Decision

The Cabinet has decided to consider displaying local social and archaeological artefacts at the Council's offices.

Analysis

outcome: The response was given to consider displaying artefacts related to the history of local government in the area.

summary: The decision involves putting local social and archaeological artefacts on public display at the Council's offices.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to consider displaying local social and archaeological artefacts at the Council's offices.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves decisions on what artefacts to display and how they are presented, which could impact local stakeholders' views on their history and heritage.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local community members", "Historians", "Archaeologists", "Council staff"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=435

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The attached response was given to the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 1 September 2025 which asked that consideration be given to putting local social and /or archaeological artefacts on public display at the Council’s offices, including artefacts related to the history of local government in the area.

Date of Decision: September 4, 2025