Latest News from Cirencester Town Council
Cirencester’s Bingham Gallery launches permanent exhibition - volunteers needed!
Can you spare a few hours a week to help steward the exhibition and in turn help us to raise awareness of the amazing artwork and wider collections we look after?
UK Town of Culture
Cirencester has submitted an Expression of Interest to become UK Town of Culture 2028.
Local Information Centre Litter Picking Hub
As part of the Local Information Centre, we have a litter picking hub through which you can borrow litter picking equipment.
Climate and Environment Funding
Climate and Environment Committee grant funding for local primary schools.
Emergency Plan
Cirencester Town Council works with Cotswold District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, emergency services, and local partners to support the community during emergencies and periods of severe weather.
Spotless Water – Coming to Kingshill
Approval has been granted for the installation of a commercial Spotless Water self-service filling station at the Kingshill Sport Development site. T
Community Composting
At a recent meeting of our Land and Property Committee, the idea of establishing a community composting scheme was considered.
AQIVA Video
In partnership with Cirencester Camera Club AQIVA has produced a video highlighting the amphitheatre complex.
Local Information Centre – Open Saturdays
We are back on Saturdays throughout the year from March 14th open between 10am and 4pm.
New Under 7’s play area
We’re delighted to share that the brand new Under 7s play area is now complete and officially open!
Garden Organic - Composting Initiative
At Cirencester Town Council, we’re always looking for practical, community‑friendly ways to support sustainable living.
Local Council Tax 2026-27
Cirencester Town Council receives no external funding from the Government, Cotswold District Council or Gloucestershire County Council, it is also restricted from applying for certain grants due to its status as an organisation.
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Phoenix Festival 2026
Phoenix is a Cirencester Town Council event brought to you in recent years and in 2026 by the Cirencester Community Development Trust, and a team of dedicated volunteers
Bingham House – Did you know?
Cirencester Town Council is a tenant of Bingham House and our lease with the Bingham Library Trust expires on 31st December 2026. We need to explore if the building is fit for purpose, for our needs in the long term, particularly considering local government reorganisation.
Green Spaces Strategy – 5-Year Action Plan
In September 2025, the Town Council launched its Green Spaces Strategy, now we’ve published our 5-Year Action Plan for commencing the delivery of this ambitious vision.
Notices of Motion – What are they?
Councillors can use notices of motion to raise important matters at Council, they don’t shape the policy or strategic direction of the Council as this is something that our Leadership Group does, but they do spark debate and discussion on important matters.
Hedgerow Planting @ New Mills Ward
In February, we’ll be planting approximately 1,500 hedgerow whips, kindly provided through funding from The Tree Council.
2025 Christmas Window Winners Announced
Cirencester Town Council is delighted to announce the winner of this year’s Christmas window competition as the Vintage Society in Castle Street.
Cirencester’s Local Information Centre Wins Silver Tourism Award
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year running our Local Information Centre has won a Silver award for Visitor Information Service of the Year in Bristol, Bath. Somerset, Wiltshire & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.
Developments at Kingshill
Exciting progress is underway at Kingshill, where a newly approved under-7s play area is set to provide a dedicated space for younger children to explore, play, and develop in 2026.