Cotswolds police have been out today to promote the summer anti drink/drug drive campaign. This includes us doing breath tests the morning after drinking. We have also incorporated speed checks carried out at:Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Stow-on-the-Wold. 38 Vehicles in total have been stopped 5 given speeding tickets; 3 negative breath tests; 2 HGV’s stopped on […]

Drivers need to consider whether they have suffered any form of skills-fade due to lack of practice. Re-establishing skills of observation, anticipation and planning are the foundations of safe driving and need to be honed swiftly. Getting used to vehicle speeds might take a little longer. Take extra time & care at junctions and roundabouts […]

Cotswold Neighbourhood Team have been conducting speed checks this week and have so far covered the following villages: Bourton-on-the-Hill, Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Fairford, Tetbury, Lechlade. Most driver have been stopped and warned to slow down and only a few tickets issued where the speed has been too high for a verbal warning. […]

(A reminder about the work Glos Highways are doing Monday through Thursday). Road closed between Fairford and Poulton and diversions in place from 09:30 to 15:30 (3.30pm) each day. Our reference: 11241006 What: Road closure for carriageway patching Where: A417 London Road Poulton towards Fairford– see overleaf for details of the exact location When: 11th […]

We’ve had a gradual increase in the number of dangerous driving incidents around waste and recycling lorries over the last few months, we’re asking drivers for their help to keep themselves, our crews and the public safe. More info in the video we shot with the teams on a very misty early morning. Cotswold District […]

Our fabulous new town signs have gone up – now everybody can know what “A Good Place To Be” we are …

The latest cold weather will have played havoc with our road surfaces (again). Potholes will have grown in the last week, and some of those filled previously will open up again. if you know of one then please report it. You can report a pothole use Gloucestershire County Council’s “Report It” online service: 1. Go […]