It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of Councillor Mike Garland Michael retired to the Forest of Dean in 2003 with his beloved wife Kathy after a successful career as a...

What is a Parish Council? A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local...

Your local area needs you! If you are interested in making a difference, have a few hours per month to spare and would like a say in how your precept money (parish council tax) is spent, then why...

 CASUAL VACANCY NOTICE PARISH OF  DRYBROOK  RUARDEAN HILL DIVISION 2 WARD   Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Cllr Jacky Johnston   A vacancy exists in the...

Following a discussion at our June Parish Council meeting, we have made the decision to close the public toilets in the village with immediate effect, pending feedback from Forest of Dean District...

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An explanation regarding the Precept increase Unfortunately there has been little or no proper financial management of the Parish Council budget for some considerable years. Precept increases for...

What is a Parish Council? A Parish Council is a type of local authority found in England which is the lowest, or first, tier of local government. They are elected bodies and have variable tax...

19 October 2023 Stakeholder briefing   Drybrook Surgery update: contract awarded   Dear Community Partner Further to my most recent letter in May 2023, I am delighted to inform you that NHS...

The Forest of Dean Neighbourhood Watch AGM is being held at The Main Place, Coleford in the upstairs meeting room on Thursday 19th October at 7.30pm. You will be able to get information on what is...