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

The Town Council is commissioning an access audit of the town centre; we want Cirencester to be a welcoming and accessible place for all.

Gloucestershire County Council are developing Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) for Cirencester, as well as Cam and Dursley. LCWIPs identify local cycling and walking networks, and set out a high-level plan for how these will be improved over time to create safe, connected networks.

When we declared a climate emergency, we thought it was important to start with ourselves as an organisation and to lead by example. We are a carbon footprint standard assessed organisation and have included various environmental priorities within our corporate strategy.

Cirencester Town Council has recently been accredited as a Quality Gold council. The Quality Gold Award is evidence based and independently assessed demonstrating that a council is at the forefront of best practice and achieves excellence in governance, community leadership and council development.

The Local Information Centre welcomed 12,338 visitors during 2021 – this was despite being closed from January to mid-April.

This is almost as high as that recorded for 2019 and a good sign that the town centre is thriving again. We also hope it’s a sign of how much local people and visitors value the service provided by our CTC team and dedicated volunteers.

This is an open invite to organisations and consultants who are able to support us in carrying out a peer challenge in September 2022; last year, Cirencester Town Council published a two-year strategy as a foundation and framework for preparing a longer-term strategy ahead of the next local election in May 2023.

The Cirencester community-led Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group organised and ran an exhibition over three days in early December.

Sign up to WilderGlos the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Platform

Earlier in the autumn, Cirencester Town Council launched its Corporate Strategy and Action Plan for 2021-23, outlining its commitment and project priorities.

At a recent meeting of the Town Council, the independent external and internal reports for 2021-22 were received and noted.

We are delighted to announce that the event will take place at the award winning Corinium Museum in Park Street on Thursday 2nd 12noon-9pm, Friday 3rd 10am-4pm and Saturday 4th 10am-1pm, December 2021, near to the hustle and bustle of Black Jack Street and town centre.

A new Bathurst Experience has been formally launched in the Local Information Centre (LIC) at Bingham House, Cirencester promoting and celebrating the town’s Friendship Agreement with the City of Bathurst in Australia.

Cirencester Town Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. We know, if we are to make a difference, that change starts with us, as an organisation and as individuals. Also, if we are looking to others to make a difference, we need to lead by example.

Our Community Services Team has been successful in its bid to the Build Back Better, Market Towns, Fund being distributed by Gloucestershire County Council.

The community-led Steering Group would like to say thank you to those who recently commented on the Draft Vision Statement, Aims & Objectives and Emerging Policy Areas for Cirencester, set out in the Progress Report shared in the summer.

Cirencester Town Council will be considering Cotswold District Council’s budget consultation on Tuesday 9th November and will be responding on behalf of the community and local business.