Coleford Town Council

11/11/2026

🌺 Remembrance Day Service today 🌺

Coleford Town Council will be marking Remembrance Day at the Clock Tower today, Wednesday 11 November. Everyone is welcome to join us.

📍 Clock Tower, Coleford
🕙 10.50am: Gather
🕙 10.55am: Wreath laying
🕚 11.00am: Act of Remembrance (2 minutes silence)
🕚 11.02am: Singing from St John’s C of E Academy

Please arrive in good time so we can begin the silence together. We hope to see you there.

10/11/2026

📢 REMINDER: Citizens Advice drop-in is back tomorrow!
Our Citizens Advice drop-in is on again tomorrow at Coleford Town Council.
📅 Wednesday 11 November
🕤 9.30am to 12 noon
📍 Coleford Town Council, 4 Mushet Walk, Coleford, GL16 8BQ (next to Great Oaks charity shop)
Citizens Advice can help with things like money worries, housing, work, benefits and other problems you might need a hand with.
No appointment needed, just drop in. It’s held every Wednesday.
Please share this with anyone who might find it useful. 💙

09/11/2026

🚧 Staunton Road (A4136): drop-in session 🚧

Many of us use Staunton Road to get between Coleford and Monmouth. Monmouthshire County Council is developing a permanent repair after routine maintenance found gaps beneath the road surface, raising concerns about the stability of the road and slope below.

Three areas need stabilising, which will mean full road closures while the work is carried out. The council says it will keep these as short as possible. No dates have been set yet.

Monmouthshire County Council is holding a drop-in session where people can ask questions and speak directly with council officers. No appointment needed.

📅 Wednesday 18 November
🕑 2pm to 7pm
📍 St James Community Hall, Wyesham Road, Monmouth NP25 3NF

You can also sign up for email updates on the council’s Staunton Road web page:
https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/highways-projects-faqs/staunton-road/

08/11/2026

Thanks to all those who came out this morning to join the community of Coleford at the Remembrance Day Parade and Service.

Thanks to Pastor Sam Davis, Bea Erskine, Andy Tootell, Paul from Forest of Dean Brass, Coleford Community Choir, Coleford Christmas Lights volunteers, Nic and Nina Biddle, Neal Harden, and all those who joined the parade, carried a Standard or placed a wreath.

06/11/2026

🕊️ COLEFORD TOWN COUNCIL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE - Sunday 8th November and 11th November ❤️

Join us by the Clock Tower to honour and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. 🌺

📆 Sunday 8th November and Wednesday 11th November
⏰ 10.50am
📍Clock Tower, Coleford

06/11/2026

🎆✨ COLEFORD FIREWORKS! ✨🎆

Looking for a fantastic evening of family fun? Why not head along to this brilliant Community Fireworks Evening, organised by St John's C of E Academy PTA! ❤️

Bring your family and friends along and enjoy an evening of spectacular reduced noise fireworks, fun and community spirit! 🎇

📅 Date: TONIGHT - Friday 6th November
⏰ Time: Gates open at 5.30pm, Fireworks start at 7pm
📍 Location: Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Coleford, GL16 8DS
🎟️ Tickets/Entry: £5 per ticket or £15 family ticket.

🚶 IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION: Please be aware that there is NO ONSITE PARKING available. Walking to the event is strongly advised. Please plan your journey accordingly.

06/11/2026

Spatial Development Strategy (SDS)

Planning provides homes, creates jobs, improves services and supports a better quality of life in Gloucestershire.

The planning system is changing. A new Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) will help make the big decisions about how Gloucestershire should grow and change over the long-term. Local Plans will continue to play an important part in local decision-making.

You can get involved by completing the online survey, coming along to one of our in-person drop-in events or joining one of our four online events.

Local drop in event:

📍 Coleford Library
📆 Tuesday 10 November,
⏰ 3.30-6pm

Or register for a Webinar Event:

Saturday 7 November, 10am-11am
Monday 9 November, 7-8pm
Wednesday 11 November, 2-3pm
Monday 23 November, 6-7pm

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/spatial-development-strategy-sds/have-your-say/

Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to help shape Gloucestershire's future.

We're asking people across the county to share their views as a new Spatial Development Strategy is developed to help guide future housing, jobs, transport, infrastructure and environmental planning.

Your feedback will help identify the priorities, opportunities and challenges that should be considered as the strategy develops.

Find out more and have your say 👉 https://orlo.uk/spatial_strategy_DGN0L

05/11/2026

A lovely way to spend Saturday evening ..

An evening of music, memory, and community spirit. 🌹🎶

Come along this Saturday, November 7th at 7:00 PM to Coleford Baptist Church for our special Remembrance Concert featuring the talented Coleford Community Choir and the Lydbrook Band!

🎟️ Programmes are just £5 (includes a raffle ticket!)
☕ Refreshments available during the interval
❤️ All proceeds support the Poppy Appeal

Let’s fill the church and raise our voices for an incredible cause. See you there!

05/11/2026

Coleford Together Community Meeting

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕥 10.30am – 12.30pm
📍 The Bank, 19 St John Street, Coleford GL16 8AP

04/11/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS LANTERN WORKSHOPS! ✨🏮

Get creative and help us light up the Coleford Christmas Lights Switch-On Parade! 🎅🎄

Join in to make your very own festive lantern and be part of the Christmas magic!

📍The Bank, 19 Market Place, Coleford
📅 Workshop dates: 8th November & 16th November
⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm
🎨 No need to book - just turn up and get creative!

Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your friends and family and help us make this year’s parade shine