Welcome to Preston
Preston is an English civil parish within the district of Cotswold and the county of Gloucestershire
Preston is a small village most of which lies 1 1/2 miles east of Cirencester between the A417 to Fairford and the A419 to Swindon. In recent years, however, the village has extended south of the A419 by the small development at Preston Leigh and the Rangeford Retirement Home at Siddington Park. In 2011 the Census recorded 327 inhabitants in the civil parish. The 2021 Census data for the Parish is not yet available but the population in the Cotswolds District as a whole has increased by 9.6% in the 10 years between 2011 and 2021.
Contact Information
- Phone
- 07771946627
- Mobile
- 07771946627
- Address
- 31 John Tame Close
Fairford
Gloucestershire
GL7 4NP
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Planning
Preston Parish Council Reg 19 Submission
Preston Parish Council has been working with a planning consultant to produce a robust response to the CDC Local Plan. The Parish Council has also agreed to review the Preston Neighbourhood Plan and ensure that the village is as protected from the encroachment of development as is possible.
Planning
Public meeting for Preston Residents – CDC Local Plan – 1st Sept @ 7.30pm
Cotswold District Council is hosting a public meeting for residents of Preston to discuss the allocation for housing in the Local Plan. Tuesday 1st September 7.30pm - 9.00pm held at the RAU To book your place, click on the link below.
GCC consult on reducing speed limits in Preston, Cirencester and Siddington
Cirencester, Preston and Siddington are being brought forward within the first tranche of proposed locations within the Safer Roads and Community 20s initiative.
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Conor Brennan
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 291 |
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| District | Cotswold |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | GL7 |
| Dialling Code | 01285 |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Gloucestershire CCG |