Help shape a safer Bibury - have your say on plans to improve road safety
Overview
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is undertaking a review of parking arrangements in Bibury to address long-standing concerns around traffic flow, parking pressures, and road safety.
This engagement seeks the informal views of residents, businesses, and visitors to help shape proposals that reflect the needs of the community
Bibury is a popular destination, and its unique character and layout present specific challenges in managing parking and traffic. The Council is committed to ensuring that any changes support residents, improve safety, and enhance the overall accessibility of the village.
Over the past 18 months considerable work has been undertaken by the county council working with key stakeholders in the village as well as with travel companies and coach operators. A traffic survey has been undertaken as well as critical data being captured on parking compliance and traffic violations.
These proposals are a result of the work that the county council has been undertaking in the village, and we want to hear from you to ensure that our proposals meet the needs of the community – residents, business and visitors.
All feedback is important, if you agree or disagree that the proposals will improve the village please tell us so that we get an understanding of all sentiment within Bibury, it’s important that all residents and members of the community have their voices heard within the process.
The purpose of this informal consultation is to gather feedback on a range of proposed changes to parking, traffic management and the management of coaches in Bibury.
These proposals aim to:
- Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
- Support residents with dedicated parking options
- Enhance safety near key locations such as the school and church
- Encourage sustainable travel, including walking, cycling, and public transport
- Provide appropriate facilities for visitors and coach passengers
Key Proposals
The Council is considering the following measures:
- Removal of the car park opposite the Trout Farm, to be replaced with a bus / coach stop clearway, short stay limited waiting, and disabled parking provision
- Introduction of Pay & Display parking on The Street, Church Road, and near Fiveways to regulate parking and fund enforcement
- Improved access near the school and church, including business permits and short-term parking for parents
- Support for residents through reduced-cost resident permits
- Additional restrictions at Fiveways Junction to address parking displacement
- Installation of electric vehicle charging points to support sustainable travel
How to Complete the Survey
The survey is designed to be straightforward and accessible. You will be asked to:
- Identify your relationship to Bibury (e.g. resident, business owner, visitor)
- Provide your address (used only for analysis and not shared)
- Share your views on the effectiveness of current restrictions
- Respond to specific proposals using a scale from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree”
- Provide written feedback where applicable
Please ensure your responses are submitted by 10am on 3rd December 2025. Respondents are requested to reply to the survey online however, should a postal submission be required please contact Parking Services, Block 5, 6th Floor West, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TH or email biburyTRO@gloucestershire.gov.uk and one will be posted out for completion. Please note that postal responses can only be accepted if postmarked by the closing date.
How the Survey will be Evaluated
To ensure fair and balanced representation, responses to this consultation will be analysed on a household basis rather than by individual submissions.
If more than one person from the same household submits a response, these will be grouped and counted as a single submission for that household. Where views differ within a household (e.g. one respondent is positive and another is opposed), this will be recorded as a split response and noted in the analysis.
This approach helps us to understand the overall sentiment within the community while avoiding duplication of views from the same address.
Further Information
Detailed plans are available on our website https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/parking/permit-information/bibury-traffic-management-plan/ . Officers will also be available at face-to-face consultation sessions in Bibury to answer questions and discuss the proposals in more detail.
To share your views, a survey is being launched on Monday 10 November 2025 and will run until 10am on 3 December 2025.To take part, scroll to the end on the page and select: Take survey
A series of drop-in meetings will also be held for members of the public to attend, starting next week, where council officers will be on hand to discuss the project and provide more information:
Wednesday 12 November – Village Hall, Church Road, 2.30pm to 6.30pm
Wednesday 19 November – The Swan, The Street, 3pm to 7pm
Thursday 27 November – Number 11, The Street, 3pm to 7pm
You can also share your thoughts on the plans by emailing BiburyTRO@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Us
If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the survey, please contact:
Parking Services Team
Gloucestershire County Council, Block 5, 6th Floor West, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TH
Email: biburyTRO@gloucestershire.gov.uk
