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Roz Savage
Liberal DemocratsDr Roz Savage is the Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
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“Major update on RAF Fairford afterTrump pulls back on threats” — Stroud News and Journal
Won by LD in its first election in 2024 by 9.5%. Covers Cirencester, Malmesbury and Tetbury. Population 90,746, notably older (median age 47 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 46% below the national average.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£32,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£49,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,705
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
55
42 primary, 7 secondary, 6 other
Total Income Tax▼
£502m
from 51,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,280
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£9,770
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
49.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
73.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 5 towns, 15 villages, rural areas — 96,497 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
27 councillors across 27 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | Liberal Democrats | Mark Harris | May 2023 |
| Brinkworth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Elizabeth Buff Threlfall | May 2021 |
| By Brook | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nick Botterill | May 2021 |
| Chesterton | Liberal Democrats | Roly Hughes | May 2023 |
| Cricklade Latton | Liberal Democrats | Nick Dye | Mar 2024 |
| Fairford North | Liberal Democrats | Michael Jeremy Bernard Vann | May 2023 |
| Four Acres | Liberal Democrats | Ray Brassington | May 2023 |
| Grumbolds Ash With Avening | Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Slater | May 2023 |
| Kemble | Liberal Democrats | Mike McKeown | May 2023 |
| Kingswood | Liberal Democrats | Holly Simkiss | May 2024 |
| Kington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Howard Greenman | May 2021 |
| Lechlade Kempsford Fairford South | Liberal Democrats | Tristan James Wilkinson | Dec 2023 |
| Malmesbury | Liberal Democrats | Gavin Grant | May 2021 |
| Minety | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chuck Berry | May 2021 |
| New Mills | Liberal Democrats | Claire Bloomer | May 2023 |
| Purton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jacqui Lay | May 2021 |
| Sherston | Liberal Democrats | Martin Smith | May 2021 |
| Siddington Cerney Rural | Liberal Democrats | Mike Evemy | May 2023 |
| South Cerney Village | Liberal Democrats | Juliet Layton | May 2023 |
| St Michaels | Liberal Democrats | Joe Harris | May 2023 |
| Stratton | Liberal Democrats | Patrick Coleman | May 2023 |
| Tetbury East Rural | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Nikki Ind | May 2023 |
| Tetbury Town | Liberal Democrats | Ian David Watson | May 2023 |
| Tetbury With Upton | Liberal Democrats | Chris Twells | May 2023 |
| The Ampneys Hampton | Liberal Democrats | Lisa Spivey | May 2023 |
| The Beeches | Liberal Democrats | Nigel Robbins | May 2023 |
| Watermoor | Liberal Democrats | Gary Selwyn | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 22,961 | 43.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 17,988 | 34.4% |
| Ref | 5,146 | 9.8% | |
| Lab | 3,942 | 7.5% | |
| Green | 1,564 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 225 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 183 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 156 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 122 | 0.2% |
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Cirencester's Parish Church of St John Baptist will be illuminated in blue on Saturday, April 11 to mark World Parkinson's Day and raise awareness of the condition affecting 166,000 people in the UK. The local Parkinson's UK branch, which recently donated £15,000 to the charity for research, is organising the event with support from the mayor and other dignitaries.
A new Cirencester Spring FEASTival will take place on April 18-19 in the town centre, featuring street food, live music, local crafts and artisan goods. The free event is organised by Zoom Events and aims to bring community activity and visitor footfall to Cirencester's Market Place.
Stagecoach West has adjusted timetables on the 882 bus route connecting Gloucester, Cirencester, and Tetbury to improve punctuality and better serve school journeys at Cirencester Kingshill and Deer Park schools. The changes take effect from April 12 and include revised morning and afternoon school run timings.
Cirencester has submitted a bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028, with plans to relaunch a historic local currency called the Cirencester Farthing as a digital and physical cultural tool. The initiative aims to boost community engagement, youth employment, and cultural participation across the town.
WOMAD festival, formerly held at Charlton Park near Malmesbury in South Cotswolds, has been named among the UK's best family-friendly festivals by The Telegraph and recognized as the best for world music. The festival has relocated to Neston Park near Corsham after 15 years at its previous venue and is now positioned as a major cultural attraction in the region.
Tetbury held its annual Walk of Witness on Easter Friday, a Christian procession through the town organized by Tetbury Area Churches Together to commemorate Jesus's path to the cross. The event drew church leaders, volunteers, and members of the public in a display of Christian unity and faith.
Fairford Festival is returning June 5-7 with music, family activities, and a 10k road race through the Cotswolds countryside. The event features new attractions including a primary school music segment and relies on local volunteer organization and community sponsorship.
The Corinium Museum in Cirencester is hosting a living history event featuring the Ermine Street Guard demonstrating Roman military life, kit, and battle formations. The event includes interactive activities for children and visitors, with demonstrations throughout the day included in regular admission.
A woman from Little Somerford near Malmesbury, whose XL Bully dog was destroyed following attacks on a member of the public, has returned to court on separate driving offences. She was disqualified from driving for six months and fined £660 for failing to provide driver identity information to police.
The article criticises The Guardian's coverage of plane-spotting families at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, where US bombers are based for operations against Iran. The piece highlights the disconnect between the casual, whimsical tone of The Guardian's reporting and the serious military and humanitarian implications of the aircraft operations.
Cirencester is hosting its 2026 Community Awards with a deadline of April 10 for nominations across five categories recognising volunteers and organisations. The awards ceremony on April 27 will feature live entertainment and be attended by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire.
A toy Peter Rabbit was stolen from a seasonal Easter display at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, prompting a police investigation. Local police are appealing for public help to recover the toy, which is popular with Easter visitors to the town.
Following a US-Iran ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the agreement and is travelling to the Middle East to support diplomatic efforts. The article notes that RAF Fairford would not have been made available for US strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, highlighting the UK government's conditional support for military operations.
A US B-52 Stratofortress bomber armed with cruise missiles aborted takeoff from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire due to engine trouble. The incident occurred amid heightened US-Iran tensions and highlights the base's role in American defence operations.
A Cirencester resident, Val Threlfall, successfully fundraised £1,700 for Parkinson's UK in memory of her late husband, exceeding her £500 target. The event at Siddington Park retirement village featured a bring-and-buy sale, raffle, and homemade treats, with support from local celebrity Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Malmesbury has appointed a new town crier, Owain Cole, who made his inaugural public proclamation at the Market Cross. The article covers his debut announcement and invitation for residents to submit messages for future proclamations.
Malmesbury is hosting a summer series of live music festivals featuring various artists performing at the Town Hall and King's Arms, starting with Martin Stephenson & The Daintees Trio in April. The events are organised by Malmesbury Live Arts and aim to bring community entertainment to the town over the coming months.
Plans to convert the Twelve Bells pub in Cirencester into a residential home with B&B outbuilding have sparked significant community opposition, with over 150 residents and the Town Council objecting to the loss of this long-established community asset. The planning committee is due to decide today whether to approve the conversion, despite council officers recommending approval and concerns about damage to local vitality and social cohesion.
Amnesty International is calling on the UK government to revoke access to British military bases, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, following President Trump's threats against Iran. The article reports on tensions between the UK and US over military operations and the UK government's position on allowing US forces to use British bases for regional defence operations.
The article reports on escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with Donald Trump threatening strikes on Iranian infrastructure. RAF Fairford in South Cotswolds is mentioned as a potential base the US could use for such operations, though the UK Government has declined to confirm whether it would permit this.
Mobile phones were stolen from a business premises in Bishops Walk, Cirencester, during a burglary on Easter Sunday (April 5) between 4pm and 6pm. The article reports the incident and provides information for witnesses to contact Gloucestershire Police.
Cirencester Town Council plans to remove mains water from Kingshill Allotments to reduce costs and environmental impact, but the decision has faced significant backlash from plot-holders and community members who argue the council failed to consult properly and that the move disadvantages older and vulnerable users. The disconnection has been delayed pending further discussion at a council committee meeting in April.
Cirencester and Malmesbury are forecast to experience unseasonably warm weather this week, with temperatures reaching the low 20s on Tuesday and Wednesday—warmer than Barcelona. Cooler conditions are expected to return from Thursday onwards, with temperatures dropping to the low teens by the weekend.
A 16-year-old girl from Malmesbury in Wiltshire has gone missing and police are appealing for public help to locate her, with information suggesting she may be travelling towards Bristol by bus.
A member of the British Royal Family, Peter Phillips (nephew of King Charles III), has announced his summer wedding at All Saints Church in Kemble, near Cirencester. Phillips has long-standing ties to the Cotswolds through his family's Gatcombe Park estate near Minchinhampton.
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