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A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood alert in force: Rivers in the Forest of Dean
Flooding is possible for: River Lyd and Cinderford Brook
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Gloucester to Chepstow. Other locations that may be affected include Westbury and Lydney.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
You should:
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You can also read more about what flood alerts are.
To get the latest flood information, you can:
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Cinderford Town Council’s Emergency Councillors are Cllr Turner 07919557872, Cllr Flower 07497435290 and Cllr Charlton Wright 01594 823436.
Cinderford’s Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade will take place this weekend on Sunday 9th November 2025.
The Parade will leave from the Town Council Office (Belle Vue Road) to the War Memorial at Market Street (The Triangle) for the Service of Remembrance.
The Service Sheet is attached. Paper copies will also be available.
Please see the attached poster for details of the 2025 Fireworks. Due to the pitch improvement works at the rugby club the event will now be held at Steam Mills Playing Fields, Steam Mills, Cinderford, GL14 3JD on 6th NOVEMBER 2025. GATES OPEN 5.45PM – FIREWORKS at 7pm.
A SPECTACULAR LOW NOISE FIREWORK DISPLAY PRESENTED BY CHASE LANE FIREWORKS FROM GLOUCESTER A resident, animal, child, noise sensitive, friendly display! No loud bangs, but a pretty, colourful, spectacular display with plenty of whizzes, pops and crackles. Food Stall, drinks, sweets all available. ADMISSION ON THE GATE ADULTS £5.00 – CHILDREN U12 FREE ADMISSION. CASH ONLY.
Any queries contact: Julie Kingston 07790560887 Julie.kingston@crossroadsglos.org.uk
Saturday 1st November 5pm
Around Cinderford following the usual convoy route
See poster attached for details.
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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.