Baby Bank Pop-Up
FVAF’s Baby Bank Pop-Up will be returning to Cinderford on the 11th of May at the Ow Bist Community Centre. Details below.
Temporary Road Closure – B4226 Speech House Road
Please find attached the order and notice in relation to temporarily closing the above road.
Should you have any further queries regarding this closure, please contact the Gloucestershire Highways helpline 08000 514 514.
Bus Shelter Graffitti
In the last couple of days someone has decided to add some graffiti to the walls of the bus shelter opposite the Hospital.
We have arranged for this to be repainted.
If you know whose ‘tag’ this is or if you have any other information please contact Cinderford Town Council on 01594 822599.
6th May – Open Mic Night
Open Mic night is back for all to turn up, plug in and play or come and watch at The Wesley, Belle Vue Road. See poster below for more details.
Ceremony of Dedication for the Forest of Dean Korean War and Imjin Veterans’ Memorial
Representatives from Cinderford Town Council were delighted to attend the Ceremony of Dedication for the Forest of Dean Korean War and Imjin Veterans’ Memorial, which was proudly unveiled at the Cyril Hart Arboretum today.
It was a meaningful occasion, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those from the Forest of Dean who served. The memorial stands as a lasting tribute, ensuring their legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
Bag It & Bin It
Please pick up after your dog. Please help us to look after your community and keep it safe and clean.
Parking on Pavements
Can we please remind all drivers not to park on pavements as it prevents pedestrians, wheelchair and push chair users from using the pavements safely. Thank you.
Easter
Cinderford Town Council were delighted to run the annual Easter colouring competition. Congratulations to our winner James.
Gloucestershire County Councillor Surgery
County Councillor Ray Donaghue will be running a drop in surgery at St Annals House, Belle Vue Centre, Belle Vue Road on the second Tuesday of every month at 3pm to 5pm.
Dates:
14th April
12th May
9th June
Please take this opportunity to come and meet your County Councillor and raise any questions you may have.
Where possible, please email Ray.Donaghue@gloucestershire.gov.uk to confirm your attendance.
When you arrive please wait in reception.
Community Grants
The Cinderford Town Council Annual Grant Awards application window for 2026/2027 is now open.
We are inviting applications for financial support from:
• Clubs and Societies
• Voluntary Bodies and Associations
• Non-profit Organisations
• Charitable Groups
To be eligible, your project must clearly benefit the Cinderford community), with impact proportionate to the funding requested.
Closing Date Friday 1st May 2026.
The grant application can be found at https://cinderfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/…/grants…