We have another increase in orchids at City Bank Old Nursery for the third year in a row.

Cirencester Town Council is pleased to share the success of a recent community planting initiative held at St Michael’s Park.

Each year our fees and charges are reviewed respectively by our Community Services Committee and the Land and Property Committee, these have recently been updated for 2026-27 and are attached to view.

We believe in openness and transparency about public money and each year we publish a scheme of allowances and remuneration table which shows the allowances Councillors receive and how much the people we employ are paid.

Dame Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner has asked for support in promoting a survey and sharing it with children, parents, and carers across Cirencester before the deadline of Friday 23rd October.

Cirencester Town Council is pleased to announce that Cllr Andy Jopp (Chesterton Ward) has been elected as the new mayor of Cirencester for 2026-2027.  The Deputy Mayor for the forthcoming year is Cllr Steven Colledge (Chesterton Ward).

As Mayor, Cllr Jopp has chosen to support Lighthouse Dementia Support during his civic year, helping to raise awareness of this local community-led initiative and to support the Town Council’s commitment to make Cirencester a Dementia Friendly Community.  

Cirencester’s Big Lunch 2026 – Try Something New!

Cirencester Town Council is excited to announce the return of The Big Lunch! The Council’s free, family-friendly community event on Sunday 28^th June in the Abbey Grounds between 12 noon to 6pm.

We are publicising the Plan and inviting comments for a period of 6 weeks beginning on Thursday 16th April 2026 and ending at 5pm on Friday 29th May 2026.

Bands in the Park. Special May events.

Join us for some unforgettable Sundays of free live music, fresh air, and pure joy at the Bandstand in the Abbey Grounds! Thanks to Cirencester Community Development Trust for funding the programme and making these performances possible.

Our Local Information Centre team are now officially signed up as Dementia Friends.

New in store: beautifully designed stationery gifts with an Arts and Crafts influence, alongside cards by Cirencester based artist Charlotte Stone. We also stock a lovely range of natural skincare products from Cotswold Lavender.

Ground works will soon begin at the Kingshill Community Garden, a collaborative project with the Churn Community Hub that will create a valuable new community growing space.

CTC has donated £350 to each of Cirencester’s six primary schools to support climate and environment-related projects, helping children take positive action locally.

Improvements have been made to the mini golf area, which is now open for the public to enjoy. Balls and clubs can be collected from the Kiosk.

A new rain garden has been installed at St Michael’s Park, improving biodiversity while helping manage surface water in a more sustainable way.

This May, selected green spaces will be left uncut to support pollinators, boost biodiversity and create valuable habitats for wildlife as part of No Mow May. A small change that can make a big difference for nature.

At its meeting on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet approved recommendations for the Safer Roads and Community 20s project, setting out budget spend, how locations will be prioritised, how communities will be engaged, and how decisions will be made, as well as confirming the approach to its delivery; this is supported by Cirencester Town Council.

Cirencester Markets and Cotswold Markets Ltd will launch this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign in style with the popular two‑day Food and Lifestyle Festival on Saturday the 16th May and Sunday 17th May, a foodie extravaganza on the Market Place and surrounding area.

Cirencester Town Council has announced a new partnership with HelloBench and the mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to install a dedicated support bench in St Michael’s Park.