A PAINTING inspired by Cotswold churches has gone on public display at a council chamber.

Local artist Laurie Plant presented Cotswold District Council with his painting, which explores shapes found in church architecture.

The painting is now on display in the Council Chamber in Cirencester.

Councillor Mark Annett, chairman of the district council, said: "We are honoured to display this painting by one of our most talented local artists and we believe that many members of the public will now be able to see it and appreciate its beauty."

Mr Plant is one of four 'creatives in residence' who were appointed by Corinium Radio after they received the Creative Champions Award from Cirencester Chamber of Commerce.

The award recognised the support that the radio station gives to the creative industries.

The painting was auctioned to raise funds for Corinium Radio, and the buyer wanted to explore a means of making it accessible to the local community.

District councillor David Fowles suggested it could go on display in the Council Chamber in Trinity Road and the radio station was very keen to take up the offer.