February 2024 - Cirencester Chamber of Commerce

Final decision made by Council on increases

26 ^th February 2024

Household bills and parking charges in the Cotswolds are set to rise from April as the District Council approves a 3.3 per cent tax hike in a bid to avert bankruptcy in years to come. Cotswold District Council leaders say they are not in imminent danger of issuing a section 114 notice which would effectively...

Petition launched against car parking increases

22 ^nd February 2024

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A petition has been launched to halt Cotswold District Council’s decision to scrap free parking on Sundays and to increase parking charges and permit costs as part of it latest budget which was agreed last week. CDC said the ‘difficult’ decision was needed to ensure the authority was prepared for future budget cuts. The move means,...

Major update on House of Fraser building in Cirencester town centre

15 ^th February 2024

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WORK has finally begun on transforming the former House of Fraser building in Cirencester into a community hub. Scaffolding outside the former retail space at 29 – 35 Market Place indicates that builders have started work to replace the glazed shopfront window after an application for the first stage of work was approved in November. The...

Cotswold Homes and Interior Festival comes to Cirencester

15 ^th February 2024

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A FAMOUS face will be joining an exciting line-up of interior experts at a special free event in Cirencester next month. Design lovers have been invited to the first Cotswold Homes and Interior Festival, which will take place at The Corn Hall in Cirencester on Saturday, March 2. Special guest Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, best known for...

Repair work due to start on Old Station buildings

14 ^th February 2024

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MORE than £150,000 has been set aside to repair the former railway station in Cirencester after a number of structural issues have been identified in the Grade II listed building. Cllr Lisa Spivey, CDC cabinet member for Communities and Public Safety, said: “This investment underscores our commitment to preserving the Old Station while we look at all...

Barn Theatre listed by The Times as one of the UK’s best boutique theatres

14 ^th February 2024

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The Barn Theatre in Cirencester came in at 6th place on the list which features seven theatres from across the UK. Introducing the list The Times said: “Ticket prices in the West End are at an all-time high — but don’t let that put you off seeing a show. We’ve found plenty of cutting-edge new...

New deli in Cirencester opening soon

9 ^th February 2024

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Cirencester residents will soon be able to browse through a variety of mouth-watering local produce at the brand-new Roots + Seeds Deli opening on Saturday 9 March. The deli is an extension of the Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden business and will be situated in a unit opposite its popular café, next to Lily’s Antiques,...

Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan consultation launches

9 ^th February 2024

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RESIDENTS and local business owners are being urged to give their input on a blueprint which will shape the future of Cirencester. Plans to get more children walking to school, more green spaces and better pedestrian and cycle routes are among the ideas in the draft Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan which was released on 1 February....

Major changes at Cirencester Park announced

9 ^th February 2024

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MAJOR changes at Cirencester Park will come into effect next month. Electric pedestrian gates on four main routes into Cirencester Park – Cecily Hill, Windsor Walk, Barton Lane and Cirencester Park Caravan & Motorhome Club – will be activated on Friday, March 15 which means all visitors will need a pass to access its grounds.