We have had eleven reports of breaches to Covid-19 restriction so far today. All of these reported incidents have been attended and those staying in lets and second homes have been found to within the current legislation with exemptions to continue to stay. You are allowed to stay overnight away from your home if you: […]

We are receiving a large number of reports of Covid-19 breaches of people staying in holiday lets , Air B n B and second homes. Guidance is clear and no overnight stays are allowed and you must stay in your primary residence unless there is a very good reason and exemption in the restrictions. ( […]

I have been made aware that there is a scam regarding the coronavirus vaccine which is sent by text message. The text is made to look like it comes from the NHS and states ‘we have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine’ and advises you to follow a link to get […]

Fraudsters are always finding new ways to take advantage of vulnerable people, and the COVID-19 vaccination programme is no exception. Criminals are targeting elderly people by sending them a text which asks them to fill in a form to check their eligibility for the vaccine. There is also a scam call whereby people are contacted […]

Please Key Points from GOV.UK site. Leaving home. You must not leave, or be outside of your home except where necessary. You may leave the home to: shop for basic necessities, for you or a vulnerable person go to work, or provide voluntary or charitable services, if you cannot reasonably do so from home exercise […]

We have received a report of a dog worrying sheep who are currently pregnant with lambs. We would like to remind dog owners to keep dogs on a lead in fields with live stock. On this occasion it was a genuine mistake but could cost the farmer hundreds of pounds if the sheep go into […]

Thank you to our partner agencies for their support this year. It has been an unprecedented year with Covid-19 and two lockdowns. We would like to thank the public for their continued support and understanding; without your help this year, we would have struggled. But the Covid restrictions have brought out the best in human […]

If you’re in a location potentially at risk of flooding then make sure you’re familiar with the guidance and information at https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/environment/flooding/ . The before, during and after guide from the Environment Agency is a handy reference https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/…/preparing-your-home-for… (Update: Latest updates this morning from residents adjacent the river indicate that levels have dropped a little […]

Storm Bella will hit the District later on with strong winds and more rain forecast which will affect areas recently affected by flooding. If you are worried your property may flood, please see our flooding pages here for advice:http://orlo.uk/MKZqH Flood warnings for the Cotswolds are published on the Environment Agency website – http://orlo.uk/NEPmr

To watch the message from Cllrs Joe Harris and Andrew Doherty, please click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/CotswoldDC/videos/724302371522437 Streets around the Abbey grounds and Spitalgate area of Cirencester have experienced flooding and there are possibilities that around 70 homes will lose power this evening. Residents are advised not to leave their homes unless they are sure […]