Residents can influence how their communities are represented ahead of Local Government Reorganisation with Gloucester City Council’s Community Governance Review.
Key questions focus on whether new parish or town councils should be created, the future of Quedgeley Town Council and how the roles of Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester are preserved.
Residents have until 13 September to complete the survey.
Gloucester City Council is calling on residents to have their say on how their local communities should be represented in the future as part of a Community Governance Review (CGR).
Residents are being given the opportunity to influence how their communities are represented, how local decision-making is delivered, and how Gloucester's civic identity is maintained ahead of local government reorganisation (LGR).
The review follows the recent LGR announcement from the Government that stated the county’s existing seven councils will be replaced with a new unitary authority called Gloucestershire Council from April 2028.
Based on current assumptions, there are likely to be fewer councillors representing Gloucester under the new unitary authority. Currently, there are 10 county and 39 district councillors – they are expected to be replaced by 20 unitary councillors. The review provides an opportunity to consider how strong and effective local representation can be maintained under the new structure.
As local government reorganisation moves forward, town and parish councils may play an increasingly important role in supporting communities and delivering services at a local level. These councils are funded primarily through a precept, which is collected as part of council tax.
Gloucester is currently largely unparished, with Quedgeley Town Council being the only town or parish council within the city boundary. Parish and town councils provide a local democratic voice through elected councillors and can deliver a range of local services, facilities and community initiatives.
The review will also consider how Gloucester's civic traditions could be maintained in the future. A successor town or parish council could preserve civic roles such as the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, while Charter Trustees could provide an alternative means of protecting these historic offices where appropriate.
The council is encouraging residents, community groups, businesses and other stakeholders to take part in the consultation and share their views.
Councillor Declan Wilson, Deputy Leader of Gloucester City Council, said:
Local government in Gloucestershire is changing, and it is important that Gloucester residents have a say in how their communities are represented in the future."
"This review is an opportunity for people to tell us what matters to them, whether that's local decision-making, community identity, civic traditions or the way services are delivered. I would encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the consultation and help shape the future of community governance in Gloucester.
The council will consider all responses received alongside statutory guidance before developing recommendations. A second phase of consultation will then seek feedback on those draft proposals.
Residents can find out more and complete the consultation online at: www.gloucester.gov.uk/CGR2026
Paper copies and alternative formats are available on request by emailing democratic.services@gloucester.gov.uk or calling 01452 396203.
The consultation closes on 13 September 2026.
