Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown today spoke with representatives from Post Office Ltd and received the final details of which branches are going to be affected by their closure programme.
The exact details are under embargo until Tuesday 5th February, when the public consultation begins. However, Mr Clifton-Brown commented "Residents of the Cotswolds have been deeply concerned for some time about this matter.
Discover underwear through the ages when local costume expert Shelagh Lovett Turner comes to the Corinium Museum for an afternoon talk.
‘The Allure of the Unseen’, an informal ‘talk with tea’, will take place at the Park Street Museum on February 21st, where visitors can discover more about the range and styles of underwear worn through time.
There will also be the chance to see some historic underwear from Shelagh’s own stunning costume collection, as she will illustrate her talk with some fascinating underwear examples.
Have a sneaky peek at anything from history and hairy beasts to shiny shoes this half term when the Corinium Museum hosts a range of fun events for children.
The Park Street museum will hold historical sessions from February 18th-22nd, which will shed light on the Stone Age, the Romans and the Tudors, while another hands-on event for youngsters is all about ‘Sparkly Shoes’.
The first activity to take place during the school break is part of the Museum’s ‘Archaeology Seminars’, and will look at the Romans in the Cotswolds. It is aimed at 9-12 year olds and will allow children an up-close
Ofcom have decided to award the local Digital Radio Multiplex licence for Gloucestershire to Muxco.
Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has expressed his delight and said "Throughout my political career I have campaigned vigorously to ensure that rural areas receive the same level of service as urban areas.
Today (30th January) Gloucestershire County Council released the results of its survey asking residents their views on the level of council tax increase for next year. Nearly 3000 people took part and, whilst the results were close, 56.7% opted for a council tax increase including extra money to pay for essential flood protection measures.
The survey used three methods: an online survey; a random phone poll; and a questionnaire to the council's citizen panel.
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 2008/09 at £10.2m, resulting in a £4.64 increase for the average Band D household to £137.15 a year for District spending.*
Council Tax makes up a quarter of the Council’s budget, with a further 25% coming from central Government support.
A major partnership project to transform Cirencester in the 21st Century was given the seal of approval by Cotswold District Council today.
A Vision for Cirencester aims to make the town of one the UK’s most attractive and economically viable market towns, befitting its role as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds.’
CDC is working closely with Cirencester Town Council, Gloucestershire County Council, local organisations, businesses and the community to shape the Vision.
At a full Council meeting today (January 29), Cotswold District councillors endorsed the Vision document, which sets out five themes to be tackled: Character, Connectivity, Commerce, Choice and Culture.
Portfolio holder for Development Services Cllr John Birch said after the meeting: “This is an exciting time for Cirencester as all the projects and strategies under the Vision umbrella are being drawn together to help us plan for the future. It’s important to stress that Cotswold District Council is just one of a number of partners involved in helping to shape and deliver this Vision.”
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 Government’s National Fraud Initiative, overseen by the Audit Commission.
The Council will be using information supplied by property owners and residents to check whether people claiming the single person’s discount of 25% are genuinely living alone.
Portfolio holder for Property & Benefits Cllr Nick Parsons urged anyone claiming a discount whose circumstances have changed to get in touch with th
Gloucestershire has been named as a Pathfinder authority by the Government for supporting children and young people at risk of or experiencing emotional or mental health needs.
That means that Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) working together will get additional funding from the Government to support these vulnerable children through their schools.
Thursday 24th January 18.30 The Annual General Meeting will be held at their HQ Bisley House
The Gloucestershire Root, Fruit and Grain Society (GRFGS) was established in 1863 and its aim is to encourage the improvement of all forms of agricultural practices and products.
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“Edge of the Wild” Tolkien Art Exhibition at Moreton-in-Marsh,Gloucestershire
Michael White chosen as Public Relations representative of the CIPR