Gloucester City Council

Gloucester City Council is the local authority for Gloucester, which is split into 18 wards, with a total of 39 councillors elected to serve on the City Council. Following the last election in 2016 there were 22 Conservative Councillors, 10 Labour Councilors, and 7 Liberal Democrat councillors.HistoryThe district was formed from the County Borough of Gloucester on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The parish of Quedgeley was subsequently added in 1991.ResponsibilitiesGloucester City Council carries out a variety of district council functions including: Benefits - Housing and Council TaxCar ParkingConcessionary TravelCouncil Tax - Administration and CollectionElections and Electoral RegistrationEnvironmental Health (includes Domestic and Commercial Premises)Food Safety and Hygiene ComplaintsNoise Pollution and Pest ControlHousing AdministrationLicensingCaravan SitesPlanning, including Planning Applications, Advice and AppealsPublic ConveniencesHealth and Leisure CentresRefuse CollectionRecyclingTourism and Visitor Information