Following the 2026/27 budget setting process, Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) proposes to amend charges for existing on-street and off-street parking, this includes all pay and display and some permit charges.

Cirencester Town Council will be installing 25 plaques as part of the national Hello Bench initiative https://hellobench.org.uk/.

Cirencester Town Council works with Cotswold District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, emergency services, and local partners to support the community during emergencies and periods of severe weather.

Approval has been granted for the installation of a commercial Spotless Water self-service filling station at the Kingshill Sport Development site. T

At a recent meeting of our Land and Property Committee, the idea of establishing a community composting scheme was considered.

In partnership with Cirencester Camera Club AQIVA has produced a video highlighting the amphitheatre complex.

This is a real opportunity to shape local government in our area. What’s important is that everyone feels part of the process, rather than feeling that it’s something being done to us.

Bringing creativity, colour, and community spirit to Easter 2026 

With Easter just around the corner, excitement is building as we officially launch our Children’s Easter Egg Colouring Competition—a fun, creative event designed to celebrate imagination, art, and the joy of springtime. 

We are back on Saturdays throughout the year from March 14th open between 10am and 4pm.

You’re welcome to join us live via YouTube or in person at C -Hub, Bingham House, I Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP

We’re delighted to share that the brand new Under 7s play area is now complete and officially open! 

We are Recruiting…..

At Cirencester Town Council, we’re always looking for practical, community‑friendly ways to support sustainable living.

The Government wants to deliver a two-tier model of local government across England, i.e. principal unitary and town and parish. Over-arching this with combined ‘executive-mayor’ led authorities covering regional areas.

Cirencester Town Council receives no external funding from the Government, Cotswold District Council or Gloucestershire County Council, it is also restricted from applying for certain grants due to its status as an organisation.

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Phoenix is a Cirencester Town Council event brought to you in recent years and in 2026 by the Cirencester Community Development Trust, and a team of dedicated volunteers

An election for a Councillor for Cotswold District Council, The Beeches Ward, will be held on the 12 March 2026.

Cirencester Town Council is a tenant of Bingham House and our lease with the Bingham Library Trust expires on 31st December 2026. We need to explore if the building is fit for purpose, for our needs in the long term, particularly considering local government reorganisation.

In September 2025, the Town Council launched its Green Spaces Strategy, now we’ve published our 5-Year Action Plan for commencing the delivery of this ambitious vision.

Councillors can use notices of motion to raise important matters at Council, they don’t shape the policy or strategic direction of the Council as this is something that our Leadership Group does, but they do spark debate and discussion on important matters.