Cirencester Action on Buses

Local bus passengers promoting existing services, campaigning for improvements in bus and general public transport in Cirencester and the surrounding area.

We always welcome new members.

Contact us via email cirencesteractiononbuses@gmail.com 

Exciting news! Our Advent Market & Light Switch-on has been shortlisted for Event of the Year at the So Glos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025!

Every year this is a challenging issue to debate because we know the wider impact it has; equally, our role is to support the local community and provide services which meet the social, environmental and economic needs of Cirencester.

Whilst the 2^nd reading of the Private Members Bill, proposed by Roz Savage MP, was adjourned and now not likely to be considered further due to other parliamentary priorities, the Town Council wanted to show support for this important Bill.

Our CEO recently spoke at a national conference about the wider value of markets and events to the local community and economy of Cirencester. Whilst we have a diverse offer of markets and themed events, we want to extend that offer in the future. One idea from Market Harborough is an all-age Comic Con event. Everything to do with film and TV including characters, actors, cosplay, merch, toys, and collectables. Or maybe a themed weekend, such as a throwback to the 1980’s!

We are particularly interested in hearing from students at Cirencester College and the RAU, as well as young people in employment about the type of markets and events they would like to see in Cirencester.

Following extensive engagement with the local community and stakeholders, officers are currently preparing a draft strategy, for consideration by the Council’s Green Spaces Strategy Group on March 4th.

Following public consultation the Town Council approved the budget estimates for 2025-26 with an increase in expenditure from £1.8 million to £2.2 million, an increase of 22% with estimated income increasing from £205k to £346k, which is an increase of 69%.

We have a significant level of responsibility on behalf of the local community in looking after a wide range of historic assets, as well as land and the public realm, and community services which includes markets and events, community safety and children and young people.

We would like to say thank you to everyone who expressed an interest in being co-opted onto the Town Council to represent the Chesterton Ward, alongside Cllr Andy Jopp.

We use the Commonplace platform for public consultation and engagement. In 2024, over 3,300 people visited the ‘Cirencester Town’ portal.

You’re welcome to join us live via YouTube or in person at the Winstone Learning Centre in the Corinium Museum for our meetings.

Cirencester Town Council is consulting the public on its budget for 2025, to assess the amount of council tax needed to support local services and projects.

We have a vacancy on the Town Council for the Chesterton Ward and wondered if you would be willing to step up for your local community. The vacancy will be filled by co-option.

We have various recreational activities at St Michael’s Park, including crazy golf, pitch n putt, croquet, boules and tennis.

The weather and its impact can be unpredictable which is why it is important to be informed and prepared at all times.

Congratulations to the team at Cirencester Town Council’s LIC who recently were accredited Silver in the South West Tourism Awards.

Our grounds team are responsible for maintaining significant areas of open space and public realm throughout Cirencester.

Cirencester Town Centre has come alive with festive cheer, thanks to local businesses who have delivered some magical shop window displays. Cirencester’s Christmas shop windows have showcased the town's creativity and festive spirit, and the 2024 Christmas Window Competition, organised by Cirencester Town Council, aims to recognise the effort that goes into these annual displays.

The Christmas Markets in Cirencester surveys are Open!

Your feedback helps us shape future events, please complete our quick survey and let us know what you thought about this years Advent Markets & lights switch-on.