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Town Crier Winning Success
/in News/by Town ClerkCinderford 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
/in News/by Town ClerkCinderford 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
/in News/by Town ClerkToday 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
/in News/by Town ClerkPublic 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
/in News/by Town ClerkWe 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
FODDC Consultation
/in News/by Town ClerkThe Local Plan Options to Deliver Additional Housing Requirement July 2025 Regulation 18 consultation has now commenced and you can read and comment on the options Paper and Sustainability Appraisal (SA) via the Forest of Dean District Council Local Plan consultation pages.
The Local Plan Options to Deliver Additional Housing Requirement July 2025 will be available for you to view and comment on between the following dates:
Start Date: 31/07/25 10:00 AM
End Date: 11/09/25 5:00 PM
Please select the following link (now corrected) to view this consultation:
https://fdean-consult.objective.co.uk/kpse/event/010A6225-F156-47C0-BFE8-7078F55F543A
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 or you would like to unsubscribe from the consultation database, please email localplans@fdean.gov.uk
Forest of Dean Local Plan Team
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Town Crier news announcement.
Jer Holland, Cinderford Town Crier, has been awarded First Place in the Calne Town Crier Competition 2025 on 19th July 2025.
Jer is a double champion following on from his success in June at the The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers National Champion 2025.
Congratulations Jer from all at Cinderford Town Council
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/in News/by Town ClerkJer Holland our Cinderford Town Crier has been crowned the UK’s number 1 Town Crier.
Jer who had previously entered only three crier competitions – Yeovil in 2024 – (First), Bromyard 2024 – (Second) and again in Yeovil earlier this year (second), fought off tough competition from 24 of the UK’s top town criers to be crowned The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers National Champion 2025 at Bromsgrove on June 14th.
Jer was appointed Town Crier for Cinderford in 2022 for the Queens Platinum Jubilee and since then has supported the Town with a number of events for local charities and not for profit organisations (and also led the campaign to award EMF their plaque and their return to the Town for Cindyfest 2025 on Saturday 12th July).
On behalf of the Town of Cinderford we send massive congratulations on this incredible achievement.
New Bus Route 710 Cinderford
/in News/by Town ClerkFrom 12 May 2025 Newport Transport will be operating a new route, 710, in Cinderford. This will operate twice-a-day on Mondays to Fridays in circular from Cinderford Bus Station via Victoria Street, Kensley Vale, Valley Road, Station Street, Station Terrace, Denecroft Road and High Street back to the bus station.
See poster for timetable.