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 Info

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

Tuesday & Thursday

Forthcoming Meetings

Finance, Audit & Governance

Committee: Finance, Audit & Governance

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News

18 February 2026 - Society

Local Government Reorganisation

It is important that as residents of Highnam we have a view of Local Government Reorganisation, please take time to read and complete the survey
4 February 2026 - Council Business

Cllr Hands January Update

Gloucestershire County Council Liberal Democrats January Update This has been an incredibly busy month for the Liberal Democrats at Gloucestershire County Council. We’ve hit the ground running since the start of 2026 and have been working hard to get our budget finalised and across the line.
23 December 2025

Tree Recycle 2026

Get 2026 off to a green start by recycling your ‘real’ Christmas tree at one of 10 locations around Tewkesbury Borough.
11 December 2025 - Council Business

Gloucestershire county council budget consultation 2026/27

Every year, we set a budget to decide how we spend public money—and we want to make sure it reflects what matters most to you. This budget is about more than numbers.

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Events

20 February 2026 - 13:00 to 15:30

Woodland Working parties 2025/26

Woodland Working Parties for the following dates (Friday afternoons, once a month).

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Planning Applications
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