Gloucester City Council | Gloucester City Council

How will Local Government Reorganisation affect you?

Government wants to change how councils work across Gloucestershire. It also wants to give councils more say over their local area instead of these decisions being made by government. Find out what is proposed and how the changes could affect you and where you live.

Watch our meetings online

Did you know you can watch council meetings online? Follow our YouTube channel to see how the council makes decisions about improving our city for residents.

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Gloucester is a Purple Flag City

Gloucester holds the Purple Flag National Safety award.

Find out how we’re making our city safer

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Planning & Development

Apply for planning permission, comment or appeal an existing application, or see our building regulations and conservation policy.

Council Tax

Get help with Council Tax, make payments, Council Tax bands, tell us you're moving, or find out about discounts and exemptions.

Environment, waste & recycling

Latest information, bulky item collection and find out more about recycling.

Parking, Transport and Streets

Find a car park, apply for a blue badge ANPR parking, pay or appeal a parking fine or just find out about Gloucester's roads.

About us

Information on elections, see council strategies, view financial information and find out who's your councillor

Housing

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Jobs and careers

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Leisure and culture

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Licensing and regulations

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Community and living

Information about community living, facilities, groups and organisations and events in your area.

Business and economy

Get support for your business, pay business rates, find land or property for sale or to let and doing business with the council.

Benefits and support

Get help with council tax support, housing benefit, make a new claim, report a change, or debt advice.