Green Spaces

Cirencester’s parks and open spaces provide historic landscapes, wildlife-rich habitats and places for sport, play, relaxation and community activity. Together, they form a connected network of green and blue spaces that support wellbeing, biodiversity and the town’s unique heritage.

Events in Our Open Spaces

Cirencester Town Council offers a range of attractive parks and open spaces that can be hired for community, commercial and recreational events. Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a larger organised activity, our outdoor spaces provide a safe and well-managed setting in the heart of the town.

  • Our open spaces are suitable for a wide variety of activities, including:

    • Community days and fundraising events

    • Concerts, entertainment and theatre performances

    • Filming and photography

    • Sporting events and sports hire

    • Outdoor yoga and fitness sessions (including personal trainers for groups of over 20 people)

    • Street food events, pop-ups, vans and food trucks

    • Car boot and attic sales

  • We recognise the value that well-run outdoor events bring to Cirencester — supporting community life, encouraging healthy activity and enhancing the town for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

    Our team will work with you to help ensure your event is safe, well organised and successful.

  • To host an event, you will need to:

    • Complete a booking application form

    • Provide a risk assessment

    • Provide proof of a minimum of £5 million public liability insurance

    To begin the process, please email info@cirencester.gov.uk.

  • When reviewing applications, we take into account:

    • The impact on other park users

    • Nearby residents and local businesses

    • Environmental impacts and site protection

  • A fee applies for holding an event in any of our parks or open spaces. This covers administration and event-related services. Charges are assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be confirmed following your application.

  • Regular or recurring bookings may be approved, subject to the duration of your public liability insurance cover.

  • Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive confirmation that your booking is provisional. After final approval, a follow-up email will be sent confirming the booking and requesting payment. Please note that payment must be received before the booking is finalised.

How to Report an Issue

If you’ve spotted a problem in Cirencester or would like to raise a concern, there are a number of ways to do so. Using the right channel helps ensure issues are logged correctly and dealt with as quickly as possible.

  • ‍For most day-to-day issues in public spaces — such as potholes, broken street furniture, fly-tipping, damaged pavements, street lighting or drainage problems — the quickest way to report them is via FixMyStreet.

    ‍FixMyStreet sends your report directly to the relevant authority and allows you to track updates.

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  • ‍You can also raise issues directly with your local ward Councillor, particularly if the matter is ongoing, complex, or affecting your wider community.

    ‍View a list of Councillors by ward

    See a map of wards to find your local representative

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    Councillors can help escalate concerns, provide advice, or raise matters on your behalf.

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  • ‍Some issues — particularly those relating to wildlife, green spaces, rivers or biodiversity — may already be monitored or supported by local community groups.

    You may find it helpful to contact or engage with:

    Local wildlife and environmental groups

    Volunteer or “friends of” groups connected to specific sites

    ‍These groups often have valuable local knowledge and may already be working on solutions.

    ‍You can find a list of our brilliant community groups here[

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  • ‍ If you’re unsure where your issue sits, or if it doesn’t fall neatly into the categories above, you can contact the Town Council directly:

    landandproperty@cirencester.gov.uk

    ‍Please include as much detail as possible, such as the location (using what3words where possible), the nature of the issue, and any photos if relevant.

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  • Flooding, watercourse and drainage concerns should be reported through the appropriate dedicated channels.

    👉 Report flooding or water-related issues
    (Flooding link embedded here)

    Using the correct reporting route helps ensure urgent issues are directed to the right authority without delay.