Cotswold District is split into 8 County Council divisions with one Councillor for each.  In addition, we have by-elections in both Tetbury with Upton and Watermoor District Wards .

NOTICE is given that, due to the resignation of Gary Selwyn, a vacancy has arisen for a Councillor for the Town Council.

We have a vacancy on the Town Council for the Chesterton Ward and wondered if you would be willing to step up for your local community. The vacancy will be filled by co-option.

The Local Information Centre received a record 2,671 visitors in October 2024.

Cirencester Town Council is excited to release details of this year’s Christmas in Cirencester Markets schedule, including the year’s biggest events, the Advent Markets and Light Switch-on.

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 2023-24

In early 2024, the Town Council was required to fell a diseased Beech Tree in Abbey Grounds. To honour the tree’s legacy and connect young people with their local heritage, the Council decided to transform the felled tree into a distinctive natural play feature featuring three animals of local significance: The Hare, the Phoenix, and the Cotswold Lion Sheep.

Cirencester Town Council is delighted to announce grant funding to support the local community and is able to provide grants to individuals, businesses and organisations.

Today, Thursday 27 June 2024, the Notice of Public Rights and the Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2024 has been published.

We are delighted to announce the summer programme for the Abbey Grounds bandstand.  Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park listening to live music. 

NOTICE is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made the below three (3) Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

We have launched our Green Spaces Consultation and Green Spaces Youth Consultation providing the opportunity for local residents to share their thoughts on the future of our local Green Spaces.

Cirencester Town Council is inviting tenders for the internal refurbishment and external repairs of an historic cottage situated at the Norman Arch in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester.

At the recent meeting of the Town Council tough decisions had to be made on the budget estimates for 2024-25, with both the internal and external auditor advising that we had to address our low reserves.

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.

Cirencester Town Council is running a competition to fund local innovative eco-friendly projects. The competition has three distinct themes: increasing biodiversity, reducing waste and reducing carbon footprint.

Every Thursday the Music Bus which will be at Abbey Grounds from the 8th February to 7th March and Kingshill Skate Park from the 15th March to 14th April. Come and make music!

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)

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.

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.