Coleford Town Council is to look into the siting of polling stations within the parish. Parishioners have raised their concerns that some polling stations are too far away from their homes.

At the Council meeting on April 27 Councillors agreed that nothing could be done for this election but were pleased that this issue had been raised. They all agreed that action needed to be taken before the local elections next year.  Mayor of Coleford,  Sue Merrikin said ” It is important that the siting of polling stations does not deter people from exercising their democratic right. As a Council we understand the huge task the Forest of Dean District Council face in organising a district wide election. So we are going to look at our parish and try and come up with some positive suggestions about where polling stations could be sited”

Coleford Town Council is carrying out an audit of all the grit bins in the parish. The Council wants to make sure before next winter that grit bins are well situated and properly maintained. Although the grit bins are the responsibility of the County Council the Town Council can have a real say on where bins are situated.  The Public safety committee will be looking at their findings later this month. If you would like to make a comment please do via this website.

Coleford Town Council wants to thank those people who selflessly give up their time to help other people in the parish. Do you know someone who runs a club, for old or young or maybe is a good neighbour and is always their to help others?

You could nominate them as a Coleford Treasure .

In October 2010 the Town Council will be giving 5 Awards to its Treasures

To thank those people who freely give their time for the community

If you know someone who deserves a BIG THANK YOU please contact:

Coleford Town Council

Write: 2 The Town House, Lords Hill Walk, Coleford GL16 8BD

Tel: 01594 832103

Web: http://www.colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Email: info@colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk