02:51 PM

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 : 11/29/2007 6:17:56 PM

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 : 11/29/2007 6:13:55 PM

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 : 11/28/2007 3:08:29 PM

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 : 11/26/2007 4:16:03 PM

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 : 11/23/2007 10:02:05 PM

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 : 11/20/2007 4:45:00 PM

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 : 11/20/2007 5:34:07 PM

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 : 11/19/2007 9:39:05 PM

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 : 11/15/2007 6:25:19 PM

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 : 11/15/2007 6:18:49 PM

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 : 11/15/2007 6:17:17 PM

“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 : 11/14/2007 2:38:54 PM

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 : 11/12/2007 2:54:03 PM

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 : 11/9/2007 5:22:34 PM

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 : 11/9/2007 4:51:42 PM

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 : 11/9/2007 4:37:00 PM

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 : 11/9/2007 10:46:09 AM

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 : 11/7/2007 12:14:18 AM

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 : 11/5/2007 1:16:28 PM

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 : 11/2/2007 7:11:17 PM

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 : 10/30/2007 9:58:10 PM

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 : 10/30/2007 12:13:01 PM

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 : 10/26/2007 5:54:09 PM

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 : 10/26/2007 8:57:10 AM

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 : 10/25/2007 3:20:56 PM

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 : 10/24/2007 9:47:02 AM

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 : 10/23/2007 10:35:25 PM

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 : 10/22/2007 7:04:29 PM

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 : 10/22/2007 11:56:06 AM

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 : 10/22/2007 11:55:23 AM

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 : 10/19/2007 12:59:14 AM

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 : 10/18/2007 3:05:10 PM

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 : 10/18/2007 3:02:07 PM

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 : 10/18/2007 3:00:42 PM

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 : 10/18/2007 2:59:13 PM

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 : 10/16/2007 11:08:15 AM

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 : 10/12/2007 9:58:14 AM

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 : 10/9/2007 5:34:13 PM

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 : 10/9/2007 12:12:47 PM

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 : 10/8/2007 4:05:37 PM

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 : 10/8/2007 4:04:08 PM

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 : 10/8/2007 1:57:59 PM

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 : 10/5/2007 1:37:57 PM

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 : 10/5/2007 10:57:48 AM

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 : 10/4/2007 10:28:26 AM

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 : 10/1/2007 8:26:23 PM

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 : 9/28/2007 4:25:40 PM

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 : 9/26/2007 10:40:59 PM

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 : 9/26/2007 10:39:51 PM

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 : 9/25/2007 6:40:10 PM

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 : 9/25/2007 6:38:36 PM

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 : 9/25/2007 9:02:26 AM

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 : 9/24/2007 9:15:02 AM

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 : 9/20/2007 10:09:04 PM

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 : 9/20/2007 1:45:18 PM

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 : 9/20/2007 1:43:22 PM

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 : 9/13/2007 11:31:46 AM

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 : 9/12/2007 2:25:20 PM

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 : 9/12/2007 12:25:26 PM

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 : 9/12/2007 11:27:21 AM

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 : 9/12/2007 11:24:19 AM

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 : 9/10/2007 9:08:07 PM

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 : 9/10/2007 12:42:21 PM

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 : 9/4/2007 10:24:02 PM

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 : 9/4/2007 10:20:10 PM

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 : 9/3/2007 5:06:45 PM

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 : 9/3/2007 4:57:56 PM

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 : 9/1/2007 12:41:17 PM

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 : 8/29/2007 1:36:18 PM

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 : 8/28/2007 4:05:31 PM

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 : 8/28/2007 10:28:10 AM

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 : 8/27/2007 10:30:30 PM

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 : 8/24/2007 4:37:38 PM

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 : 8/24/2007 12:04:39 PM

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 : 8/24/2007 11:59:16 AM

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 : 8/24/2007 11:26:06 AM

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 : 8/23/2007 3:25:09 PM

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 : 8/21/2007 4:46:58 PM

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 : 8/21/2007 11:41:42 AM

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 ...[full story]
Posted : 8/20/2007 6:40:15 PM

Deadline for flood-damaged furniture collections
Flood victims who would like damaged furniture collected free of charge are urged to contact Cotswold District Council by August 31st 2007. The Council has announced the deadline for the widely-use...[full story]
Posted : 8/20/2007 5:52:22 PM

Fatal Collision – A40 Burford to Cheltenham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A40 near Burford, on Friday (17/8) at around 1.50am. A white Mercedes-Be...[full story]
Posted : 8/20/2007 12:14:17 PM

After the floods: One month on in the Cotswolds
One month after the floods that hit Gloucestershire on July 20th, Cotswold District Council is still dealing with the aftermath and counting the cost. A door-to-door survey carried out by Council s...[full story]
Posted : 8/20/2007 11:30:12 AM

Cheltenham Residents Warned Of Card Scanners
Residents in Cheltenham are being urged to be vigilant after a card scanner was found on a cash machine in the town during the night of Thursday August 16th. The device was found by a member of th...[full story]
Posted : 8/17/2007 9:05:15 PM

Government Funding For Flood Hit Areas
Press Release Issued by the Department for Communities & Local Government Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced that 36 local authorities affected by the July floods will receive...[full story]
Posted : 8/17/2007 1:15:34 PM

Woman Dies After Falling from Bridge on to A419
Police are investigating the death of a 19 year-old woman who fell from a road bridge on to the carriageway of the A417, near Cirencester, in t...[full story]
Posted : 8/17/2007 12:47:42 PM

Museum Clock Restored
One of Stroud District Museum's time-keeping treasures has been restored to working order and returned to permanent display at the Museum in the Park, Stroud. The clock was made in Bristol in about...[full story]
Posted : 8/15/2007 2:54:44 PM

Music premiere set for Chipping Norton
A brand new bi-lingual musical piece created by West Oxfordshire school children working in collaboration with contemporaries from Breteuil in Normandy, has its first public performance on Monday 20th...[full story]
Posted : 8/15/2007 2:18:44 PM

Ewe won't believe your eyes!
A life-size flock of fibre glass sheep will be the main attraction at a five day event hosted by Cheltenham Borough Council's green environment team. The sheep, on loan from the Forest of Dean, are...[full story]
Posted : 8/15/2007 1:58:53 PM

Woman Dies After Crash Near Ampney Crucis
At approximately 6.15pm on Tuesday August 14th a two vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A417 at Ampney Crucis. The collision involved a black Toyota Land Cruiser and a green Citroen Sa...[full story]
Posted : 8/15/2007 11:44:17 AM

Tourism recovery package for Gloucestershire
Press Release issued by Gloucestershire County Council With the flood water receding and the weather finally cheering up, Gloucestershire’s tourist attractions are open for business. Images of f...[full story]
Posted : 8/14/2007 1:51:33 PM

Rising death toll on roads leads to campaign
A new type of safety strategy is being launched to try and cut the numbed of fatal accidents on Gloucestershire's busiest roads. The Route Aware Campaign will target a specific road, the A40, and w...[full story]
Posted : 8/10/2007 1:26:33 PM

Cheltenham Borough Homes hosts picnics for tenants
For the second year running, Cheltenham Borough Homes is organising picnics in 5 of their neighbourhoods. Due to the success of last year's picnics, families of Cheltenham Borough Council's tenant...[full story]
Posted : 8/9/2007 10:33:43 AM

Survey of flood-hit homes
Gloucestershire Councils join forces to survey flood-hit homes A door-to-door survey of flood-hit homes in Gloucestershire is being carried out by a taskforce of staff from the county's six ...[full story]
Posted : 8/8/2007 6:44:21 PM

Council Tax / Business Rate Relief After Flooding
People forced to move out of their homes or businesses by the floods may be granted council tax or business rate relief by Cotswold District Council. For empty and unoccupied properties, the Counci...[full story]
Posted : 8/6/2007 4:35:31 PM

Leisure Centre remains closed due to flooding
The Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirencester, will remain closed for a number of months after suffering extensive flood damage to its plant room, Cotswold District Council announced today. The Centre w...[full story]
Posted : 8/6/2007 4:27:49 PM

Now you can recycle beverages cartons
Beverage cartons can now be recycled at five sites across the Stroud District - further adding to the range of items which can be recycled locally. Recycling bosses countywide are launching the new...[full story]
Posted : 8/6/2007 6:36:39 AM

Youngsters invited to dance with superstar
Professional dancer, Jason Piper will be running dance sessions for local young people next week as part of Cheltenham Borough Council's Summer of Sport programme. Jason Piper, known for his title ...[full story]
Posted : 8/3/2007 5:50:02 PM

Check Gardeners' Credentials
Check Gardeners' Credentials Before Letting Them Get to Work on your Property Gloucestershire Police and County Council Trading Standards are warning members of the public amidst concerns th...[full story]
Posted : 8/3/2007 5:29:01 PM

Woodstock + Dist. Neighbourhood Management Update
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Richard Conner and PCSO Phil Workman provide the August update for Woodstock and the surrounding areas: "July has seen a few increases in stolen vehicles through...[full story]
Posted : 8/3/2007 8:16:33 AM

New roof for Cheltenham shopping arcade?
Plans have been submitted to install a £1 million glass roof at Cheltenham's Regent Arcade according to reports. The article goes on to say that the application was lodged last week and would see t...[full story]
Posted : 8/1/2007 1:09:28 PM

Housing Priority To Be Given To Flood Victims
Cotswold families who have been made homeless by the floods will be found temporary accommodation if none is provided by their insurers. HomeView, the Cotswold District Council's agent for housing ...[full story]
Posted : 7/27/2007 7:11:12 PM

Cotswold DC Leader Praises Flood Workers and Heros
Cotswold District Council Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe has praised the incredible work of the emergency services, local authorities, volunteers and Cotswold residents in coping with the recent floods. ...[full story]
Posted : 7/26/2007 4:15:02 PM

Cheltenham Council says a big thank you
Council says a big thank you to staff, local companies and volunteers as work continues The emergency management team is continuing to co-ordinate Cheltenham Borough Council's response to t...[full story]
Posted : 7/26/2007 11:59:16 AM

Cotswold Leisure Centre Remains Closed
The Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirencester, will remain closed until further notice due to flooding. The centre has no electricity, heating or telephones as water is still being pumped from th...[full story]
Posted : 7/24/2007 3:28:37 PM

Cotswold Flooding Update
Cotswold District Council's emergency team is continuing to respond to the flooding situation after working through the weekend to house affected residents and offer community help. The Council is ...[full story]
Posted : 7/23/2007 4:37:27 PM

Flooding - Gloucestershire PCT Update 10pm
The PCT is currently in talks with Severn Trent Water to ensure that key health facilities such as Hospitals and Health Centres continue to have access to water supplies following the flooding at the ...[full story]
Posted : 7/23/2007 12:39:43 AM

Flooding Situation - Emergency Services Update
Emergency Services Update 8.50pm Gloucestershire's emergency services continue to work tirelessly with colleagues from other agencies to return normality to Gloucestershire residents followi...[full story]
Posted : 7/22/2007 10:25:43 PM

Severe weather still affecting Gloucestershire
Overall the situation is improving although there are still serious problems in specific areas. We would like to reassure people that the county council, and district councils are working hard toge...[full story]
Posted : 7/22/2007 5:04:34 PM

Witney badly affected by flooding
The Oxfordshire town of Witney has been badly affected by flooding over the last couple of days, many people have been evacuated from their homes. For all the news as it happens and photographs of ...[full story]
Posted : 7/22/2007 3:46:45 PM

Information for residents of flooded homes
We understand that the physical devastation that accompanies a flood is enormous. But as the flood waters recede, you need to ensure that you take steps to protect your personal health and safety. By ...[full story]
Posted : 7/21/2007 10:39:22 PM

Flooding Situation - Update 16:30
The emergency services would like to thank the public for their continuing assistance and cooperation with this unprecedented incident. In many areas floodwaters are now receding but extra vigilan...[full story]
Posted : 7/21/2007 10:26:29 PM

Flooding update from Cotswold District Council
Chipping Campden rest centre now CLOSED - small number evacuees rehoused by our volunteer service People For You 35 people being put up for the night at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh, ...[full story]
Posted : 7/20/2007 8:19:11 PM

Cotswolds Recycling rate hits 50%
Residents in the Cotswolds are now recycling more than half their waste, the District Council revealed today. Figures for the first three months of 2007-08 show recycling rates have broken through ...[full story]
Posted : 7/19/2007 6:24:39 PM

Three Injured in Crash near Stow on the Wold
Three people have been injured following a road traffic collision between a lorry and a car on the A429 near Stow on the Wold. The crash, between a white Citroen AX and a green and red Renault art...[full story]
Posted : 7/19/2007 6:17:30 PM

Photographers invited to snap up Arts Award 2007
Stroud District Council is inviting submissions from photographers in the Five Valleys for this year's Stroud District Arts Award for a chance to win a significant prize. Now in its third successful y...[full story]
Posted : 7/17/2007 6:47:04 PM

Summer Holiday Fun At The Corinium Museum
This summer holiday why not keep the kids entertained with our many children’s activities at the Corinium Museum? There are activities to suit everyone: Family drop-ins that last all day, hands-on chi...[full story]
Posted : 7/17/2007 6:45:26 PM

Get Your Pet Chipped - Cheltenham
Following the success of previous events Cheltenham Road East's Safer Community Team are teaming up with Cheltenham Animal Shelter again to help pet lovers avoid being parted from their animals. E...[full story]
Posted : 7/17/2007 6:41:03 PM

Green recycling scheme for Yellow Pages
West Oxfordshire householders are being encouraged to go green and be in with the chance of winning £50 by recycling old copies of their Yellow Pages at special banks across the District. Designat...[full story]
Posted : 7/17/2007 6:39:08 PM

Invite for Young People to have their say
Invite for Young People in South Cheltenham to Have Their Say All young people in south Cheltenham are being invited to a series of road shows being held in July to discuss youth provisions ...[full story]
Posted : 7/16/2007 6:28:30 PM

England cricketer bowls in to 'Summer of Sport'
Ashley Giles is bowling into town this week to help Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) launch a new sports project for young people. 'Summer of Sport' is being organised by the council’s sports developm...[full story]
Posted : 7/13/2007 1:13:11 AM

Get active with leisure@cheltenham this weekend
High energy Body Combat, relaxing pilates and toning Body Pump are just some of the things on offer this weekend at leisure@cheltenham. leisure@cheltenham is hosting a variety of events this Saturd...[full story]
Posted : 7/11/2007 5:25:00 PM

The Priory Inn wins another food and drink award
An 'Oscar' for the Cotswold gastro-inn as the public vote again… For the second year running, The Priory Inn, Tetbury - the family friendly gastro-inn in the heart of the Cotswolds - has rec...[full story]
Posted : 7/10/2007 2:52:30 PM

Distraction Burglars Hit Shop in Moreton
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men carried out a distraction burglary in Moreton-in-Marsh during the afternoon of Friday July ...[full story]
Posted : 7/9/2007 3:03:47 PM

Burglars Threaten Homeowner in Chipping Campden
Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing two men who burgled a home in Chipping Campden after confronting the owner. The...[full story]
Posted : 7/9/2007 2:57:35 PM

Pensioner Targeted by Conman in Lechlade
A conman posing as members of the water board has targeted the home of an 80-year-old man in Lechlade. The incident happened at ar...[full story]
Posted : 7/6/2007 9:45:31 AM

Cheltenham in Bloom Competitions
Local residents and businesses are being invited to enter their floral displays in this year's Cheltenham in Bloom competitions. There are three main categories: Summer gardens competition, whic...[full story]
Posted : 7/4/2007 3:26:15 PM

No Cold Calling Area to be Established in Moreton
On Wednesday July 4 part of Moreton-in-Marsh will become the second area in the North Cotswolds to be designated a No Cold Calling zone by local police. The scheme will cover approximately 170 hou...[full story]
Posted : 7/3/2007 4:25:59 PM

Rain fails to stop play at Museum in the Park
Torrential downpours and stormy skies did not stop nearly 900 people from visiting Stratford Park, Stroud on Sunday 24th June to take ...[full story]
Posted : 7/2/2007 9:46:08 PM

Young People invited to have their say
Young People in South Cheltenham Invited to Have Their Say All young people in south Cheltenham are being invited to a series of road shows being held in July to discuss youth provisions in ...[full story]
Posted : 7/2/2007 9:43:37 PM

Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
A/Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver has July's update for Chipping Norton and the surrounding areas. "This past month has seen disturbances outside the leisure centre on the Burford Road. Groups of youths have...[full story]
Posted : 7/2/2007 9:32:29 PM

Woodstock and District Neighbourhood Upate
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Richard Conner reports that "June has seen a relatively quiet time crime-wise, possibly due to the terrible weather! We have seen a few incidents of stolen number p...[full story]
Posted : 7/2/2007 9:28:58 PM

Cotswold Planners Refuse House At Westington Pound
Enforcement action will be taken over a house near Chipping Campden that is far bigger than its approved design, Cotswold District Counci...[full story]
Posted : 6/29/2007 5:41:23 PM

Cat reunited with owner by Burford Blue Cross
The BBC are reporting that a cat has been reunited with its owner 10 years after going missing. Lynx the cat disappeared in 1997 from her home in Hook, Hampshire. Earlier this week a stray was f...[full story]
Posted : 6/29/2007 5:02:54 PM

Prince Charles to open shop in Tetbury?
It is thought that HRH Prince Charles could be opening a shop in Tetbury to sell his organic Duchy range, some of it produced at his Highgrove estate. The shop will probably open early in 2008....[full story]
Posted : 6/29/2007 3:16:25 AM

Exciting finds in Fairford
Archeological excavations in Fairford have unearthed the remains of buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries. Finds include f...[full story]
Posted : 6/27/2007 2:00:27 AM

Volunteers all set to clean up Pittville Park
More than three hundred volunteers from the Cotswold region of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, have offered to help rejuvenate Pittville Park in [full story]
Posted : 6/26/2007 3:04:54 PM

Yeah But, No Butts!
Cotswold smokers are being urged to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly when the Smokefree England legislation comes into force this weekend. Experience from Ireland and Scotland suggests ...[full story]
Posted : 6/26/2007 1:20:03 PM

New Look Loos Hope To Scoop National Award
Bourton-on-the-Water's refurbished public conveniences are hoping to clean up at the 2007 Loo of the Year Awards. The loos, at the Church Rooms, re-opened in April as part of an innovative £1m part...[full story]
Posted : 6/25/2007 6:41:34 PM

Man, 45, Killed In Crash Near Cirencester
At approximately 3am on Saturday June 23 police were called to the A417 near Cirencester, just before the junction with the A419, to help a r...[full story]
Posted : 6/25/2007 10:34:08 AM

Medication Lost In Stroud
Police are urging members of the public to get in touch if they find a number of items of medication lost in Stroud during the afterno...[full story]
Posted : 6/24/2007 10:55:04 AM

Stow V.I.C. Rules Out Move To Library
Stow’s Visitor Information Centre will not be moving to the library in St Edwards Hall, Cotswold District Council announced today. However, the Council is still committed to reducing the £70,000 an...[full story]
Posted : 6/22/2007 8:50:04 AM

More Recycling Banks for Cheltenham
As part of a £120,000 investment to improve recycling around the borough, Cheltenham Borough Council will be installing 15 new cardboard recycling banks and a further 6 plastic bottle banks. The ne...[full story]
Posted : 6/21/2007 10:02:10 AM

An Evening With Three Elizabethan Gentlemen
Visit the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Thursday, June 28th and spend the evening in company with John Coxwell, Humphrey Bridges and Philip Marner, three distinguished, late Elizabethan, res...[full story]
Posted : 6/16/2007 11:18:09 AM

Drum up new skills at free workshop
A chance to learn the art of African drumming comes to Moreton-in-Marsh in two special FREE workshops on Saturday, June 16. Tribal Vibes, a group of three West-African artists, will be sharing the...[full story]
Posted : 6/12/2007 5:10:08 PM

Young recyclers say it with flowers
Interest in recycling is blossoming at one primary school in the Cotswolds. Pupils at Temple Guiting Church of England School were invited to plant up containers on the theme of recycling. And t...[full story]
Posted : 6/12/2007 5:07:45 PM

Paraglider Pilot Dies in Collision
Shortly after 8.30pm on Monday June 11th the emergency services were called to Chavenage Green, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, following reports of a collision involving a paraglider. The paraglid...[full story]
Posted : 6/12/2007 8:45:34 AM

Woodstock Neighbourhood Management Update
In his first month as the new Neighbourhood Specialist Officer for Woodstock and surrounding areas, PC Richard Conner provides this update: "May has seen a few burglaries committed in our area and we ...[full story]
Posted : 6/7/2007 1:16:16 AM

Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
A/Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver brings June’s update for Chipping Norton and the surrounding areas. Chipping Norton "The criminal damage that occurred in Edward Stone Rise, and mainly caused by sto...[full story]
Posted : 6/7/2007 1:04:46 AM

Two Arrested After Car Damaged - Witness Appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in Cheltenham. At around 9.15pm on Tuesday 5 June officers were called to a r...[full story]
Posted : 6/6/2007 2:54:35 PM

Warning Over Bogus Callers
Warning Over Bogus Callers In Stroud and Wotton-under-Edge Police are once again urging members of the public, in particular the elderly and vulnerable, to be aware of bogus callers. The...[full story]
Posted : 6/5/2007 6:16:04 PM

Drop in for smokefree advice
Businesses and employees can find out all they need to know about the new Smokefree law at an open day in Moreton-in-Marsh next week. Cotswold District Council will be holding the event at the More...[full story]
Posted : 6/5/2007 5:12:25 PM

Satisfaction with Cotswold DC above average
Public satisfaction with many key council services in the Cotswolds is above the national average, according to figures released this week. A customer satisfaction survey is carried out every three...[full story]
Posted : 6/4/2007 3:45:02 PM

Cotswold DC gets tough on fly tippers
Cotswold residents risk prosecution by not ensuring their rubbish is disposed of properly. Fly-tipping investigators from Cotswold District Council formally interviewed several householders recentl...[full story]
Posted : 6/4/2007 3:44:01 PM

A40 To Be Closed For Fatal Crash Investigation
The A40 near Northleach is to be closed for a brief period during the morning of Friday June 1st to allow police time to gather fu...[full story]
Posted : 5/31/2007 5:10:04 PM

Collision - A44 - Oxfordshire
Two drivers were taken to hospital after a collision on the A44 between Woodstock and Enstone. The collision happened at 3.50pm yesterday (30/5) when a red Rover 25 collided with a black Volkswage...[full story]
Posted : 5/31/2007 4:39:55 PM

Two Killed In A40 Crash
Two men have died as a result of a road traffic collision that occurred on the A40 near to the Wittington junction at around 5.20pm on Wednesday May 30. The deceased, a 27 year-old man and a 26 ye...[full story]
Posted : 5/31/2007 4:37:58 PM

Woman, 23, Dies After Crash Near Cirencester
A 23 year-old woman has died following a road traffic collision on the A433 at Cirencester during the night of Friday May 25th. The woman h...[full story]
Posted : 5/29/2007 10:09:57 AM

David Cameron opens Chipping Norton Lido for 2007


Conservative Leader David Cameron officially opened the Chipping Norton Lido for the 2007 season on Friday (25th May). Cameron is Patron of the Chipping Norton Lido and uses the pool with his child...[full story]
Posted : 5/28/2007 2:38:06 PM

Online election results service is a big hit
Cotswold District Council's live results service at the recent local elections logged a record number of hits for the authority's website. Throughout the day of the election count for the District ...[full story]
Posted : 5/25/2007 9:02:54 PM

Cotswold Way National Trail officially opens
A trail running from Chipping Campden to Bath was oficially opened today, despite being a recreational walking route since the 1970s. THE Cotswold Way National Trail runs for 102 miles following th...[full story]
Posted : 5/24/2007 10:47:16 PM

Man Arrested After Fatal Crash Near Northleach
A man has been arrested after a fatal road traffic collision occurred on the A40 Northleach by-pass during the evening of Wednesda...[full story]
Posted : 5/24/2007 9:10:27 AM

Dean and Chadlington Music Festival
The inaugural Dean and Chadlington Summer Music Festival will take place this year from June 22nd to 24th, featuring world class artists in an idyllic Cotswold setting. See www.chadlingtonfestival.co....[full story]
Posted : 5/23/2007 1:15:08 PM

Cotswold DC To Tackle Ring Road Litter
Contractors will get to work as soon as possible to clear up litter and grass cuttings on the Cirencester ring road. Litter was exposed la...[full story]
Posted : 5/22/2007 8:21:59 PM

Swim or Play for £1 this May half term!
Popular Swim or Play for £1 sessions will be running again this May half term at Council-owned leisure centres in West Oxfordshire. Swim for £1 will be available at Carterton Leisure Centre and Th...[full story]
Posted : 5/22/2007 12:12:04 PM

Jeremy Clarkson helps raise funds for Chippy Lido


Jeremy Clarkson moved some "top gear" on Friday when he was auctioneer at Chipping Norton Town Hall to raise funds for Chipping Norton Lido. "Thanks to Jeremy Clarkson we had another superb auction...[full story]
Posted : 5/21/2007 2:19:23 AM

Sporting champions inspire children
Sporting champions inspire children at Cheltenham’s first Youth Games Olympic sailor Harriett Trundle and Commonwealth Games hurdler James Hillier were in town yesterday cheering on local...[full story]
Posted : 5/19/2007 1:04:47 PM

Caravanners pitch in for a greener rally
West Oxfordshire is sending a strong environmental message to 12,000 members of The Caravan Club as they arrive for their annual National Rally at Blenheim Palace at the end of the month. W...[full story]
Posted : 5/19/2007 1:37:13 AM

Plastic bottle banks installed at Down Ampney
Plastic bottle banks have been installed in Down Ampney as Cotswold District Council continues to develop recycling services across the District. Two igloo-style recycling banks have been sited in ...[full story]
Posted : 5/18/2007 10:03:47 AM

Cirque on a summer evening
The most English of all performance art forms – circus – comes to a castle steeped in two thousand years of turbulent English history - SUDELEY CASTLE in GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Described as "Cirque on a Su...[full story]
Posted : 5/17/2007 1:04:05 AM

Security Warning After Thefts In Stroud
Police are warning residents in the Stroud area to be vigilant after thefts in the area. One incident happened between 7.30pm on Tuesday 15 and 6am on Wednesday 16 May at home on The Brush in Stro...[full story]
Posted : 5/17/2007 1:00:45 AM

Get Down and Dirty at Sudeley Castle!
May Bank Holiday weekend sees Sudeley Castle turn into a veritable feast of Living History with MUD, BLOOD & GRUB - a 13th Century encampment, a working Viking Long House and even Henry VIII. Adult...[full story]
Posted : 5/14/2007 6:26:54 PM

Witness Appeal on Suspicious Incident in Stroud
At shortly after 9.30pm on Friday May 11th a 14-year-old boy was walking along Folly Lane, in Stroud. When he reached the junction...[full story]
Posted : 5/14/2007 6:14:04 PM

Learn the art of writing at Corinium Museum Event
Find out about the art of writing at an afternoon tutorial with author, Rona Laycock, at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Wednesday 16th May. Rona, whose work has been published by Magma, Ragg...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:47:52 PM

Step nack in time with Tim's history walks
This summer, why not join local historian, Tim Porter, on a series of gentle, history themed, walks that will take you back through time. Taking place in various locations around Cotswold District...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:46:16 PM

Help when gearing up to smokefree summer
Help is at hand for Cotswold businesses who are gearing up to go smokefree this summer. People will no longer be allowed to smoke in offices, factories, shops, pubs, bars, restaurants and me...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:43:15 PM

Pupils Muck In To Celebrate Compost Week
Green-minded pupils at The Cotswold School, Bourton-on-the-Water, have been mucking in to support Compost Awareness Week. The enviro...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:26:32 PM

Clampdown On Underage Drinkers In Cheltenahm
Clampdown On Underage Drinkers In Cheltenahm Town Centre - Shopkeepers Fined A recent clampdown on premises' selling alcohol to underage drinkers has shown that although most shopkeepers are...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:22:36 PM

Satisfaction with council goes up
Stroud District Council's overall satisfaction among its residents has risen from 56% to 61% - an increase of 5% from three years ago. The results are taken from the government’s Best Value Satisfacti...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 2:27:17 AM

Instruments Stolen From Stroud Bands
Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing offenders responsible for stealing musical instruments belonging to two bands in St...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:50:43 AM

Boy, 17, Assaulted In Stow
At around 1.25am in the morning of Thursday May 10 police were called to the main Stow Fair field, off Maugersbury Lane in Stow, following reports of a fight at that location. Officers attending t...[full story]
Posted : 5/11/2007 1:49:10 AM

What has happened to our cygnets?
The mystery disappearance of seven cygnets in just five days from the lake at Cheltenham's Pittville Park has sparked fears for the safety of the last remaining cygnet. Since Thursday 3 May, seven ...[full story]
Posted : 5/10/2007 12:41:03 PM

Students to solve global dilemmas at Festival
Students to solve global dilemmas at Cheltenham Science Festival On June 8th 2007, Cheltenham Science Festival is launching its first "Lodestar" strategic simulation, setting a team of Year ...[full story]
Posted : 5/9/2007 1:20:19 PM

Four Charged Following Police Pursuit
Police have charged four boys arrested following a police pursuit between Bourton on the Water and Cheltenham during the evening of Wednesday May 2.

A 17 year-old boy from Cheltenham has been c...[full story]
Posted : 5/5/2007 10:07:08 AM

Four Arrested After Police Pursuit
Police have arrested four males after a burglary in Bourton on the Water during the evening of Wednesday May 2 resulted in a police pursuit that ended in Cheltenham.

At approximately 11.10pm a ...[full story]
Posted : 5/3/2007 11:36:46 AM

Family fun day to celebrate Gardens restoration
One of Cheltenham's best-loved parks is preparing to celebrate its £1.25 million restoration.

Montpellier Gardens has been transformed over the past twelve months and the public are invited to ...[full story]
Posted : 5/1/2007 1:57:38 PM

MUSEUM AND OUTREACH EVENTS MAY 2007
Corinium Museum History Walks
With Tim Porter
Tuesday 15th May - 6pm – 8pm

Hawling - a shrunken village

Meet by the church

Join Tim Porter on a series of gentle, history...[full story]
Posted : 4/30/2007 11:39:58 PM

Crackdown on Illegal Number Plates
A month-long countywide crackdown on illegal vehicle number plates will start on 1st May.

Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary's Road Policing Unit will be on the look out for anyone driv...[full story]
Posted : 4/30/2007 11:33:09 PM

Scupa lends a paw to keep the Cotswolds clean
Hundreds of Cirencester dog lovers were encouraged to keep the Cotswolds clean by friendly District Council mascot Scupa.

Scupa joined...[full story]
Posted : 4/30/2007 4:56:47 PM

Annual Sportsability Festival on Tuesday 8th May
Young people with disabilities from Stroud schools will have the opportunity to participate in the Stroud Annual Sportsability Festi...[full story]
Posted : 4/28/2007 2:45:21 PM

Police Announce Plans For Stow Fair
Gloucestershire Constabulary will be adopting its usual high profile approach to policing Stow Horse Fair in May.

As in previous years, officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols in ...[full story]
Posted : 4/28/2007 2:30:49 PM

Stations Re-Opened In The Cotswolds
From this month the police stations in Bourton on the Water and Moreton in Marsh will be open to members of the public on a part time basis.

Bourton station will be open and manned on Mondays, ...[full story]
Posted : 4/28/2007 2:27:25 PM

New gym makes working out easy for children
An innovative new gym aimed at helping children and elderly people keep fit and healthy has just opened its doors at Bourton Leisure Centre.

Cotswold District Council has invested £18,000 in co...[full story]
Posted : 4/23/2007 9:38:59 AM

No Cold Calling zone to deter bogus callers
The first No Cold Calling Zone in the Cotswolds is to be launched on Monday, April 23rd as part of a special week of events to help and reassure older people on crime and safety issues.

The Zon...[full story]
Posted : 4/23/2007 9:36:41 AM

Man Dies In Cotswolds Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following a road traffic collision in the Cotswolds during the afternoon of Sunday April 22nd.

The deceased, a 49 year-old man from ...[full story]
Posted : 4/23/2007 9:30:14 AM

'A Centenary of Scouting' Exhibition
Discover 100 Years of Scouting in the Stroud and Tetbury District!

On 1 August 1907 Robert Baden-Powell started the Scout Association with a small experimental camp on Brownsea Island in Dorset...[full story]
Posted : 4/22/2007 4:16:16 PM

Disabled spaces double in Cheltenham's Car Parks
Cheltenham now has 55 designated off street disabled bays spread around its car parks; previously only 28 spaces were available. Valid Blue Badge Holders can park all day free of charge in any council...[full story]
Posted : 4/19/2007 2:35:40 PM

Test Purchase Operation - Staff Are On The Ball
Test Purchase Operation Shows Stroud Staff Are On The Ball

Staff working in on- and off-license premises in Stroud are heeding the law preventing the sale of alcohol to under 18s, accord...[full story]
Posted : 4/18/2007 5:06:24 PM

Warning After Police Jacket Stolen In Cheltenham
Police are warning people to be extra vigilant after a police jacket was stolen.

The incident happened at around 9.15pm on Tuesday 17 April outside New Zealand House on Princess Elizabeth Way i...[full story]
Posted : 4/18/2007 4:14:55 PM

Man Poses As Water Board Official To Steal Money
Police are appealing to the public for help after a male posed as a water board worker to trick his way inside the home of an elderly woman in Cire...[full story]
Posted : 4/16/2007 10:16:12 AM

Man Dies In Winchcombe Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 72 year-old man died following a road traffic collision in Winchcombe during the evening of Thursday April 12.

The man, who comes from Cheltenham, had...[full story]
Posted : 4/13/2007 9:50:05 AM

Create a unique fabric shoulder bag
Create a highly individual, fabric shoulder bag at this exciting day school for adults, taking place at Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh on Wednesday 25th April.

Using animals and birds de...[full story]
Posted : 4/10/2007 10:48:11 PM

Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Team - April Update
A/PS Rosemary Dilsaver provides this month's update:

Chipping Norton
"As many will be aware, a ram raid took place at Corbetts Electrical in West Street in the early hours of Sunday m...[full story]
Posted : 4/10/2007 10:56:08 AM

New nursery classes
Plans to open new nursery classes at Charlton-on-Otmoor Primary School and Burford Primary School have taken a step forward.

The necessary legal notices will now be published so that the...[full story]
Posted : 4/5/2007 3:37:46 PM

Kemble Airfiled : Enforcement Notice Is Served
Cotswold District Council has served notice of enforcement action on unauthorised flying operations at Kemble airfield.

The Council's Planning Regulatory Committee resolved to take the action a...[full story]
Posted : 4/4/2007 2:44:27 PM

£3 Million Unclaimed!
A whopping £3 million in Council Tax Benefit could go unclaimed every year in the Stroud District, according to Government estimates.

Most people would be shocked to find out that more than 40%...[full story]
Posted : 4/3/2007 11:18:04 PM

Leisure Centre Celebrates Year of Success
The Cotswold Leisure Centre Cirencester celebrates its first birthday on April 4th - and will look back on a year of success.

The £8.5m building, owned and run by Cotswold District Counc...[full story]
Posted : 4/3/2007 2:10:01 AM

E-fit released following distraction burglary
Police have issued an E-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a distraction burglary in Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, last Monday (26/3).

A man distracted an elderly w...[full story]
Posted : 4/2/2007 3:04:31 PM

Ceramic leaves for museum trees
Leaves sculpted from clay have been hung on the trees in the garden of the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. The leaves - inspired by the leaf pattern work of the 19th century writer and painter William ...[full story]
Posted : 4/1/2007 3:27:20 PM

Cogges Manor Farm opens with a flurry of events
One of West Oxfordshire's biggest tourist attractions, Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, kicks off its 2007 season on 3 April with a flurry of events.

And this year Oxfordshire County Council's living...[full story]
Posted : 4/1/2007 2:49:09 PM

Benefit cheat sentenced
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Woodstock woman for making false representations in order to obtain benefits.

Carol Mold, 43, of Green Lane, [full story]
Posted : 3/30/2007 4:32:24 PM

Warning Over Bogus Callers in the Stroud Area
Police in the Cotswold and Stroud division are warning residents that bogus callers are operating in the area.

A number of reports have been made about a group of men claiming to be from the wa...[full story]
Posted : 3/29/2007 10:36:18 PM

Stroud DC a Beacon - For The Third Time
Stroud District Council has been awarded the coveted Beacon status for a third time. The award is again independent proof that the Council is one of the best in the country.

The Department for ...[full story]
Posted : 3/28/2007 12:59:04 AM

British Police Symphony Orchestra to Play in Chelt
Cheltenham Ladies College will play host to a concert by the British Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO) in the summer. The event, part of the BPSO events programme for 2007, is to be held in the highly ...[full story]
Posted : 3/27/2007 3:28:30 PM

Man Glassed At Stroud Snooker Club
Police in Stroud are appealing for witnesses after a man had a glass pushed into his face at the Matchplay Snooker Club.

The vi...[full story]
Posted : 3/27/2007 12:17:39 PM

Burglary - Chipping Norton
Police were called to West Street in Chipping Norton at 5.34am on Saturday (24th March) after reports of a burglary in progress.

A w...[full story]
Posted : 3/26/2007 9:05:20 PM

Shop Burglary In Cheltenham
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for witnesses after a break in at a newsagent's shop in the early hours of Sunday March 25th.

Un...[full story]
Posted : 3/26/2007 9:01:27 PM

Burglary In The Cotswolds: Appeal For Information
Police are appealing for witnesses after offender(s) broke into Countrywide Farmers in Driffield, South Cerney, on Thursday March 22nd.

...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2007 7:38:58 PM

Cyclist Struck By Vehicle In Cheltenham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a non-stop road traffic collision occurred in Cheltenham on March 15th.

A man was cycling in...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2007 1:50:05 PM

Money and Jewellery Stolen from Cheltenham Shop
Police are investigating the theft of money and jewellery from a shop in Prestbury Road, Cheltenham.

Between 12.15 and 12.45pm on Thu...[full story]
Posted : 3/23/2007 10:27:07 AM

Re-appeal For Witnesses To Football Violence
Police are re-issuing their appeal for witnesses following the disturbances that took place between Yeovil Town supporters and Cheltenham Town supporters on March 10.

It happened in North Stree...[full story]
Posted : 3/21/2007 11:35:44 PM

Rural communities hit hardest by P Office closures
The closure of rural post offices will have a crippling social and economic impact on rural communities, according to Sparse, the coalition of over 80 of England's most rural local authorities.
[full story]
Posted : 3/21/2007 8:28:54 PM

Bogus Caller Warning To Residents In The Cotswolds
Police are warning residents in the Frampton Upon Severn and Northleach area to be extra vigilant after two incidents involving bogus callers.

The first incident happened at around 10.15am on T...[full story]
Posted : 3/21/2007 7:37:24 PM

Sports coaching on offer for the Easter Holidays
Keep children of all ages fit and active in the school holidays at Easter by taking part in sports coaching sessions offered at eight different venues throughout the Cotswolds.

The multi-sport ...[full story]
Posted : 3/20/2007 9:32:54 PM

Pathway to exciting pottery exhibition
Two new commissions inspired by the local landscape will feature at a spectacular exhibition of contemporary ceramics organised as part of a West Oxfordshire District Council project.

Pathways ...[full story]
Posted : 3/20/2007 9:50:43 AM

Cotswold DC - Plans to extend alcohol-free zone
Proposals to expand the successful alcohol-free zone in Cirencester have been given the green light by Cotswold District Councillors.

...[full story]
Posted : 3/19/2007 2:39:42 PM

Warning After Man And Car Shot At In Cheltenham
Police are warning people to be extra vigilant after two incidents involving what is thought to be an air rifle or pellet gun in Cheltenham....[full story]
Posted : 3/19/2007 12:43:46 PM

Online Rogues' Gallery To Beat Cotswold Tippers
A new Cotswold District Council drive against environmental crime is focusing its efforts on catching and prosecuting fly tippers.

Pictures of rubbish dumped illegally across the District have ...[full story]
Posted : 3/19/2007 11:45:28 AM

Ambulance Targeted By Thieves in Cheltenham
Police are appealing for information after a sat-nav was stolen from an ambulance in Cheltenham yesterday (Wednesday, March 14).

Para...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2007 5:53:12 PM

Cheltenham Betting Shop Robbery: Police Appeal
Police are appealing to members of the public for information following a robbery at a Cheltenham betting shop yesterday (Wednesday, March 14...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2007 5:51:43 PM

Police and school fine smart way to deter crime
A Cheltenham school is set to benefit from the latest crime-fighting technology, as they have recently purchased state of the art forensic e...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2007 5:50:00 PM

Woman Struck With Bottle In Stroud
Police in Stroud are appealing for information after a woman was hit in the head with a plastic bottle as she walked through the town ...[full story]
Posted : 3/15/2007 5:47:47 PM

Police Warning - Cheltenham Races
Police Warning About Pick Pockets and Forged Tickets at Cheltenham Races

Gloucestershire Police are reminding race-goers to be wary of pick-pockets following several incidents on the fir...[full story]
Posted : 3/14/2007 4:00:27 PM

Cotswold Dc Leader Condemns Ring Road Litter Yobs
Litter yobs in Cirencester have undone all the good work of council clean-up contractors.

Large quantities of newspapers were scattered along the verges of the Cirencester ring road at the week...[full story]
Posted : 3/13/2007 5:42:45 PM

Fatal collision - Chipping Norton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed following a collision on the A361 Burford Road yesterday (12/3).

Shortly after 12.50pm, the blue Yamaha collided with a white ...[full story]
Posted : 3/13/2007 5:20:14 PM

New play area for the Beeches
Local children and families in the Beeches are getting a brand new play area. Work to remove the old equipment and put in a new path has just started. The play equipment is being delivered next week a...[full story]
Posted : 3/12/2007 5:43:49 PM

Four Vehicles Vandalised In Stroud
Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing those responsible for spraying graffiti on four vehicles in Stroud over the wee...[full story]
Posted : 3/12/2007 4:24:50 PM

Easter holidays packed full of fun in West Oxon
An action-packed line-up of fun sporting activities has been organised to encourage young people in West Oxfordshire to spend their Easter holidays getting active.

A variety of workshops will t...[full story]
Posted : 3/9/2007 3:00:34 PM

New Tewkesbury and Cotswold Partnership Announced
Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced that it is to enter into a shared working arrangement with Cotswold District Council. CDC Chief Executive, Bob Austin, is to become interim Chief Executive at...[full story]
Posted : 3/9/2007 1:53:44 PM

Cotswold DC Leader speaks out over Health Service
Strong concerns about the future of health services in Gloucestershire have once again been voiced by Cotswold District Council.

Council Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe spoke out after Cabinet receive...[full story]
Posted : 3/9/2007 12:54:39 PM

Van Stolen From Cirencester Firm
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after a van and its contents were stolen from a company in the town.

Between 7pm on Tu...[full story]
Posted : 3/8/2007 1:32:10 PM

Help us keep the Long Gardens looking beautiful
Cheltenham Borough Council is urging residents to help keep the Long Gardens, in front of the Municipal Offices on the Promenade looking beautiful.

Many residents have been walking through the ...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 6:49:31 PM

Wheelchair football club one of the first
Wheelchair football club is one of the first of its kind in the south west

Cheltenham Borough Council's (CBC) sports development team has teamed up with the Gloucestershire Football Asso...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 6:34:10 PM

Communities get £300k boost from second homes
More than £300,000 of council tax paid by second home owners has been earmarked to spend on services for Cotswold residents by the District Council's Cabinet.

The Council is expecting to receiv...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 4:01:25 PM

Cotswold talk-in for landlords of rented property
Cotswold housing landlords are meeting to discuss important changes in the rental sector later this month.

Changes to housing benefits and new rent deposit schemes will be on the agenda at the ...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 11:09:59 AM

Cotswold DC Grants £120,000
Voluntary and community organisations will be better off to the tune of £120,000 - thanks to grant funding from Cotswold District Council.

The Council's Cabinet has agreed to award the sum betw...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 11:07:13 AM

Cotswold DC Prepares for May's Local Elections
Elections are due to be held for the whole of Cotswold District Council and all Parish and Town Councils in the District on Thursday, May 3rd.

The process gets under way on March 21st with the ...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 11:04:06 AM

New gates make an entrance at Cotswold church
One of the North Cotswolds' most scenic churches has a new pair of oak gates, thanks to a grant from Cotswold District Council.

The Council gave £295 towards the £600 cost of the replacement g...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 11:00:06 AM

Recycling banks in South Cerney
A recycling bank for textiles has been installed by Cotswold District Council at Upper Up Playing Fields, South Cerney, where there is already a ...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:57:24 AM

Pupils join the great Cotswold spring clean
Children from Paternoster School are doing their bit to keep the Cotswolds clean this month.

The Cirencester special school is one of do...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:54:47 AM

Cotswold DC sets council tax for 2007/08
Cotswold District Council has set its Council Tax for the coming financial year.

The Council has added £3.23 to its share of the annual average bill (Band D), a 2.5% increase.

The Counci...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:51:18 AM

Recycling Roadshow Rolls Into Stow
Recycle for the Cotswolds will be the message of a roadshow at Stow-on-the-Wold Farmers Market on Thursday, March 8th.

Offic...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:46:59 AM

New home for plastic and textile banks
Recycling banks for plastic bottles and textiles have returned to Chipping Campden.

The facilities are sited at the Recreation Gro...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:43:32 AM

Wartime watercolours at the Corinium Museum
Childhood memories of wartime in the West Country are brought vividly to life in a new touring exhibition at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, which started on Saturday, March 3rd.

A Chi...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:36:56 AM

Man Indecently Exposes Himself In Cheltenham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself in Cheltenham.

The incident happened at around 10.30am on T...[full story]
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:32:05 AM

Distraction Burglary In Cheltenham
Police are appealing for information after a distraction burglary in Cheltenham.

The incident happened at around 10.45am on Saturday ...[full story]
Posted : 3/6/2007 10:31:49 PM

Woodstock Neighbourhood Management Update
Sgt David Yates provides the March update for Woodstock and surrounding villages: "I am happy to report that February has seen another reduction in crime compared with the corresponding period from la...[full story]
Posted : 3/6/2007 10:26:12 PM

Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
A/PS Rosemary Dilsaver reports on February's update for Chipping Norton and surrounding areas.

"Following a prolonged period of antisocial behaviour and vandalism, several letters banning certa...[full story]
Posted : 3/6/2007 10:10:07 PM

Wedding Dreams Come True At Sudeley Castle
When Liz Hurley got married this weekend, she chose the country's most romantic venue, Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire, to hold her special day.
However, you don't need a celebrity guest list or ...[full story]
Posted : 3/6/2007 5:58:58 PM

Cars Seized In Crack Down On Illegal Vehicles
On Tuesday 27th February 2007, officers from Whaddon and the Operations department, along with DVLA, ran an operation in the north of Cheltenham...[full story]
Posted : 3/5/2007 11:21:58 PM

Driver Dies in Cheltenham Coach Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal coach crash in Cheltenham this morning.

Police were called to St Margarets Road ...[full story]
Posted : 3/2/2007 10:10:21 AM

Cheltenham Test Purchase Operation - Alcohol
Off licences in the Cheltenham area were visited during a test purchase operation to clamp down on sales of alcohol to underage drinkers.<...[full story]
Posted : 3/1/2007 9:55:45 PM

Auto crime – West Oxfordshire
Police are appealing for information following three auto crime incidents in West Oxfordshire overnight (27/02).

Between 7.30pm – 9.30pm a 54 plate blue and silver pickup was stolen from Albion...[full story]
Posted : 3/1/2007 12:49:40 AM

Renewed appeal for witnesses - Witney
Detectives in Witney are renewing their appeal for two people to come forward who are believed to have a helped a woman in distress last Thursday (2...[full story]
Posted : 2/28/2007 3:31:47 PM

Indecent Exposure in Cheltenham - Man Sought
Police are appealing for information on a man who indecently exposed himself to three girls in Overton Road, Cheltenham, on Monday February ...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2007 9:41:55 PM

Visitor number to Blenheim Palace down for 2006
The number of visitors to Blenheim Palace during 2006 dropped 7% compared to 2005 according to figured released by The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions last week.

Figures show that 37...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2007 9:39:25 PM

Join the battle against global warming
West Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to attend a free event in Witney on Saturday (March 3rd) to find out how they can play a part in the...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2007 7:10:05 PM

Benefit cheat sentenced - Witney
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Witney man for failing to notify a relevant change in his circumstances in order to ...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2007 7:05:50 PM

Travis confirm Westonbirt Date
Travis confirm dates as part of Forest Tour 2007

The Forestry Commission has confirmed that Travis will be including 5 forest dates in their May/June UK Tour announced today. The concert...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2007 6:19:16 PM

Traffic collision – Witney, update
A 68-year-old man has died following a collision in Witney on Friday (23/02).

Officers were called to Mill Street just after 4pm after a pedest...[full story]
Posted : 2/27/2007 10:54:57 AM

Cattle graze sites for first time in 30 years
This year sees the culmination of a grazing project run by the Cotswolds Conservation Board and Natural England that will encourage wildflower grassland sites in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natu...[full story]
Posted : 2/26/2007 10:40:02 PM

Man charged following fatal collision - Woodstock
Peter Searle, age 18, of The Ridings, Stonesfield, Witney, has been charged with driving without due care and attention. He was bailed to appear before Banbury Youth Court on 8 March 2007.

This...[full story]
Posted : 2/26/2007 10:25:53 PM

Card Reader Found In Stow
Police are appealing for witnesses who saw anyone acting suspiciously near a cash machine in Stow on the Wold over the weekend.

Between approximately 5pm on Friday February 23 and 11.40am on Sa...[full story]
Posted : 2/26/2007 6:10:19 PM

Police Seek Cirencester Conmen
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after offenders tried to intimidate an elderly woman into paying them £800 for cleaning her...[full story]
Posted : 2/26/2007 5:56:32 PM

Traffic collision - Witney
Police are currently at the scene of a traffic collision in Witney.

Officers were called to Mill Street just after 4pm after a pedestrian had...[full story]
Posted : 2/23/2007 6:04:05 PM

Celebrity Event in Winchcombe: Traffic Management
Police wish to notify Winchcombe residents and visitors of the traffic management measures which will be in place t...[full story]
Posted : 2/23/2007 6:50:20 PM

Bogus Caller Warning To Residents In Cheltenham
People are being warned to remain vigilant after a man posing as a builder stole money from a house in Cheltenham.

The incident happe...[full story]
Posted : 2/21/2007 1:58:31 PM

Man Charged, Motorbike Confiscated In Cheltenham
A man has been charged and has had his motorbike confiscated after it was found to have no insurance.

Police were patrolling areas in Whaddon in [full story]
Posted : 2/21/2007 1:54:48 PM

Cars Damaged In Cheltenham - Appeal
Police are appealing for information in relation to damage caused to parked cars in Cheltenham.

At around 3am on Tuesday 20 February ...[full story]
Posted : 2/21/2007 1:49:34 PM

Two Arrested For Churchyard Vandalism
Cirencester police have arrested two boys in connection with criminal damage caused to gravestones in a churchyard in South Cerney earlier this m...[full story]
Posted : 2/21/2007 12:40:17 PM

James Morrison to play Westonbirt Arboretum
British Male Solo Artist winner at the Brit Awards 2007, James Morrison, has announced he will be appearing at 5 stunning forest locations this summer as part of the Forestry Commission's annual 'Fore...[full story]
Posted : 2/20/2007 10:21:11 PM

Man Assaulted In Cheltenham - Witness Appeal
At around 6pm on Monday 19 February a man was stabbed in Cheltenham.

The incident happened outside a restaurant close to the entrance...[full story]
Posted : 2/20/2007 3:06:02 PM

Woman, 19, Assaulted In Stroud
Police in Stroud are appealing for witnesses after a 19 year-old woman was assaulted in the town during the evening of Friday February...[full story]
Posted : 2/19/2007 6:14:01 PM

Window Of House Smashed In Stroud
Police in Stroud are appealing to the public for help in tracing those responsible for smashing the window of a house in Chapel Street...[full story]
Posted : 2/17/2007 6:41:15 PM

Distraction burglary - Woodstock
Police are urging the public to be on their guard following another distraction burglary in Woodstock on Monday (12/02).

One man...[full story]
Posted : 2/16/2007 12:33:56 AM

Police Stress The Need For Security Awareness
Police in the Cotswolds and Stroud Division are taking another opportunity to remind the general public that they can take simple steps to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of crime.

Cr...[full story]
Posted : 2/15/2007 8:55:59 PM

Armed Robbery In Cheltenham - Witness Appeal
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Cheltenham.

The incident happened at 8.15pm on Mon...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2007 8:25:49 PM

Bike Stolen in Cheltenham, Appeal for Information
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for information after a mountain bike was stolen from outside a shop in Hewlett Road.

The bright r...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2007 8:24:12 PM

Cat Shot in Cheltenham, Appeal For Witnesses
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for witnesses after a cat was shot twice with a pellet gun.

It is believed the white cat was shot ...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2007 10:25:09 AM

Man Assaulted Outside Stroud Nightclub
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted as he queued to get into a nightclub in Stroud during the night of Saturd...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2007 10:11:51 AM

The sweeter side of Witney's nightlife
Alcohol-related crime in Witney town centre fell by 10% over the festive period as licensed premises handed out free lollipops to drinkers. Assaults a...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2007 9:42:46 AM

Dog control orders to be decided on 13 February
Following a 35 day consultation period, Cheltenham Borough Council's cabinet will vote on dog control order proposals on Tuesday 13 February...[full story]
Posted : 2/13/2007 12:09:35 AM

Safer Community Team Launch New Youth Project
The North Cotswolds Safer Community Team (SCT) has launched a new project to enhance relations between police and young people in the North Cotswolds.

The project, which is being run by PC Chri...[full story]
Posted : 2/9/2007 10:37:23 AM

Police Help Pet Owners Keep Track Of Their Animals
'Cheltenham Road East's Safer Community Team are teaming up with Cheltenham Animal Shelter to help pet lovers avoid being parted from their 'best friend'.

Every year, officers discover dozens o...[full story]
Posted : 2/8/2007 2:18:07 AM

Warning After Rise In Walk-In Burglaries
Police in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury are asking residents to be vigilant after a series of what is described as walk-in burglaries. This is...[full story]
Posted : 2/6/2007 3:10:18 PM

Vandalism – it's your call - West Oxfordshire
Over 40% of reported crime in West Oxfordshire last year was vandalism and in December there were 53 incidents in Witney alone.

The main perc...[full story]
Posted : 2/6/2007 2:02:31 PM

Calling Postal Voters - Stroud Area
Around 4000 people could lose their postal votes unless they reply to a request from Stroud District Council.

Last month, the Council wrote to 9500 electors who currently vote by post or proxy,...[full story]
Posted : 2/6/2007 8:13:03 AM

Play for only £1 at Chipping Norton leisure centre
People in West Oxfordshire are being offered an incentive to get active during the school half term - with a swim or play for £1 offer at the District's leisure centres.

Young people under the ...[full story]
Posted : 2/5/2007 9:41:08 PM

Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Management Update
A/PS Rosemary Dilsaver brings February's update for Chipping Norton: “The telephone number for all police stations is 0845 8 505 505. Ask for...[full story]
Posted : 2/5/2007 5:24:21 PM

Woodstock Neighbourhood Management Update - Feb 07
Sergeant Dave Yates provides February's update: "I can report that January has seen a reduction of 37.5% in crimes compared to the corresponding figure from last year. PC Reg Nicolson, PC Clive Mansel...[full story]
Posted : 2/5/2007 5:18:21 PM

Car Damaged In Cheltenham
Police are appealing for information after a car was damaged in Cheltenham.

The incident happened between 9am and 12.45pm on Saturday...[full story]
Posted : 2/5/2007 1:21:20 PM

Woman Seriously Hurt in A40 Collision
At shortly after 1pm on Sunday February 4 a single vehicle collision took place on the A40 at Little Barrington, near Burford.

A Proton Persona was being driven towards Cheltenham when i...[full story]
Posted : 2/5/2007 1:18:51 PM

Elderly and Vulnerable - Turn Away Unknown Callers
Police in the Cotswolds and Stroud Division are urging elderly residents to turn away ANYONE who comes to their door without a prior appointment.

And officers want the public to help by spreadi...[full story]
Posted : 2/5/2007 1:17:58 PM

Birds on Film – an illustrated talk
Saturday February 10, 7pm Gateway Centre, South Cerney (Ticket only)

With nearly 100 film credits to his name, bird trainer Lloyd Buck an...[full story]
Posted : 2/3/2007 12:31:04 PM

Go ahead for 'entente cordial' project
An exciting new project linking 20 young people from West Oxfordshire with 20 young people from France has been given the go-ahead.

The project will bring together [full story]
Posted : 2/2/2007 10:13:21 PM

Police Reach Out to Cheltenham's Polish Community
Gloucestershire Constabulary leads the way in its commitment to embrace the needs of all communities and the ground-breaking Polish Forum being held next month will ensure a substantial [full story]
Posted : 2/2/2007 6:19:02 PM

TV Stolen From Shop In Stroud
Police are appealing to the public for information after a TV was stolen from a branch of Curry's in Stroud on Wednesday January 31s...[full story]
Posted : 2/1/2007 1:56:28 PM

New Business Co-Ordinator Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen in South Cerney for a New Business Co-Ordinator to join a busy sales team.

For more details of this, and other loca...[full story]
Posted : 2/1/2007 11:03:34 AM

Officers Hit Streets Of Bishop's Cleeve
Police are continuing to target troublemakers in Bishop's Cleeve, with another operation, which ran on Friday 26 Ja...[full story]
Posted : 1/31/2007 5:05:14 PM

Pop-up urinal to address town centre problems
Stroud is to be the first town in Gloucestershire and only the eighth in the UK to install a pop-up urinal in an attempt to combat the...[full story]
Posted : 1/31/2007 11:09:21 AM

Between 18 and 30? Club together to buy a house
Stroud District Council will be hosting an event on Tuesday 6th February to help young people on to the housing ladder. The event, which has been organised as a joint venture between the council and S...[full story]
Posted : 1/31/2007 11:02:32 AM

£20,000 sculpture commission winner announced
Following the judging of the Stroud District Council/Stroud College Arts Award on Monday, the panel has announced the winner of the commission to make a sculpture to celebrate the opening of the new S...[full story]
Posted : 1/31/2007 10:59:42 AM

Date of Whaddon PCCM Announced
Air your views at the next Police Community Consultative Meeting (PCCM) for the Whaddon area at the Herrington Rooms, St Paul's Church, St Paul's Road in [full story]
Posted : 1/30/2007 3:43:27 PM

Man Loses Life in Cirencester Fire
At shortly after 11pm on Monday January 29 police were informed of a fire at a house in The Waterloo, Cirencester.

The fire service were already in attendance when officers arrived, as were the...[full story]
Posted : 1/30/2007 1:49:29 PM

Corinium Museum's Joy As Appeal Hits Target
A £20,000 campaign to keep a rare hoard of 3,000-year-old gold in the Cotswolds has reached its target, the Corinium Museum revealed today.

The Going For Gold appeal was launched last October b...[full story]
Posted : 1/29/2007 6:43:46 PM

Carbon Savers Action Day in West Oxfordshire
A Carbon Savers Action Day is taking place on Saturday, March 3, at Langdale Hall, Witney, organised by West Oxfordshire District Council in conjunc...[full story]
Posted : 1/29/2007 2:08:42 PM

Blenheim Palace Themed Tours
A visit to Blenheim is not complete without stepping inside the unique Palace, a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture. From the imposing vastness of the Great Hall to the intricate detailing of...[full story]
Posted : 1/28/2007 4:13:48 PM

Police Called to Dangerous Dog Incident
Shortly after 2.30pm today, police were called to an address in Hester's Way, Cheltenham following a report that a dog had attacked a man.[full story]
Posted : 1/26/2007 6:19:53 PM

Cheltenham in Bloom 2007 has a hip main sponsor
To make Cheltenham in Bloom's (CiB) 25th anniversary year one to remember, the newly-opened Big Sleep Cheltenham hotel, has donated £8k to become the main sponsor.

The chic hotel's co-owner, Co...[full story]
Posted : 1/25/2007 11:23:28 AM

Corn Hall sale secures future of community events
Cotswold District Council has agreed the sale of Cirencester's Corn Hall to Wildmoor Properties in a deal that secures its future use by the community.

The Council has achieved a sale price of ...[full story]
Posted : 1/25/2007 10:51:55 AM

ANPR operation - Witney
An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) operation was carried out in Witney today.

The technology uses cameras to 'read' vehicle number-...[full story]
Posted : 1/24/2007 4:41:29 PM

Public Invited To Stroud Police/Community Meeting
Stroud residents can attend the next Police Community Consultative Meeting (PCCM) for their area on Thursday February 8th.

The ...[full story]
Posted : 1/24/2007 4:37:02 PM

Along the River Coln Talk
Edwin Cuss will be the speaker at the next Fairford History Society meeting on Thursday 15th February at 7.45 p.m. in...[full story]
Posted : 1/24/2007 1:54:15 PM

Zycko launches EMEA Isilon VAR recruitment drive
Reseller recruitment underway for vertical market expansion

Zycko, a value-added distributor of converged solutions (based in South Cerney), has launched an EMEA-wide channel recruitment...[full story]
Posted : 1/24/2007 1:33:11 PM

Tetbury establishment wins award
The Gumstool Inn at Tetbury has received the "good food at moderate prices award". The Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2007 has been launched today. There are now 122 establishments wit...[full story]
Posted : 1/24/2007 12:19:19 PM

Improving access to the Municipal Offices
To improve facilities for customers at the Municipal Offices, Cheltenham Borough Council has installed three new call ...[full story]
Posted : 1/23/2007 7:52:35 PM

Join the world's biggest bird watching event
Join the world's biggest bird watching event on 28 January in Pittville Park, Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Borough Council's community rang...[full story]
Posted : 1/23/2007 7:50:35 PM

Local companies start work in Montpellier Gardens
Two local companies start restoration work this month in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham. Civil engineering and Sports Surface contractors, ...[full story]
Posted : 1/23/2007 7:47:09 PM

Woman, 49, Dies Following Crash Near Haresfield
At approximately 8.20am on Tuesday January 23 a red Ford Fiesta driven by a 17 year-old male lost control on ice on the Haresfield Lane between Brookthorpe and [full story]
Posted : 1/23/2007 6:16:54 PM

Tree-mendous success for chipping service
Residents in West Oxfordshire have been praised for taking along more than 800 Christmas trees for recycling at free chipping sessions organised by the District Council.

A total of 12.2 tonnes ...[full story]
Posted : 1/23/2007 3:45:30 PM

Elderlet residents urged to turn away cold callers
Elderly Cotswolds And Stroud Residents Urged To Turn Away ALL Cold Callers

Police in the Cotswolds and Stro...[full story]
Posted : 1/23/2007 3:27:38 PM

Chester House Hotel - Valentines special offer
The Chester House Hotel in beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water has a special Valentines offer available.

A romant...[full story]
Posted : 1/22/2007 8:02:08 PM

15-Year-Old Girl Is Attacked In Cheltenham
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old girl was attacked on her way home.

The gir...[full story]
Posted : 1/22/2007 2:38:36 PM

Living Waterways exhibition at Oxfordshire Museum
The life and times of Britain's inland waterways are explored in an exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, that will be on ti...[full story]
Posted : 1/22/2007 12:41:21 AM

Road repairs in Burford
Oxfordshire County Council is set to repair two sections of worn out road in Burford, starting on January 29.

Separate sections of...[full story]
Posted : 1/22/2007 12:39:26 AM

Charities Benefit from Swoops on Fakes
Counterfeit goods seized by Gloucestershire County Council's Trading Standards Service are being donated to charities in Eastern Europe and Africa.

Fake designer clothes and shoes will have the...[full story]
Posted : 1/19/2007 8:15:54 PM

Cotswold Shops Refuse Alcopop Sales
In a recent operation to tackle the problem of underage drinking, six out of seven shops in the Cotswolds refused to sell alcohol to two teenage girls.

Gloucestershire County Council Trading St...[full story]
Posted : 1/19/2007 8:13:59 PM

Regent Arcade car park receives award
Regent Arcade car park receives ‘Park Mark’ Safer Parking Award

The Regent Arcade car park is officially a safe place to park, according to the British Parking Association (BPA). Operate...[full story]
Posted : 1/19/2007 7:57:12 PM

Shopmobility spends £9,000 on new scooters
Shopmobility in Cheltenham is adding seven new battery powered scooters to its fleet at a cost of £9,000. Twenty scooters are now available for people of all ages with a temporary or permanent mobilit...[full story]
Posted : 1/19/2007 7:53:42 PM

Dursley Pool Celebrates Reopening
To celebrate its reopening after a £150,000 investment by Stroud District Council, Dursley Pool is holding a special Open Day on Sunday 21st January.

People will notice the new, brighter energy...[full story]
Posted : 1/19/2007 7:15:48 PM

Stroud Police Launch Clampdown On Drugs
Stroud Police Seek To Recruit Public In New Push Against Drugs

Police have launched a new campaign to get more members of the public calling Crimestoppers with information about drug dea...[full story]
Posted : 1/19/2007 9:48:57 AM

Plans for wheeled bin service in the Cotswolds
Wheeled bins for general household waste are set to be rolled out across the Cotswolds from this autumn.

Cotswold District Council's Cabinet today voted to approve plans to replace the current ...[full story]
Posted : 1/18/2007 4:24:16 PM

CDC unveils move to cut environmental crime
Cotswold District Council is stepping up measures to reduce environmental crime and anti-social behaviour, it announced today.

The Council's Cabinet voted to implement wide-ranging powers to ad...[full story]
Posted : 1/18/2007 3:41:44 PM

Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban
Thames Water is today (8am, 18 Jan 2007) lifting the hosepipe and sprinkler ban in force across its supply region since April 2006.

The decision, which has been taken in consultation with the E...[full story]
Posted : 1/18/2007 8:41:19 AM

Witney United v QPR - Match postponed
Witney United have been dealt a blow with the news that the prestigous friendly with Queens Park Rangers scheduled for Tuesday 23rd January has been postponed.

QPR were due to meet Luton Town i...[full story]
Posted : 1/17/2007 11:38:31 PM

Necklace Stolen During Raid on Jewellers
Police have released a photograph of one of the items of jewellery stolen during an armed robbery at a Cheltenham jewellers on Tuesday January 16.

The necklace was taken during the incident at ...[full story]
Posted : 1/17/2007 9:42:09 PM

Witney Lakes Resort pool re-opens
The swimming pool at Witney Lakes Resort in Witney has been closed recently due to last week's flooding - The pool has now re-opened....[full story]
Posted : 1/17/2007 6:10:59 PM

Man Hurt In Road Collision In Stroud
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit by a vehicle in Stroud during the night of Thursday January 4t...[full story]
Posted : 1/17/2007 2:39:40 PM

Date For Cheltenham PCCM Announced