Moreton-in-Marsh Town Council

Moreton-in-Marsh Town Council Welcome to the Moreton-In-Marsh Town Council page. This page is for information purposes As the name implies, Moreton lies mainly on open moor land.

Moreton-In-Marsh is one of the largest towns in the North Cotswolds. It is situated on the Roman Fosse Way (A429) dating back to the thirteenth century. It has a wide main street which has many elegant eighteenth century inns and houses including the prominent, attractive Redesdale Hall. One of the oldest buildings in the town, is the sixteenth century Curfew Tower, which can be found on the corne

r of Oxford Street and the High Street. It is alleged that its bell was rung nightly until 1860 to remind people of the risk of fire at night. It is said that it once guided home Sir Robert Fry, lost in the fog, who gave money for its maintenance in gratitude. It is said that the name "Moreton" means "Farmstead on the Moor" and "in Marsh" is from henne and mersh meaning a marsh used by birds such as moorhens. The town was given its market charter in 1227 and the weekly market still operates every Tuesday in the High Street and continues to attract visitors from all over the country. During the Second World War a large area of land, to the east of the town, was developed as RAF Moreton in Marsh and used by Wellington bombers. The former airfield is now occupied by the Fire Service College where senior officers from brigades from all over the world undergo training. There is a War Memorial in the High Street and commemorates all the town's people who lost their lives as a result of the First and Second World Wars. The Council organise the annual Remembrance Parade and Service which is fairly unique as it all takes place in High Street and the A429 and adjacent roads are temporarily closed for the duration of the Parade & Service. The town has two Churches – St David's Church in Old Town and the Congregational Church in Oxford Street.

Update from the NDP Working Group:Big news for Moreton! 🌿Our Neighbourhood Development Plan just took a major step forwa...
10/09/2026

Update from the NDP Working Group:

Big news for Moreton! 🌿

Our Neighbourhood Development Plan just took a major step forward. CDC have appointed a highly respected independent examiner to scrutinise our plan ahead of a community referendum in early 2027.

Why it matters: once "made", our NDP carries real legal weight. It means local priorities on housing, design, green spaces and the character we love must (where relevant) be taken into account in planning decisions - vital as the Cotswold Local Plan proposes major growth around our town.

This will be your chance to help shape Moreton's future.

Sign up to the NDP mailing list for referendum details!

This plan is about ensuring that residents have a real voice in shaping our town's future. While we don't support over-development, we recognise that thoughtful, well-planned growth can benefit our community – but only if it meets the high standards our residents demand and comes with the proper i...

10/09/2026

The Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee are holding their next scheduled meeting on Monday 21st September at Redesdale Hall and invite residents to attend and share their views about the Cotswold District Council Local Plan Consultation 2026-2043 prior to the Town Council submitting their response.

09/09/2026

Due to the Autumn Funfair operating this weekend, there will be NO available parking in the Town Centre Carpark from Wednesday afternoon, 9th September until Sunday 13th September. Alternative parking is available in Old Market Way Carpark on Station Road and the Railway Station and includes Blue Badge holders. The fair operating days will be Thursday and Friday from around 6pm and Saturday from around 2.30pm.

25/08/2026
25/08/2026

Extraordinary Council Meeting this evening (25th August), to consider professional planning support to assist with the CDC Local Plan

06/08/2026
NOTICE OF ELECTIONIf paper copies of nomination papers are required please contact office@moretoninmarshtowncouncil.gov....
15/07/2026

NOTICE OF ELECTION

If paper copies of nomination papers are required please contact [email protected].

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Old Town
Moreton In Marsh
GL560LW

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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