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Please note the Parish Council Offices at the West Dean Centre will be closed on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th October 2023

Welcome to the website of West Dean Parish Council.

The Civil Parish covers half of the forested area of the Dean and includes many of the old working areas of the Forest and several villages.

The offices of the Council are based at the West Dean Centre in Bream. The Council meets at the West Dean Centre and often at locations around the area.

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Met Office Weather Warning

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Yellow warning for South West England

 

Wind

 

Between 00:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 4 Oct 2025 and 19:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 4 Oct 2025

 

Headline

Storm Amy will bring a period of strong and gusty winds to parts of England and Wales on Saturday

What to expect

  • Possibly some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are possible.

Latest news

Closure High Street, Bream

High Street, Bream This road will be closed (as per the plan below) on the 17th November 2025 to 20th November 2025 to allow for works by Wales and West Utilities. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained. If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk  

Amended dates for the closure of Lydney Rd Yorkley

Please be advised that this closure will now take place from 25th November 2025 to 27th November 2025

Temporary Road Closure – B4234 New Road – West Dean – Forest of Dean – 20/10/2025 until 25/10/2025

Temporary Road Closure – 400165 Holly Lane – West Dean – Forest of Dean – 22/10/2025 to 28/10/2025

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