Planning meeting 27/05/26 @ 7pm
The Parish Council will be holding a planning meeting at the Hub on Weds 27th May 2026 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome13th May 2026
Welcome to the official website of Coleford Parish Council
Save Hackmead Views: campaign launches ahead of consultation on 40-acre Somerset solar farm
The campaign warns of “creeping” development on historic ridge as Phase 2 of Ash Farm Solar emerges after initial planning approval.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
13th May 2026
Pitch Levelling at Highbury Playing Field
The Parish Council has issued the following statement.25th April 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro125981E - Ham Hill, Leigh-on-Mendip and Coleford
The works are expected to commence on 18th June 2026 and last for 7 days to enable Proconect to carry out ducting and cabling works on behalf of Openreach.22nd May 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro254714E - Ham Hill, Coleford
The works are expected to commence on 18th June 2026 and last for 10 hours (08:00 - 18:00) to enable Morrison Telecom Services Ltd to carry out poling works on behalf of Openreach.22nd May 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro270988E - Lipyeate Lane, Coleford
The works are expected to commence on 16th June 2026 and last for 6 hours (09:30 - 15:30) to enable Openreach to carry out pole testing works.22nd May 2026
Emergency Road Closure: – ttro903326E-SC-Little Field Lane, Stratton On The Fosse
Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (emergency) road closure at Little Field Lane, Stratton on the Fosse and Holcombe which commenced on 03rd June 2026 - 24th June (00:00 - 23:59) for a total of 21 days.21st May 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro056818E - Douglas Yates Close Footpath, Coleford
The works are expected to commence on 10th June 2026 and last for 2 days to enable Bristol Water to replace stop taps.18th May 2026
Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
@wessexwater will be holding a drop-in session in Shepton Mallet Library, 2 Market Place, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AZ on Friday 19th June at 10-12 to answer all your water related questions.To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins
13th May 2026
Aged between 75 and 79? You can protect yourself from serious lung infection
Contact your GP for an appointment11th February 2026
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
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
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
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