Welcome to the official website of Coleford Parish Council
The Annual Parish meeting will be taking place on Weds 26th March 2025 @ The Hub, Church Street starting 7.30pm.
Wales & West Utilities have advised that the Hub will be accessible from Highbury Street / Anchor Road during the evening, however it is likely that the road will be blocked at the lower part of Church Street.
We look forward to seeing you😊View full news item
24th March 2025
Somerset Council launches online reporting system for faulty street lights
If you see a street light that's not working as it should - please report it!View full news item
Report a problem with a streetlight
7th March 2025
Invitation to Participate in Community Meetings – Shape the Future of Local Health & Wellbeing in your community
These sessions aim to bring together local groups, organisations serving the local community and individuals passionate about strengthening their community and improving health and wellbeing.
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Community Solution Seekers
15th March 2025
Temporary Road Closure: ttro520652E - Church Street, Coleford
The works are expected to commence on 25th March 2025 and last for 4 days to enable Wales & West Utilities to lay a new service. View full news item
28th February 2025
Allotments available
Fancy growing your own produce this year? View full news item
Coleford Allotments
20th January 2025
Footpath Closures
Footpath FR 4/62 in Coleford is closed with partial closure of footpaths FR 8/5 & FR 8/8A in Leigh-on-Mendip due to a dangerous bridge.View full news item
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27th January 2025
Make a change and become a councillor.
Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have innovative ideas for the council? Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it? If this is you, then we need you. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect their community to put themselves forward as Councillors.View full news item
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National Association of Local Councils website
17th January 2025
Congratulations to Neil and Nicky Halford, founders of Time Is Precious, who have both been awarded an MBE
Coleford Parish Council would like to congratulate Neil Nudger Halford and Nicky Halford, founders of Time Is Precious, who have both been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List.View full news item
31st December 2024
Warm welcomes at village groups this winter
We've put together a list of groups which regularly meet in Coleford who would like to offer you a warm welcome this winter!View full news item
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What's wrong with bonfires?
Please look at the Environmental Protection UK guide which can be downloaded below.View full news item
Garden Bonfires Guide (pdf)
16th September 2024
Do you love walking the public footpaths in Coleford?
Would you consider volunteering to help strim some of the routes?
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Somerset Strimmer Scheme
6th August 2024
Are you concerned about the village Bus Service?
Please read the email below received from 'Buses For Somerset' which the Parish Council have been asked to share with our parishioners.View full news item
2nd July 2024
Grassland Management and Conservation
Next month (May 2024) Somerset Council will begin summer grassland management routines across its highways, open spaces, country parks and council property grounds. View full news item
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Somersets Local Nature Recovery Strategy
1st May 2024
Could you help out at Coleford Youth Club?
To find out more by scanning the QR code.24th April 2024
Somerset Home Library Service
The Home Library Service is available for people who are unable to get into the library due to health mobility or caring reasons. View full news item
17th April 2024
Post Office opening hours are changing!
There will be no post office on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May but it will open on Tuesday 7th May from 10 til midday. Thereafter it will continue to be open each Tuesday from 10am to midday.13th April 2024
Reporting highway issues
If you spot a specific highways risk that you want to report then the quickest way to report issues like this is through the ‘report it’ function on the Councils website. This enables operatives on the ground to be notified quickly and efficiently, and you can track the progress of reported issues. Report a problem on the road
29th February 2024
New Living Willow Dome created at Coleford Playing Field
Coleford Parish Council would like to thank all the people who turned up to help plant and weave the willow structure. We think this will be a fabulous addition to the playing field and we look forward to seeing it develop as it grows.View full news item
13th January 2024
New fencing at the Highbury Playing Field hardcourts
Phase 1 of the hardcourt renovations is now complete with the new fence installed. View full news item
26th October 2023
No Dogs on the Highbury Playing Field
This week a serious incident occurred in the Highbury Playing Field when a loose dog knocked a 6 year old child to the ground and barked at them. The people who were walking the dog witnessed this and told the child to run to the fenced play area, which they did, but the dog continued to bark and intimidate the child. This child was terrified but was incredibly lucky not to be injured.
The Parish Council wants to stress that NO dogs should be on the Highbury playing field. Any dogs accessing the footpath at the top of the field via Orchard Close should be kept on a lead at all time.17th August 2023
Statement from Coleford Parish Council regarding Social Media
The Parish Council regularly uses social media to engage with residents, businesses and community groups as a means to keep the parish updated on Parish Council business.
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2nd August 2023
Report a fault on a footpath
Have you come across a broken stile or damaged steps whilst walking a footpath around the village?View full news item
Report a problem with a Somerset Footpath, Bridleway or Byway
Coleford Parish Council Facebook Page
There is a new Facebook page for the Parish Council!
A link to the page is included below in the full news section.View full news item
13th May 2023
Charmborough Lane Litter Pick
Coleford Parish Council would like to say a huge thank you to those that took time out of their Saturday to help with the litter pick of Charmborough Lane.
The lane is so busy and narrow in places that we could not of completed it, without the help of the local quarry who closed the road for the duration to allow safe access.
We collected a large volume of rubbish and would love to think that it would now stay litter free - we can live in hope.
Thanks to all those involved. View full news item
Why not take your kids to the BMX track?
Calling all Parents!
Why not join your children on a trip to the village BMX Pump TrackView full news item
Dog Fouling Incident Report Form
Dog Fouling continues to blight the village and the Parish Council encourages all dog owners to act responsibly and clean up after their four legged friends. In conjunction with Mendip District Council Enforcement an Incident Report Form has been generated. This form can be downloaded below.View full news item
Dog Fouling Incident Report Form (pdf)
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