Parish Council Planning meeting - Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 7pm
Coleford Parish Council will meet on Weds 27th November @ The Hub, Church Street, Coleford @ 7pm.Everyone is welcome.
16th November 2024
Welcome to the official website of Coleford Parish Council
Everyone is welcome.
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.National Association of Local Councils website
10th October 2024
Somerset Rivers Authority annual report for 2023-24 is now available online at SRA Annual Report 2023-24
In the report, you will find details of dozens of SRA-funded activities across Somerset between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, all done to reduce the risks and impacts of flooding.SRA Annual Report 2023-24 - Somerset Rivers Authority.
2nd October 2024
Butterfly Bank Project - Planting and Seeding
Sunday 13th October, 10am to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to help plant the wildflower plugs and sow the seed2nd October 2024
Disruptions to the 184 Bus Service on 2nd & 3rd October 2024.
Please see the message received from Libra travel.27th September 2024
Small Grant Applications are OPEN!
Do you run a village group or club which has a project that needs funding?Link to grant application form
19th September 2024
What's wrong with bonfires?
Please look at the Environmental Protection UK guide which can be downloaded below.16th September 2024
Don’t miss the chance to have your say on possible changes to Council Tax Reduction scheme
Time is running out for Somerset residents to have their say on possible changes to a scheme which offers financial support to working-age adults on low incomes. The deadline to respond is 1 October.Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26 Consultation
11th September 2024
Temporary Road Closure: ttro876995E. Anchor Road, Coleford
This will take place on Anchor Road on 2nd & 3rd October5th September 2024
Better Buses For Somerset Need YOUR Help!
The Parish Council has received the following information from Better Buses for Somerset. If you, or a member of your family would like to use the bus to get around, then they need to hear from you!29th August 2024
Do you love walking the public footpaths in Coleford?
Would you consider volunteering to help strim some of the routes?6th August 2024
New partnership to boost heat pump installation for Somerset Homes
An exciting joint project to help boost heat pump installation for Somerset homeowners and help cut the county’s carbon footprint is underway..19th July 2024
Root for Somerset and make your trees count🌳
Somerset Council is calling out to anyone who has recently planted or plans to plant trees, to ‘root for Somerset’ and add them to the Somerset Tree Planting Register.19th July 2024
Do you like walking?
Please see attached the Frome Walking Festival 2024 programme of events forAugust 16th - 18th
2nd July 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.2nd July 2024
Coleford Parish Council Cemetery inspection
As part of its rolling memorial safety programme Coleford Parish Council will begin testing memorials in Coleford Parish Council Cemetery, Coleford from the week commencing the 15th July 2024 for up to 2 weeks.2nd July 2024
Halecombe Quarry Community Fund is open for applications
Do you run a club or group within Coleford and need funding for a project which will have a lasting benefit to the community?For more information on the Halecombe Quarry Community Fund
28th May 2024
Allotments now all allocated!
In less than a year we have been able to provide 60 allotments plots!17th May 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.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.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
Beginner Health Walks at Holcombe Playing Field starting 3rd April 2024 @ 10am
Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the monthLink to Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership
1st April 2024
Your home could be at risk of flooding
Attached is the leaflet 'Flood Action Guide'22nd March 2024
Somerset Flooding Support Resources
It has been an exceptionally wet autumn and winter in Somerset. Between October and February, catchments such as the Axe and the Brue have seen their wettest period on record, and the whole county has been affected by extreme rainfall events. Hundreds of properties have been flooded in dozens of communities, either from surface water, groundwater or fluvial flooding.22nd March 2024
Somerset Day Celebrations
🎉 Somerset Day preparations have officially begun, and this year we’re back with The Big Somerset Picnic! 🎉17th 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.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.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.26th October 2023
Do you need a bit of help with technology?
Each week, the Mendip Health Connections team host a Digital Café at the Cheese & Grain in Frome on Thursday morning from 10:00-11:30.For more information on the Digital Cafe
5th 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.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?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.
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.
Domestic abuse service supports record numbers of young people
Somerset County Council’s domestic abuse service has supported a record number of young people seeking support during 2022/23.1st February 2023
Health Connections Mendip
Do you live in Mendip, Somerset? Do you want to find activities, groups or services in the community that could help improve your health and wellbeing? Have a look through the directory27th February 2023
Somerset: Let’s Connect for Children’s Mental Health Week
During this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February), Somerset County Council is sharing some simple tips to encourage parents and carers to consider how they can help children to build meaningful connections as part of this year’s ‘Let’s Connect’ theme.6th February 2023
Mendip District Council Health and Wellbeing Bulletin FEBRUARY 2023
Please find attached the latest round-up of health and wellbeing news, contacts and information.6th February 2023
Latest Ofsted and CQC review shows improvements in Somerset's SEND services
An Ofsted and Care Quality Commission letter has shown improvements in Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) services in Somerset. Inspectors carried out a re-visit of the SEND Local Area Partnership (Somerset County Council, NHS Somerset and schools) in late 2022, and released their letter, detailing progress to the Partnership on Wednesday 1 February.1st February 2023
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 Track