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The official page for Cotswold District Council. This account is monitored in office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

If you would like to report an issue or find out about a service please visit our website www.cotswold.gov.uk Cotswold District Council, based in Cirencester, is the local authority in the area and its services include waste collection and recycling, leisure centres, planning, car parking, housing, regeneration, environmental health, food safety, benefits and public toilets. Well known for its quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds features a range of gently rolling hills and has the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in England and Wales making it the perfect place for keen walkers and cyclists. The Cotswolds is perfect for short breaks or spontaneous getaways. There is a great range of quality assessed accommodation, from historic hotels and inns to welcoming B&B's, cosy country cottages with real log fires and campsites where you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors.

01/11/2026

💬 We’ve seen concerns from residents about proposed strategic sites and how new housing would be distributed across the district.

As we get closer to the end of the Local Plan consultation on 3 November, we’ve asked Council Leader Cllr Mike Evemy to respond to some of the questions being raised on social media.

In this video, Mike explains why the proposed strategy spreads growth across a number of locations rather than concentrating development in one place.

There are 11 strategic sites planned across the district, including the already existing site at The Steadings.

The aim is to plan for homes, infrastructure and community facilities together while supporting sustainable communities across the district.

There’s still time to have your say on the proposed Local Plan before the consultation closes.

01/11/2026

Did you know that if you have large items you can't take to a recycling centre, you can book a bulky waste collection online? 📲

👉 https://cotswold.gov.uk/bulkywaste

31/10/2026

Please don't forget to dispose of carved Halloween pumpkins responsibly 🎃

If you compost at home, putting any pumpkin leftovers into your compost bin is the best option, cutting it into chunks first to speed up the process.

Or you can put leftovers into your food caddy to be collected by your weekly kerbside food waste service. Please remove any candle wax or decorations first and cut your pumpkin into smaller pieces to fit.

Do NOT leave pumpkins outside for wildlife to eat - while it is a tasty snack for some, it will make animals such as hedgehogs very poorly, and can spread disease 🦔

31/10/2026

🎃Happy Halloween 🎃

We hope you have a spook-tacular day 👻

Don't forget to recycle your foil treat wrappers 🍭🍬

31/10/2026

⚠️ Be aware of scams claiming to offer early access to the Government's £100 energy bill support payment.

The Government has announced a £100 payment to help with energy bills for households in Council Tax Bands A to D, expected to be paid during winter 2026/27.

We are still awaiting detailed guidance from Government on how the scheme will operate and no applications are currently open.

Please be cautious of emails, texts or phone calls asking you to apply, share personal information or provide bank details to receive the payment. These may be scams.

We will publish information on our website and social media channels as soon as further details are available. If in doubt, contact us directly using the details on our website.

🔗 Don't click links or share personal information with unsolicited messages.

For help and advice on how to avoid scams, and what to do if you think you have been targeted by a fraudster, visit: www.cfeu.org.uk/glassjar

30/10/2026

♻️ Did you know? Around 77% of the waste in the average black bin could actually be recycled.

Take a look at the graphic below to see what's really ending up in household bins and where it could go instead.

Not sure what can be recycled? Use our Waste Wizard to check how to dispose of hundreds of everyday items: https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/reduce-and-reuse-your-waste/

Every item recycled helps to reduce waste.

30/10/2026

Cotswold District Council Leader, Cllr Mike Evemy, has responded to the Government's latest update on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire.

The Government has said it is "minded to" confirm a single unitary authority for Gloucestershire and is working towards a final decision before Christmas.

Commenting on the announcement, Cllr Evemy said:

"It is helpful to have greater clarity from the Government on the timetable for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. But while the delay provides more time to develop proposals for the future, it also creates challenges, including preparing for district council elections next year alongside ongoing financial pressures. I would urge the Government to put every effort into supporting councils through this transition.

"Despite that uncertainty, Cotswold District Council is in a strong position. We have a balanced budget, a new Local Plan progressing towards examination, and major investments underway to improve services.

"We've taken decisions over recent years with one eye on local government reorganisation, ensuring that whether responsibilities transfer to a new council in the future or remain with us for longer than expected, we are well placed to succeed and to continue delivering for our residents, businesses and communities."

30/10/2026

⏰ Five days left to have your say on the Cotswold District Local Plan.

The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday 3 November.

The Local Plan will help shape where new homes are built across the district, alongside the infrastructure, facilities and services communities need.

If you haven’t shared your views yet, there’s still time to take part.

👉 Read the plan and respond to the consultation: cotswold.gov.uk/localplan

29/10/2026

The Government has today announced that it is “minded to” confirm one new council for Gloucestershire, following an initial review of previous decisions. A new decision is expected before Christmas.

If confirmed:
🗳️ Elections to the new council would take place in May 2028.
📅 The new council would start operating in April 2029.

May 2027 elections will go ahead in Cotswold, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury on existing boundaries.

The Government will consider further representations on the single unitary option before making its final decision.

Read more about the latest update from Government: https://futuregloucestershire.org.uk/government-sets-out-next-steps-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-gloucestershire/

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Tuesday	8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 5pm
Thursday	8:45am - 5pm
Friday	8:45am - 5pm

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http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/

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