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Feedback!

We believe it's important that we publish feedback on the consultations we hold. When the Town Council is making decisions each Councillor receives information about the views of the public to help sh

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Annual Youth Survey 2026

We are particularly keen to hear from teenagers and any young person up to the age of 25. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think about life and living, working and/or having an education in Ciren.

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Budget Consultation 2026-27

Cirencester Town Council is consulting the public on its budget for 2026 to assess the amount of council tax needed to support local services and projects.

The Town Council raises money through local tax as it receives no funding from central government or any direct funding from Cotswold District Council or Gloucestershire County Council.

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Annual Town Survey 2025

We want communication and engagement with the public to be reciprocal all year round but equally it's important to have an annual check-in to provide a formal opportunity to let us know what you feel we're getting right, to tell us about your concerns and to share how funding should be prioritised.

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You Said We Did 2024-25

We want to provide an update on how we responded to the consultation and engagement with you in 2024-25.

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Cirencester On-street Parking Survey

Help Shape the Future of Parking in Cirencester
We’re launching a research effort to understand and gather solid evidence about the real pressures and challenges residents are facing with parking, in particular on-street, in Cirencester.

Our goal is to present this evidence to Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) and gain the necessary support from Cabinet members to revisit the issue and take meaningful action. This could lead to a new Parking Review—something many in the community have been calling for.

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Annual Town Survey

September 2022 - October 2022
To provide residents and anyone with a local connection to Cirencester the opportunity to let us know how we're doing as your local town council and to share your views

Peer Review

October 2022 - November 2022
As we continuously look at ways in which we can improve as an organisation, to be the Town Council that the public needs us to be, and in seeking to build on our quality gold status we have commissioned a peer review to take place in November 2022, which will be led by the Local Government Association and National Association of Local Councils.

Long Term Strategy

January 2023 - March 2023
In response to the Corporate Peer Review, we are deferring the preparation of the Long Term Strategy until the Neighbourhood Plan and Town Centre Masterplan are published. Our focus after the local election will be on prioritising day-to-day delivery of services and facilities which meet the social, environmental and economic needs of the town; as well as ensuring that as an organisation we are fit for purpose.

Annual Reports

May 2023 - May 2023
We have published two annual reports, the first is a collation of comments and responses to our public consultations and engagement in 2022-23 and the other is an achievements and progress report relating to the declaration of a climate emergency.

Annual Town Survey 2023

24th May 2023 - 31st July 2023
We are launching our 2023 annual town survey; this is an important snapshot of how you feel about Cirencester and how satisfied you are with the services provided by Cirencester Town Council, Cotswold District Council, and Gloucestershire County Council. It is also an opportunity for you to share what you like about Cirencester and the issues and improvements which need to be addressed.

Green Spaces Public Consultation

November 2023 - January 2024
The Town Council aims to provide sustainable, high-quality open spaces that meet the diverse needs and aspirations of communities through safe, attractive, and inclusive parks, gardens, playgrounds, and green amenity areas while preserving and strengthening natural habitats and biodiversity. We are planning for the future and want your views and thoughts.

Budget and Financial Planning Consultation 2024-25

November 2023 - January 2024
Tough decisions are needed as we prepare our budgets for meeting the needs of the local community, planning for capital investments and improvements, and building our reserves in response to internal and external audit concerns; your help and views are needed as part of this important consultation.

Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

January 2024 - February 2024
We are getting ready to consult on the first draft Neighbourhood Plan document for Cirencester, known as the Reg.14 stage of the process. Signed off in principle by the Steering Group and Planning Committee the Town Council will be considering the Reg.14 draft text and policies in November ready for consultation, early 2024.

Annual Town Survey

May 2024 - September 2024
It’s important that we have a regular and up to date understanding of local issues and concerns, as well as taking a snap shot of how well you feel we’re doing in meeting your local needs. We have just launched our annual town survey which this year includes important questions about the provision of public toilets in Cirencester.

Annual Youth Survey

July 2024 - October 2024
Our annual youth survey has gone live! We want growing up in Ciren to be fun. We want every young person to feel that they belong and are valued in the community. It's important to us that the youth voice is heard and acted upon. This is not just your town for now, it's your future, and we want to help shape it into the place you want and need it to be.

Budget Consultation 2025-26

December 2024 - January 2025
Cirencester Town Council is consulting the public on its budget for 2025 and the amount of council tax needed to support local services and projects. The Town Council raises money through local council tax as it receives no funding from central government or any direct funding from Cotswold District Council or Gloucestershire County Council.

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Latest Annual Town Survey Feedback

We've received a good response to the Annual Town Survey, with over 50 contributions so far. The more responses we receive the better understanding we'll have of your views.So what does AI make of the

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Annual Town Survey 2025 and Budget Consultation 2026-27 Feedback

We believe it's important that we publish feedback on the consultations we hold. When the Town Council is making decisions each Councillor receives information about the views of the public to help sh

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Closing soon!

The budget consultation will be closing soon, please take a few moments over the next couple of days to complete the online survey. Let us know your views. Engaging with the public is really impo

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Budget Consultation Update - Let Us Know Your Views!

On the 20th January Cirencester Town Council will be considering the budget for 2026-27 and setting the Council Tax.This is an important opportunity for you to have your say. So far, just over 60 peop

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59 v 13

59 is the number of people who have responded so far to our Annual Youth Survey but only 13 to our budget consultation.Your views really do matter and we would like to get to over 300 respondents for

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You Said We Did Q&A Response - Part 4

Here are some more of your questions, which we have responded to:What are the plans for improving children's play parks in Cirencester? Play parks are an important part of our open spaces across Ciren

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Annual Youth Survey 2026 - Goes Live!

We've gone live early with our annual engagement with young people! We are particularly keen to hear from teenagers and anyone up to the age of 25. Whilst the consultation will be open well

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You Said We Did Q&A Response - Part 3

If you are so set on green issues, why are our public transport facilities so infrequent and railways so expensive? Can anything also be done to improve bus stops, bus frequencies & costs to make

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Budget Consultation 2026-27 - Goes Live!

Our budget consultation for 2026-27, along with our medium term financial plans, has gone live; this is your opportunity to comment on the Town Council's funding proposals for the next few years.In Se

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You Said We Did Q&A Response - Part 2

There are still many of your questions we are working through. Here are just a few more we'd like to respond to:When are you going to mow the roundabouts?            Coul

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Join the Debate!

We've had nearly one hundred responses to the Annual Town Survey with just 2.1% negative feedback and a satisfaction rating with the services provided by the Town Council of 78.9%.You've told us that

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You Said We Did Q&A Response

In 2024, as part of our Annual Town Survey, we invited members of the public to ask the Town Council a question. Over 120 questions were asked, and we feel it's important to respond. Throughout t

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Annual Town Survey 2025 - Goes Live!

As part of our ongoing commitment to openness, transparency and two-way communication with residents, we have launched our Annual Town Survey 2025. This is a snapshot in time of how you feel we're doi

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We're Back!

Sorry we've been quiet recently. We are currently preparing You Said We Did responses to our 2024/25 consultations and engagements and planning ahead for our autumn Annual Town Survey and Annual Youth

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Budget Consultation 2025-26 - Closing Soon!

The budget consultation is closing on Monday 27th January and we would value your input. So far 51 local residents have replied to the consultation, to gain a better understanding of local views we ne

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Budget Update

We wanted to provide more information on the budget estimates as officers continue to review operational costs for 2025-26; at the moment the estimated increase in operational expenditure is about £27

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Budget Consultation 2025-26 - Goes Live!

Cirencester Town Council has gone live with its budget consultation for 2025-26, every year has a different challenge, as we seek to provide services to the local community, improve facilities and mee

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Annual Youth Survey 2024

So far we've only had 15 responses to our Youth Town Survey, so we've turned to our Student Intern who's designed some innovative posters to engage with the young people of Cirencester.This survey is

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One Month To Go - Your Views Matter

We've had a phenomenal response to the 2024 Annual Town Survey with 285 residents responding so far. 67% of respondents say they are happy or satisfied with Cirencester as a place to live with 64% say

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Annual Youth Survey 2024 - Goes Live

We want growing up in Ciren to be fun. We want every young person to feel that they belong and are valued in the community.It's important to us that the youth voice is heard and acted upon. T

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Annual Town Survey 2024 - Goes Live!

As a Town Council which serves the local community, it’s important we have a regular and up-to-date understanding of local issues and concerns, as well as taking a snap shot of how well you feel

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Green Spaces Consultation - Last Few Days!

The deadline for the Green Spaces Consultation is rapidly approaching on Sunday, March 24th, so there are only a few days left for you to participate. Your input is really important to us as we shape

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Green Spaces Consultation - an update so far!

With only 10 days remaining before our Green Spaces Consultation closes, there is still time to share your thoughts and suggestions on our Parks and Green Spaces.At the time of writing this update, we

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Neighbourhood Plan - Last Few Days!

During this 6-week Reg14 Consultation, we have been asking you for your opinion on the proposed 38 policies in the draft Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan (CNP), which address issues such as environment,

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Neighbourhood Plan Exhibition and Presentation - An Invitation

The Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan is moving forward and we want to know your opinion on the proposed planning policies, which address issues such as access, movement, streetscapes, open spaces, commu

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Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan Reg 14 Consultation - Goes Live!

Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation 14) Consultation - Thursday 1st February until Sunday 17th March 2024 The Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan (CNP) is moving forward, with a planned six-week pub

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More Responses Needed for 2024 - Your Participation Matters!

As we welcome a new year we continue to be bombarded with e-mails and social media messaging, some are welcome, others not so much. Some require our time, effort, and commitment and we make a judgemen

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It's the gift that keeps on giving!

We think that consultation should be two-way 24/7 communication and engagement between the Town Council and the public. We value what you think, what students who go to school, college, and Uni in Cir

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2024 Annual Budget Consultation - Goes Live!

We've gone live with our budget consultation for 2024-25, alongside making background information available and a bespoke youth survey too. There are tough decisions ahead on your behalf. The Town

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3 Reasons Why Having Your Say in the Green Space Consultation Matters

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. Green

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Annual Town Survey 2023 - You Said, We Did

The 2023 Annual Town Survey went live on the 24th of May 2023 and closed on the 31st of July 2023, with 200 respondents total. Overall, we had 904 visits to the Commonplace platform whilst the survey

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The Annual Town Survey Results for 2023 are in!

Annual Town Survey 2023 – Feedback Summary The Annual Town Survey 2023 had 200 respondents. The survey went live on 24th May 2023 and closed on 31st July 2023. When the survey closed 137 respondents h

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Last few days!

Your views matter to us and are considered when we make decisions on funding and services; it's important we know your thoughts about the services we, CDC and GCC provide in and around Cirencester

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Annual Town Survey 2023 - Your Thoughts So Far!

There's still time to respond to the Annual Town Survey and we thought you might like to know what others currently think. As we write this update we've had a total of 173 responses, 29 anonym

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Annual Town Survey 2023 - Still Time to Comment!

We've had a great response so far to the 2023 Annual Town Survey, already surpassing last year's response rate of 122. It's vital that we listen and take note of your views so that we are

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Annual Town Survey 2023 - Goes Live!

We are launching our 2023 annual town survey; this is an important snapshot of how you feel about Cirencester and how satisfied you are with the services provided by Cirencester Town Council, Cotswold

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Opportunity to meet us!

We love Commonplace it's a great way to engage and interact but sometimes it's good to meet face-to-face and have a chat in person. Please join us and meet your recently elected Councillors a

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You Said, We Did!

At Cirencester Town Council we believe that it's not only important to listen, but to take on board what we've heard from the local community. That's why we've recently published feedb

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Budget Consultation Record!

With 611 responses to our budget consultation, this beat our previous record of 554. 276 people responded to our online budget surveys, including 204 young people and 335 submitted handwritten comment

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Have your say! Closing Date and What Happens Next

The closing date for the budget consultation is Monday 30th January; responses will be collated and considered by the Council as it decides on the budget and council tax for 2023-24. So far, we have h

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Have your say! Update

We're halfway through our online budget consultation with just over 40 responses so far. 26% of respondents say they are happy with the value for money that Cirencester Town Council provides with

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Your Community, Your Voice, Your Impact Event

On Tuesday 20th December at 10am in the C-Hub at Bingham House, Dyer Street, the Town Council is hosting an interactive consultation event. We want to find out how you feel about Cirencester, what th

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Have your say about Christmas in Cirencester 2022

CHRISTMAS IN CIRENCESTER Have your say about Christmas in Cirencester 2022 Cirencester is full of Christmas cheer and Cirencester Town Council is undertaking a post-event survey, to collate feedba

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Have your say on the Cirencester budget

Cirencester Town Council is consulting the public on its budget for 2023 to determine the amount of council tax needed to support local services and projects. In 2022, council tax was increased sig

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The results are in!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever Annual Town Survey. We had 349 visits to Commonplace, with 114 completing the survey and 44 subscribing for news updates. 75% love or like Cire

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Something new in the Market Place!

We are pleased to announce that much of the improvement work in the Market Place is now completed and we would like to thank local businesses and the public for their understanding during the disrupti

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Friends and Family

Do you know friends and family with local connections to Cirencester who are experiencing barriers to accessing GP and health services, social care and housing; please ask them to complete our Annual

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Financial News

Cirencester Town Council is pleased to report that no issues have been raised by either the internal or external auditor relating to the financial management and accounts of the Council for 2021-22. W

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