[4] The village lies in Kemble electoral ward of Cotswold District Council, which stretches from Somerford Keynes to the south-east over to Rodmarton in the north-west.

The village church today has a Norman door and a tower dating from 1250, to which a spire was added in 1450.

After the Red Arrows moved to RAF Scampton, the station was used by the US Air Force as a maintenance facility.

[9] The airfield today is used by light industry, flying clubs and private aircraft owners, for events including two annual air displays, and for scrapping and storage of airliners.

In May 2024, it was reported that Conservative led Gloucestershire County Council had drawn up plans for a potential new town with 23,000 homes, linking Kemble and Cirencester.