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Welcome to the Moreton-In-Marsh Town Council page. This page is for information purposes As the name implies, Moreton lies mainly on open moor land.

Moreton-In-Marsh is one of the largest towns in the North Cotswolds. It is situated on the Roman Fosse Way (A429) dating back to the thirteenth century. It has a wide main street which has many elegant eighteenth century inns and houses including the prominent, attractive Redesdale Hall. One of the oldest buildings in the town, is the sixteenth century Curfew Tower, which can be found on the corner of Oxford Street and the High Street. It is alleged that its bell was rung nightly until 1860 to remind people of the risk of fire at night. It is said that it once guided home Sir Robert Fry, lost in the fog, who gave money for its maintenance in gratitude. It is said that the name "Moreton" means "Farmstead on the Moor" and "in Marsh" is from henne and mersh meaning a marsh used by birds such as moorhens. The town was given its market charter in 1227 and the weekly market still operates every Tuesday in the High Street and continues to attract visitors from all over the country. During the Second World War a large area of land, to the east of the town, was developed as RAF Moreton in Marsh and used by Wellington bombers. The former airfield is now occupied by the Fire Service College where senior officers from brigades from all over the world undergo training. There is a War Memorial in the High Street and commemorates all the town's people who lost their lives as a result of the First and Second World Wars. The Council organise the annual Remembrance Parade and Service which is fairly unique as it all takes place in High Street and the A429 and adjacent roads are temporarily closed for the duration of the Parade & Service. The town has two Churches – St David's Church in Old Town and the Congregational Church in Oxford Street.

27/10/2026

21/10/2026

It is with sadness and disappointment that we have to report an act of mindless vandalism to the play equipment in Queen Victoria Gardens. Some of the equipment attacked was installed in 2023 and part of a £200K investment in the youth of the town. This type of behaviour has spoilt a relaxing and green area enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Please be vigilant and report any unacceptable behaviour around the town to the Police. Thank you!

08/10/2026

Moreton-in-Marsh Town Council is undertaking a survey to understand how people use Moreton-in-Marsh Station, the area it serves, how people travel to and from the station, and any difficulties they experience.

The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete. Please click on the link below to take part:

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01/10/2026

REMINDER - THIS SATURDAY!

THIS SATURDAY!

29/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY!

NOTICE OF ELECTIONIf paper copies of nomination papers are required please contact office@moretoninmarshtowncouncil.gov....

24/09/2026

NOTICE OF ELECTION

If paper copies of nomination papers are required please contact [email protected].

20/09/2026

Happening tomorrow evening at Redesdale Hall at 6.30pm. Please do come along and share views…

15/09/2026

The Town Council would like to hear residents views on the CDC Local Plan prior to submitting their response, so please do come along to the meeting at Redesdale Hall next Monday at 6.30pm.

Address

Old Town
Moreton In Marsh
GL560LW

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441608651448

Website

http://www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil.gov.uk/

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