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https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/about-the-council/elections-and-voting/current-and-future-elections/

Dates relevant to full District and Parish Elections for May 23

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Gloucestershire County Council have asked Barnardo's to manage the holiday transport offer. If any families do not have access to transport and wish to get to activities beyond walking distance they can contact Barnardo's directly. The County Council will also provide a helpline for families who are having difficulties with the children's activity booking system (CABs). This will operate from 10am until 4pm weekdays. Information and details for both of these offers are currently being finalised and will be posted onto the county website soon, the link is below:

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/

2. Cotswold Connected Community and Food Programme – Funding support for local projects

This programme is open to not-for-profit Voluntary and Community Sector organisations and Social Enterprises. We would also like to hear from individuals or small un-constituted groups with a great idea. Projects must demonstrate how the funding will be used to increase community resilience and enhance people's lives. There may be such groups in your area:

https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/communities-and-leisure/community-grants-and-funding/cotswold-connected-community-and-food-programme/

Examples for projects include:

· Community Food projects such as Community Fridges/larders/pantries

· Community Hubs

· Friendship/Talking Café's

· Intergenerational projects

· Community Activities aiming to connect people

· Community transport

· Development of Community Partnerships

· Any initiatives aiming to support mental and physical wellbeing

3. Finally, just a reminder of these useful links to community resources related to well-being and cost of living. We welcome updates so that we can gather and share information about all that is on offer.

https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/council-tax-and-benefits/help-if-you-re-struggling-with-the-cost-of-living/

https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/council-tax-and-benefits/help-if-you-re-struggling-with-the-cost-of-living/support-available-in-your-community/

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/news/cotswold-district-council-provides-additional-financial-support-to-households-not-eligible-for-government-energy-support

Cotswold District council extra support - Cotswold District Council has today written to 348 households across the district to inform them the Council will be providing additional financial support to them to help with the rising costs of energy bills.

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https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/resources/winter-haf-2022

Cotswold District Council is working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council and local community organisation World Jungle to deliver another Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for eligible children across the Cotswold district this winter.

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https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/budget Have your say in CDC budgets

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https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/news/district-council-encourages-residents-to-get-recycling-right-and-reduce-waste-if-they-can CDC ask residents to get their recycling right to help reduce waste

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https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/news/council-reminds-householders-of-their-duty-of-care-following-an-increase-in-fly-tipping-of-builders-waste

FLY TIPPING IN THE COTSWOLDS

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https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/news/historic-investment-into-moreton-in-marsh-transport-hub

Historic Moreton - A quarter of a million-pound investment from the Cotswold District Council will help transform the area around Moreton-in-Marsh train station into a transport hub for the North Cotswolds.

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https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/news/dont-lose-your-vote-residents-in-the-cotswolds-urged-to-check-voter-registration-details

Don't lose your right to vote! Please click the above link to find out further information if you have not heard from the canvassing team with respect to your vote.

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https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/resources/wmxqg-jpthi-coqf8-u5091-kuwey

Successful prosecution by CDC for fly-tipping near Stow on the Wold.

Holiday Activity and Food Programme is back - free summer fun for children and young people

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Cotswolds District Council has a small pot of funding available (£200 limit) to help fund community-led initiatives that take action to maintain and improve the environment. This money has already helped create a wildflower meadow in Bourton-on-the-Water. Get in touch withMillieorJoewho will also be on hand to advise local councils. They will be engaging with residents in the district and presenting talks to groups and schools on the importance of taking care of and maintaining local environments.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In its continued commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency, Cotswold District Council is taking a leading role in supporting wildlife by helping to create a Nature Recovery Plan (NRP) for the much loved Cotswold Water Park. To find out more about the Cotswold Water Park Nature Recovery Plan, please visit Cotswold District Council's website:https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/planning-and-building/landscape/cotswold-water-park/

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Cotswold District Council has opened applications for financial support to those most in need of help with their energy bills. The new scheme is for residents who were not eligible for the recent £150 council tax rebate. More information on the rebate can be found on the Council website atcotswold.gov.uk/150rebate

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________For more information on Cotswold Climate Investment, please visit Cotswold District Council's website:https://cotswold.gov.uk/cci

FREE ENERGY SURVEYS FOR PRIVATE TENANTS: Tenants living in cold and draughty accommodation can expect warmer, healthier homes thanks to a campaign by Cotswold District Council, which has received backing from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Please access through the link below:

https://news.cotswold.gov.uk/news/free-energy-surveys-for-privately-rented-properties-that-fail-to-make-the-grade