The Town Council is on track to complete the strategic priorities identified in the short-term strategy and has recently published an annual report,

In 2019, Cirencester Town Council declared a Climate Emergency; this is because the Council acknowledged that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a special report in October 2018 on the subject of ‘Global Warming of 1.5°C’.

A traditional red telephone box has landed in the Market Place; a great opportunity for a selfie! Thank you to everyone who helped to fund this initiative through Spacehive Crowdfund Cotswold and for the support of Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire County Council.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our recent open day event when we met a prospective candidate who wants to stand for election onto the Town Council, residents and business owners who want to volunteer in the community, several people who want to join our land and property team, a potential student intern and a young person who is looking to establish a creative writing business.

In accordance with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, Cirencester Town Council has published the notice of conclusion of audit along with the Annual Governance and Accounting statements and the External Audit Report and Certificate for 2021-22

In May of each year the Town Council reviews its commitment to the community and sets out the work programme for the next 12 months.

There has been anti-social behaviour and vandalism across various open spaces including St Michael’s Park and the Abbey Grounds, these are important and valued facilities.

We know that many residents may be worried about the cost of living going up or who are currently facing financial difficulty, you are not alone and help is available.

Cirencester Town Council is working in partnership with the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to create a range of wild flower meadows across Cirencester, as part of our response to the climate emergency and enhancing bio-diversity within our open spaces.

Gloucestershire County Council has developed cycling and walking networks and identified some improvements in line with government guidance, which focuses on town centres. More broadly and in anticipation of an increased use of e-bikes, which enable longer journeys up steeper gradients, Gloucestershire want to develop a county wide network of cycling corridors that link the county’s more rural towns and villages.

Following a successful drop-in session and workshop hosted by Accessible Gloucestershire, work has begun on the town centre access audit.

City Bank is an important nature reserve and recreational area; following recent concerns, please could dog owners ensure that their dogs are kept on a lead at all times in this area. This is to protect the wildlife as well as minimising the risk of the open space being damaged.

Our Corporate Strategy has recently been reviewed; the strategy consists of 38 priorities across 5 themes.

The Norman Arch Cottage has been cleaned and cleared and Councillors have had the opportunity to have a look around this historic asset; the Town Council will now start its refurbishment programme and explore options for future use. We would welcome views from the public on how it could be used in the future, please feedback comments using our online map at www.cirencester.commonplace.is