Easter Colouring Competition
Pick up a colouring sheet from the Town Council offices to enter.
Closing date 2nd April 2026.
Age 2-4, 5-7, 8-12 years.
Good luck!
Countywide bus map
/in News/by Town ClerkA new countywide bus map has been launched for Gloucestershire which shows all the main bus routes across the county, operated by all the major operators.
Easter Disco
/in News/by Town ClerkPlease see attachment for details of the Easter Disco on 1st April at The Wesley.
The Music Works – Studio Flyers
/in News/by Town ClerkPoster for bookings at The MusicWorks, Market Street, Cinderford.
Town Crier Presentation
/in News/by Town ClerkAt Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Cinderford’s award winning Town Crier Jer Holland, was presented with a knitted replica made in his exact likeness — complete with the red coat, tricorn hat, bell, scroll, beard and other replica details.
A huge thank you to Cllr Flower for arranging the making by his Aunty Pauline (the creative talent behind this wonderful keepsake) who has captured the spirit of our special Town Crier so perfectly.
And that’s not all… 👀📺
Keep your eyes peeled on your TV screens very soon — you might just spot (or hear) a familiar Town Crier appearing soon.
Watch this space… and listen out for that voice and bell.
See attached photo.
Police Information Point 14.02.2026
/in News/by Town ClerkThe PCSO’s will be hosting a Police Information Point session at Rheola House, Belle Vue Centre, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford between 1pm to 3pm on Saturday 14th February 2026.
Please come along and discuss any local community concerns or discuss crime prevention.
Heywood Road, Cinderford
/in News/by Town ClerkWe have been advised of the temporary road closure. This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) on the 16th February 2026 – 22nd February 2026 to allow for works.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained. Access to the car park will be maintained, however this will be limited on 1 day of the permit for a road crossing. Further information will be provided regarding this (and will be shared when we receive).
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
County Councillor Surgery
/in News/by Town ClerkGloucestershire County Council Surgery
The Cinderford County Councillor 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:
10th February
10th March
7th April
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.
Local Plan Reg18 Consultation
/in News/by Town ClerkThe Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 consultation has now commenced and you can read and comment on the Revised Draft Local Plan, Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) documents via the Forest of Dean District Council Local Plan consultation pages.
The Forest of Dean District Revised Draft Local Plan 2025-2045: February 2026 will be available for you to view and comment on between the following dates:
Start Date: 04/02/2026 9:00 am GMT
End Date: 18/03/2026 11:59 pm GMT
Please select the following link to view this consultation:
https://fdean-consult.objective.co.uk
If the link appears to be broken, please try copying the entire link into the address bar on your web browser.
If you have any further questions please email localplans@fdean.gov.uk
FOD Local Plan
/in News/by Town ClerkDistrict Councillors have voted to proceed to the next stage of the Forest of Dean Local Plan, with a public consultation on the draft plan beginning 04 February and running until 18 March 2026.
This latest consultation provides further detail on the potential sites for development and presents residents with the opportunity to comment and to put forward sites for assessment.
As part of the consultation, there will also be 7 in-person community events taking place in venues across the district. Further information can be found in the link below and will be published again throughout the consultation.
The consultation starts 04 February 2026 and runs until 18 March 2026.