Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan - Consultation Open - Please Respond before Sunday 17th March 2024
Whilst we have had a good response to the Neighbourhood Plan consultation so far, we want to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to comment.
Cotswold District Local Plan Update and Cirencester Town Centre Masterplan Consultation
CDC is updating its adopted Local Plan to make it “Green to the Core”. The adopted Local Plan covers a period from 2011 to 2031. During this period the Council also is consulting upon a draft Framework Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document for Cirencester Central Area (a town centre masterplan)
Money Worries
Day to day life can throw many a worrying situation at us. Financial difficulties can happen suddenly, at any time to anyone. If you’re experiencing money worries at this time or know someone who is, there is support and advice available.
Climate Road Map
The Town Council is launching a road map to reduce its carbon emissions, offsetting over the next few years but with the aim of carbon neutrality by 2030.
Norman Arch and Cottage
Cirencester Town Council has listed building consent to refurbish the residential cottage in the Abbey Grounds.
Corporate Peer Challenge - Progress Review
In 2022 we invited the National Association of Local Councils and the Local Government Association to undertake a Corporate Peer Challenge.
Climate Hub
The Cirencester Climate Hub is a space for sharing information and ideas to help tackle climate change. We hope lots of people will visit the Hub and be inspired to make a difference. If you have a resource or an idea to share please contact us!
Online Anti-Social Behaviour Tool
Gloucestershire Police have launched a new online reporting tool for non-urgent anti-social behaviour issues.
Grant Funds - Supporting Local Initiatives
Cirencester Town Council are delighted to announce that our Finance and Audit Committee recently approved a wide range of grants from an allocation of £14,946.25.
Green Spaces Public Consultation
Cirencester Town Council will be launching an important green spaces consultation in November, seeking your views and ideas on the future of our green, and open, spaces in Cirencester.
St Michaels Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
Cirencester Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for St Michaels Park for the sixth year running.
Cirencester Town Council open Changing Places Facility in Abbey Grounds
Cirencester Town Council has recently opened new Changing Places facilities in the Abbey Grounds, adding another valuable amenity to this historic town's green spaces.
Team of the Year!
We're delighted that both our Cirencester Local Information Centre Team and The Community Services Team (Cirencester Markets) have been shortlisted in the Team of the Year category, sponsored by the The Royal Agricultural University, in the 2023 Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Business Awards!
The Obelisk Community Rooms
The Town Council has recently entered into a new agreement with the 1st Cirencester Scout Group with a commitment from the Council to improve the facilities at the scout hut; making them more widely available to the local community.
Town Centre Regeneration Scheme
The County Council has recently issued the practical completion certificate for the town centre improvements. All remedial repairs are now complete.
Community Arboretum
Cirencester Town Council has sponsored a tree at the Jubilee Community Arboretum at Cirencester Park in memoriam to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while creating new parkland for the enjoyment of all. There will be Community Planting Sessions at Cirencester Park on Saturday 18th February, 10am to 3pm.
Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
2022 has been a busy year for Cirencester’s Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group (NPSG).
Town Centre On the Up!
The health of our town centre is often a topic of debate, particularly when there are changes to local parking, road works and vacant shops. We use a wide range of data to monitor the health of the town centre, this includes car parking, mobile data, visits to the Local Information Centre and footfall through the street markets.
Climate Hub
We’re here to connect you to community initiatives that help tackle climate change, fight social inequality and build a sustainable, resilient, future for our town; as part of this initiative we have launched the Climate Hub on our website.
Wild Meadows Project
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.