City of New Britain

The City of New Britain is the municipal government serving New Britain in central Connecticut. It operates under a mayor-council system: the mayor leads the administration, and the elected Common Council makes ordinances, adopts budgets and oversees zoning. City departments provide police and fire protection, public health, public works, planning, parks and community services. The government also manages water and other local utility functions through its public works structure. Its municipal services support residential neighborhoods and businesses in a city with a long industrial history and an active regional role.