16 October 2025
Strategic and Local Plan (SLP)
A new phase of engagement for the Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) begins on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Welcome to Highnam
Highnam is an English civil parish within the district of Tewkesbury and the county of Gloucestershire
Our parish is in the County of Gloucestershire. It lies three miles to the west of the City of Gloucester and is separated from it by the River Severn. To the north Highnam is bounded by the small River Leadon and to the west by Highnam Woods RSPB nature reserve.The A40 trunk road crosses the parish but the main residential area lies to the north of the B4215 which joins the A40 at Highnam. The population of the parish is approximately two thousand, most of whom live in the housing development of the 1930s and 1980s which are enclosed within a spine road separating the built up areas from the farmland and hills. If you are are visiting Highnam, Holy Innocents Church, built on the Highnam Court Estate in the 1850s by the Gambier Parry family, is in a beautiful location. Both the Church and the Court gardens are open to the public at various times including for events during the summer months.
Contact Info
- 07851 193851
- clerk@highnamparishcouncil.gov.uk
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9.30-1.00pm
Tuesday & Thursday
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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14 October 2025 - Society
Free Travel Bursary for young people
To raise awareness of a free travel bursary opportunity available to young people aged 14 -25 living in Gloucestershire.
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10 October 2025
Annual Electoral Register Canvass
We have nearly finished this year’s work on the Annual Canvass of households in the Borough. As you know, the canvass is our way of trying to make sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date.
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30 September 2025 - Planning
Forest of Dean’s Strategic Options Consultation
Highnam Parish Council Response Response to Forest of Dean District Council Local Plan Preferred Options
Events
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21 November 2025 - 13:00 to 15:00
Woodland Working parties 2025/26
Woodland Working Parties for the following dates (Friday afternoons, once a month).
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11 December 2025 - 13:00 to 17:00
The Arts Society West Glos
Our Special Lecture for Christmas. From Ragdolls to Robots: A World History of Toys
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19 December 2025 - 13:00 to 15:00
Woodland Working parties 2025/26
Woodland Working Parties for the following dates (Friday afternoons, once a month).
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16 January 2026 - 13:00 to 15:00
Woodland Working parties 2025/26
Woodland Working Parties for the following dates (Friday afternoons, once a month).
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
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Services
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Report an Issue (Tewkesbury Borough Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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Planning Applications
View planning applications on the Tewkesbury Borough Council Website
People
Wendy Barnard
Clerk
Hannah Layzell
Parish Councillor
Dave Rhodes
Parish Councillor
Mark McGillion
Parish Councillor
Russ Bailey
Parish Councillor
Bill Nicol
Parish Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
2022
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District
Tewkesbury
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County
Gloucestershire
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
GL2
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Dialling Code
01452
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Police Force
Gloucestershire
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Fire Authority
Gloucestershire
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Health Area
Gloucestershire