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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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Biosphere Consultation - Have Your say!

Matt Bishop MP is conducting a survey on the Forest of Dean District Council Biosphere bid.  The link below goes to the survey.

https://www.matt-bishop.org/haveyoursay

WDPC Biosphere Statement

The Council will be discussing a Biosphere Response to Forest of Dean District Council at our meeting on 1st July 2026.

Local Plan Submission

Casual Vacancy Notice Christchurch 2026- MC Passing

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Speed Reduction Achieved By VAS Unit Placement

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Help shape a future vision for development in Gloucestershire

  Public Engagement Events Saturday 7 November, 10am-11am: Webinar 7 November Webinar Link  Monday 9 November, 7-8pm: Webinar 9 November Webinar Link  Tuesday 10 November, 3.30-6pm: Drop-in event at Coleford Library  Wednesday 11 November, 2-3pm: Webinar 11 November Webinar Link  Wednesday 18 November, 3.30-6pm: Drop-in event at Cheltenham Library  Monday 23 November, 3.30-6pm: Drop-in event […]

Remembrance Invitation, Bream

Bream Gardening Show

M5 Weekend Closures

National Highways M5 closure this weekend 🚧   The M5 will be closed between junctions 11-12 this weekend from Friday 16 October 11pm to Monday 19 October 6am   National Highways will be carrying out essential work to demolish the Uphill Court and Grove Court footbridges over the M5 between junctions 11 and 12. The bridges […]

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