COTSWOLD MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown is urging residents to respond to his survey on the future of Cirencester.

The survey, which will be delivered to every household, will look into residents’ views on the infrastructure, housing and public services needed for the town’s increasing population.

A decision on the proposed Chesterton development will be made next Tuesday but the MP said discussions into the effects that this will have on the town and Section 106 agreements have not yet been properly discussed.

Mr Clifton-Brown said he intends to facilitate constructive dialogue and collaboration between Gloucestershire County Council, Cotswold District Council, Cirencester Town Council and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to understand what concrete steps can be taken to ensure that Cirencester has the resources to thrive.

Mr Clifton-Brown said: "Last Saturday, the town was almost gridlocked. Unless vital infrastructure, such as car parks and extra roads are built, the town’s long term sustainability is in jeopardy.

"I want to encourage as many people as possible to respond to this really important survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete and every submission will help decision-makers in the town to best understand what can needs there are and what can be done.

"Car parking provision, public transport, new roads and housing are all integral to local residents and businesses and I want the Councils and the LEP to have the hard data in front of them that proves something must be done. By returning this survey, everyone can play a part in securing a viable future for the town."