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Coleford Parish Council Grass & Hedge Cutting Contracts
Tenders are invited for a two-year contract1st November 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro360894E - Stock Hill, Coleford and Mells
The works are expected to commence on 18th November 2026 and last for 10.5 hours (07:30 - 18:00) to enable Kier to carry out patching works on behalf of Somerset Council.21st October 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro292176E - Vobster Cross To Hatchet Hill, Mells
The works are expected to commence on 9th November 2026 and last for 3 days to enable Dunmore SW to lay duct on behalf of Openreach.17th October 2026
Parish Council meeting Weds 11th November 2026 at 7pm
The next Coleford Parish Council meeting will take place on Weds 11th November 2026 @ The Hub, Church Street, Coleford @ 7pm.Everyone is welcome.
17th October 2026
PCSO Update on E-Scooters
PCSO Will Mortimer wanted to inform the Parish Council of the efforts being made by the Neighbourhood Policing Team to educate young people in Coleford about the dangers associated with E-Scooters and the legislation governing their use.They remain committed to tackling this issue through both enforcement and community engagement.
Please read the attached PDF
22nd September 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro480547E - Charlton Road, Holcombe and Coleford
The works are expected to commence on 16th October 2026 and last for 10 hours (08:00 - 18:00) to enable Morrison Telecom Services to replace poles on behalf of Openreach.17th September 2026
The Heating Oil Help scheme
The Heating Oil Help scheme is aimed at households who have a low or limited income, depend on oil for heating or hot water, and have less than 300 litres in their tank. Our average household award is £600, which makes a substantial difference.7th September 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro975453E - Pitcot Lane and Green Lane To Bath Road, Stratton on the Fosse
The works are expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and last for 10 hours (08:00 - 18:00) to enable Morrisons Telecom Services to carry out phased poling works on behalf of Openreach (as and when signed on site)28th August 2026
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 2026
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
17th July 2025
Service 184 Frome - Midsomer Norton Saturday Bus Service Reinstated
After a long campaign stretching back over more than a decade, the Service 184 Frome - Midsomer Norton Saturday bus service will be reinstated from the beginning of September 2026.Timetable is attached.
25th July 2026
Pitch Levelling at Highbury Playing Field
The Parish Council has issued the following statement.25th April 2026
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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
Coleford Parish Council meeting dates for 2026/27
The Parish Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month with a planning meeting held later if required. If the planning meeting is going ahead the agenda will be available on the website 3 clear days before the meeting.1st April 2026
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!Report a problem with a streetlight
7th March 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.31st December 2024
What's wrong with bonfires?
Please look at the Environmental Protection UK guide which can be downloaded below.16th September 2024
Could you help out at Coleford Youth Club?
To find out more by scanning the QR code.24th April 2024
Post Office opening hours - Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon
The Post Office is open @ The Hub, The Old School, Church Street, Coleford every Tuesday from 10am to midday.25th July 2025
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
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
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
