Welcome to Highnam

Highnam is an English civil parish within the district of Tewkesbury and the county of Gloucestershire

Highnam is a Gloucestershire parish of about 2,000 residents, located three miles west of Gloucester, separated by the River Severn. It is bounded by the River Leadon to the north and Highnam Woods RSPB nature reserve to the west. Most residents live in 1930s and 1980s developments, separated from farmland by a spine road. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful setting of Holy Innocents Church (built 1850s) and the Highnam Court gardens, which are open to the public, especially during summer events.

Contact Information

07851 193851
clerk@highnamparishcouncil.gov.uk
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9.30-1.00pm

Tuesday & Thursday

Forthcoming Meetings

Parish Council Meeting

Meeting: Full Council

Full Council Meeting September 2026

Meeting: Full Council

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News

10 August 2026

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR VOICE.

The planning officer’s recommendation is to PERMIT the Lassington Solar Farm application.
31 July 2026

William Andrew Foundation

The William Andrews Trust is a small local educational charity in Highnam, England, that provides learning grants, school equipment support, and financial aid for young people. Formed in 1837, it helps local residents, organisations, and children attending the village primary school.
30 July 2026 - Council Business

Annual electoral register canvass

Tewkesbury Borough Council are required by law to keep the register of eligible voters up to date. From August/September each year they contact every household to find out if the details on the electoral register are correct. This is known as the ‘annual canvass’.
27 July 2026 - Council Business

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to the death of William Nicol, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council

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Events

14 August 2026 - 10:30 to 12:00

DAISI – Digital Support

FREE Digital drop in at The Old School, Community Centre Trust.

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