Latest News from Cirencester Town Council
Community Planting Day Brings Colour to St Michael’s Park
Cirencester Town Council is pleased to share the success of a recent community planting initiative held at St Michael’s Park.
Fees and Charges 2026-27
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.
Scheme of Allowances and Remuneration
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.
Children’s Survey
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 Mayor’s support towards a Dementia Friendly Community
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. As Mayor, Cllr Jopp has chosen to support Lighthouse Dementia Support during his civic year.
Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan - Have Your Say!
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.
We’re proud to share some lovely news!
Our Local Information Centre team are now officially signed up as Dementia Friends.
Discover Something Special at the LIC Gift Shop
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.
Kingshill Community Garden Progress
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.
Supporting Climate Projects in Local Schools
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.
Mini Golf Enhancements at St Michael’s Park
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.
New Rain Garden at St Michael’s Park
A new rain garden has been installed at St Michael’s Park, improving biodiversity while helping manage surface water in a more sustainable way.
No Mow May
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.
Love Your Local Market Returns to Cirencester
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.
HelloBench
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.
Cirencester College – Politics Students
We were delighted to welcome politics students from Cirencester College to the Town Council in March.
Local Government Reorganisation – Update
The Government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Gloucestershire has now closed and a decision on the outcome of future arrangements is expected in July.
Use of Plastic
Single use plastic is not permitted at events and markets run by the 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.