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Government action plan Open in a new window

Browse by district or theme and find out how the city is changing with all the measures planned for this term of office, 2023-2027

Pla Clima Open in a new window

Discover the measures proposed in the Climate Plan to make Barcelona a climate-neutral city, properly adapted to climate change.

Pla Viure Open in a new window

Barcelona backs sustainable and accessible housing policies to guarantee everybody’s right to a decent home.

Pla Endreça Open in a new window

Plan to order public space and meet improvement needs in a cross-cutting and comprehensive way.

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T'estiu molt Open in a new window

Barcelona is launching a summer-holidays campaign for children and teenagers with over a thousand leisure, sports, educational and cultural activities. Find out all about it!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year Open in a new window

Consult the pre-enrolment  and enrollment calendar for the 2025-2026 school year for second-year infants, primary, secondary and post-compulsory school education.

Pocket Barcelona Open in a new window

The "Barcelona a la butxaca" app offers a personal space for users to access the main municipal services and procedures, as well as the range of activities in the city, from a single access point. Download it!

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Find out what services are available to help you get around the city and discover how mobility is changing in Barcelona and becoming healthier, safer, more sustainable and better-connected. 

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Find all the information concerning the resources available to young people: education, work, housing, emotional well-being and much more.

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Find out about women’s support services and the resources available to combat discrimination and sexist violence and promote gender equality.

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Barcelona LGBTI Centre Open in a new window

This is a pioneering municipal service run by the Catalan LGBTI Organisations Platform, offering an extensive range of information, guidance, direct-assistance and awareness-raising services. Check out the on-site and virtual agenda!

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Office for Non-Discrimination (OND) Open in a new window

A human-rights defence service you can turn to if you are experiencing or have experienced any form of discrimination or hate crime, especially on the grounds of origins, cultural or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Living with diversity

Barcelona is a melting pot of people with a variety of sexual and gender orientations, cultures, languages and traditions. Find out about how to live here with inclusion, diversity and interculturality.

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Assistance against gender violence Open in a new window

Find out about all the free and confidential prevention and assistance services available to women in a gender-violence situation. 

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Newly residents will find welcome and support services that help them to integrate into city life. Find information related to rights, education, health and the job market.

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Neighbourhood Plan Open in a new window

Programme aimed at reducing inequalities between Barcelona neighbourhoods, backing access to income, services, urban quality and welfare.

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Commitment to the Agenda 2030 Open in a new window

Find out about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the environmental, social, economic and institutional fields and get involved.

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Carer card

A new free card for accessing personalised support resources intended for carers. Find out all about it!

Regulation of rental prices Open in a new window

Check the new price index for rents in Barcelona and how it affects your home.

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Plural, a masculinity centre Open in a new window

Municipal facility, open to citizens for promoting a plural, positive and diverse perspective of masculinity.

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Barcelona Energia Open in a new window

Barcelona Energia aims to promote a more sustainable energy model thanks to efficiency and energy generation. Citizens are the central players in this big change, as it will help to build a more sustainable future. 

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An accessible city

Find out about the resources and tools available for people with functional diversity in education, housing, jobs, transport, care and aid services, care and financial-aid services, leisure and plenty more.

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Districts and neighbourhoods

Embrace the essence of each Barcelona districts and step into the different city neighbourhoods.

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Consumer assistance Open in a new window

The Municipal Consumer Information Office (OMIC) is a free Barcelona City Council service aimed at helping citizens to defend their consumer rights. Find out all about it!

Protegim les escoles [We’re protecting schools] Open in a new window

A Barcelona City Council project for transforming school environments and turning them into safe, healthy and less-polluting spaces.

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Konsulta'm Open in a new window

Psychological support service for teenagers and young people between the ages of 12 and 22, also offering advice for professionals on mental health matters. Konsulta’m is extending its service to the adult population in six of the city’s districts.

Sustainable Food Open in a new window

Get involved in promoting healthy an sustainable diets and boosting local economies!

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Low Emissions Zone Open in a new window

The Low Emission Zone is a protected area which vehicles without an environmental label cannot travel through. Find out all about the restrictions and their implementation timetable.

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Resources for improving emotional health Open in a new window

Check out Barcelona City Council’s website for free activities and resources for improving citizens’ mental and emotional health.

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Barcelona, in a single click Open in a new window

In the directories of the Barcelona Guide, you’ll find everything you need: city facilities, organisations and venues.

Barcelona against loneliness Open in a new window

Check out this webpage offering information and resources on loneliness, a global problem regarded as one of the great pandemics of the 21st century. You will find municipal programmes and services there for combating it.

  • Living in the neighbourhood

    Step into Barcelona’s neighbourhoods and districts.

  • PUBLIC HOUSING

    Information, resources and services on public housing in Barcelona

  • Health

    Locate the healthcare facilities and services within reach

  • Studying

    Do you want to study? Look up the network of centres and Barcelona’s education and training courses

  • CHILDREN

    Useful information for living with children in Barcelona

  • TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE

    Useful information for living with teenagers and young people in Barcelona

  • ELDERLY PEOPLE

    Useful information for senior citizens to live in Barcelona.

  • Diversity

    Live in Barcelona with inclusion, diversity and interculturality

  • Environment and sustainability

    Information on the environment, sustainability, waste management and recycling.

  • Accessibility

    Find information on the accessibility services, resources and grants available in Barcelona

  • Pets

    Barcelona with pets: information, resources and advice

  • Markets

    You’ll find a market very nearby: Step in and try all it has to offer

  • Useful phone numbers

    Check the main useful phone numbers for the city in case of need or emergency.

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