Travel Bursary

Please see attached poster informing about the new travel bursary for young people aiming to address one of the main barriers for young people in rural areas in particular.  

This is jointly funded by GCC and all districts through the Household Support Fund.

Latimer Road Road Closure – Advance Notice

We have been advised of a Temporary Traffic Order for 4/168 Latimer Road Cinderford to close the road for carriageway resurfacing for approximately 8 Days (excl. weekends) between the hours of 09:00 to 15:00 with the proposed start and end dates are currently Monday 10th November 2025 until Wednesday 19th November 2025. Any queries please contact GCC Highways.

Dementia Action Alliance Sessions

Please see dates of sessions for October. Any queries please contact Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance. Tel: 07921 842407 Email:andrew.morgan-watts@live.co.uk

NHS Bus – liver health assessments

Liver Nurses from Gloucester Royal Hospital, have organised an NHS Bus to offer liver health assessment on Thursday 2nd October 2025 as a part of Live Health Promotion (see attached).

The NHS bus will be parked in Tesco Car Park.

Town Council Newsletter

Stay connected with Cinderford town!
The latest Town Council Newsletter is available below.

Town Crier Winning Success

Cinderford Town Council wish to congratulate Jer Holland, Cinderford’s Town Crier, for his success in the Newton Abbot annual Town Criers Competition. Jer took first place on his very first appearance at the Newton Abbot competition AND also won the Loudest Cry and Best 2nd Cry. What an achievement! Congratulations Jer from us all.

Bike & Skatepark Helmets

Cinderford Town Council have a small collection of bike and skatepark helmets which have been found or handed into us. If you or a family member are missing a helmet please contact us on 01594 822599 or call into St Annals House, Belle Vue Road.

VJ Day 80 – 15th August 2025

Today at 9am a flag raising ceremony and reflection on the sacrifices made took place with a special VJ Day 80th Anniversary Flag flying proudly at the Town Council offices to commemorate the end of the Second World War and paying tribute to those who served.
Later at midday please join a special service at the War Memorial in Market Street to include laying of wreaths in remembrance. A national two minute silence will also take place.
We invite the community to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made, and to remember those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Miners welfare skate park – Criminal damage

Public Notice: Criminal Damage and Theft at Miners Welfare Skate Park

The North Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has received an increase in reports from Cinderford Town Council regarding incidents of criminal damage at Miners Welfare Skate Park.

We remind all users that these facilities are provided for public enjoyment, with the expectation that they are treated with care and respect. The police are working closely with the council to investigate these matters, including a recent and concerning report of a stolen safety chain from the swing. This is the second such theft in recent weeks.

The absence of this safety chain poses a serious risk to users if left unnoticed. Continued incidents of this nature may result in certain equipment being cordoned off and made unavailable to the public in the interest of safety.

Your cooperation in protecting and preserving this community facility is greatly appreciated.

Please note, we’re unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Message Sent By Amber Morgan (Gloucestershire Constabulary, PCSO, Forest of Dean)

Meendhurst Road, Cinderford

We have been advised of the temporary road closure of Meendhurst Road, Cinderford. This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) on the 18th August 2025 to 19th August 2025 to allow for works by Severn Trent Water.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk