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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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WDPC Biosphere Statement

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

Casual Vacancy Notice Parkend 2026- AM Resignation

Casual Vacancy Notice Christchurch 2026- MC Passing

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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 […]

Temporary Road Closure and Restriction – Various Roads

Road Closure Parkend to Viney Hill

Blanket Road Closure – Various Roads – West Dean

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