Latest News from Cirencester Town Council
Growing a Tree of Hope Across Cirencester
This autumn, Cirencester Town Council is proud to be partnering with Gloucestershire and Swindon Mind to support the Tree of Hope Campaign 2026.
Help improve your Local Information Centre
We are asking residents and visitors to complete a short survey about the Cirencester Local Information Centre (LIC).
Annual Performance Report 2026
We are delighted to share with you, as attached, our Annual Performance Report which outlines what we have promised to deliver and our progress
Ciren Safe
You may have seen from recent social media posts from the Police that retail crime and anti-social behaviour in the town have increased, however there have been some excellent results via the Ciren Safe scheme which we champion and actively encourage retailers to join.
Phoenix Festival
Thanks to everyone who made the festival what it was this year. Whilst the weather was mixed, it was a great event.
Calling Cirencester and Preston residents
Join a public meeting to discuss proposed housing development at these strategic sites in Cotswold District Council’s Local Plan.
Litter Picking Hub
Did you know that our Local Information Centre is also a litter-picking hub?
Town of Culture
Unfortunately, Cirencester was not short-listed in the bid to become UK Town of Culture, whilst disappointing we will reconvene the team in the autumn to discuss if any aspects of the bid can still be progressed.
Climate and Environment Committee – Schools Grant
Thanks to the £350 grant from Cirencester Town Council, Bronze DofE pupils at Paternoster School have been able to make a positive impact on the environment.
Local Government Reorganisation in Gloucestershire
The Government has announced its decision on the future structure of local government in Gloucestershire.
The decision is to create a single unitary council which will replace existing county, city, district, and borough councils on 1st April 2028.
Grant Form and Information 2026-27
Cirencester Town Council’s main grant fund goes live on Monday 13 July 2026 and is open for expressions of interest up to Friday 18 September 2026.
Big Lunch Youth Zone Celebrates the Talent, Creativity and Voice of Young People in Cirencester
Young people took centre stage at this year's Big Lunch in the Park, with a vibrant Youth Zone celebrating local talent, creativity and youth voice.
Cirencester History Festival 2026 launches competition
Cirencester History Festival is marking one of the most significant cultural moments of our lifetime with a free, drop‑in community art project running throughout Festival Week.
Notice of Public Rights 2025-26
Today, Monday 29 June 2026, the Notice of Public Rights for the year ended 31 March 2026 has been published.
Waiting Restrictions - Various Roads in the Chesterton Area, Cirencester
Gloucestershire County Council is proposing to introduce waiting restrictions within the Chesterton Area of Cirencester to discourage inconsiderate and inappropriate parking,
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool awarded funding from the council’s Community Projects Fund
At the Community Services Committee meeting held on the 16th June, Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool was awarded funding from the council’s Community Projects Fund.
💧✨ Happy National Water Refill Day! ✨💧
We’re excited to celebrate by introducing our brand-new public water refill station. Find our new refill station at the Cirencester Local Information Centre at Bingham House.
Another increase in orchids at City Bank Old Nursery
We have another increase in orchids at City Bank Old Nursery for the third year in a row.