Who's who and what's where in Newent — from the Town Council and schools to clubs, charities and community groups.
The council closest to you, based at Newent Community Centre on Ross Road.
Community Centre, Annexe Building, Rear of Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BD · 01531 820638
Looks after Newent Lake and Park, the Arboretum, the Market House and other town facilities, issues fishing permits, and holds regular public meetings where residents can raise local issues.
Parish councils within about 5 miles of Newent
The villages around Newent have their own parish councils and community news.
Aston Ingham · Bromesberrow · Dymock · Gorsley & Kilcot · Hartpury · Huntley · Kempley · Lea · Linton · Longhope · Oxenhall · Pauntley · Redmarley D'Abitot · Rudford & Highleadon · Staunton & Corse · Taynton · Tibberton · Upleadon · Upton Bishop
Forest of Dean District Council · Gloucestershire County Council
Bins, council tax, planning, roads, schools and social care are run by the larger councils. See Local Services for contact details.
Doctors, dentists, pharmacies and health support in and around Newent.
Newent Doctors Practice, Holts Health Centre, Watery Lane · 01531 820689
The town's GP surgery. For urgent help when it's closed, call NHS 111.
Town centre
Newent Dental Care on Court Lane and Day Lewis Pharmacy on Broad Street. Full details, hospitals and emergency numbers are on our Local Services page.
Newent Association for the Disabled
Local charity providing day services and community transport for older and disabled people in and around Newent.
From first days at school to sixth form and lifelong learning.
Nurseries, primary, secondary, special schools and college
Head teachers, phone numbers, addresses and websites for every school in and around Newent.
Glebe Way, GL18 1BL
The town's primary schools, sharing one site and working together as a federation — Glebe for Reception to Year 2 and Picklenash for Years 3 to 6.
Watery Lane
Secondary school and sixth form serving Newent and the surrounding villages.
High Street
Free computers and Wi-Fi, reading groups and activities for all ages.
For people no longer in full-time work
Learn, share and socialise through a wide range of interest groups run by members.
Local people helping local people.
Newent
Provides emergency food to local people in need. Donation points include the Co-op and the United Reformed Church.
Newent
Community kitchen project in Newent — see their page for the latest sessions and how to get involved.
Run by Newent Initiative Trust
A safe, friendly place for young people to meet up, relax and take part in activities.
Newent
Somewhere to make, mend, chat and share skills — open to all.
Newent
Volunteers raising money and running projects for good causes locally and further afield.
Oxenhall and Newent
Volunteer-led restoration of the old canal — new helpers always welcome.
Places of worship that also host many community activities.
Church Street
Newent's Church of England parish church.
Newent
Local church that also runs Newent Community Centre on Ross Road.
Newent
Roman Catholic church, part of the Forest of Dean Catholic parish.
Get involved — there's something for every age and interest.
Places to meet and services everyone can use.
Ross Road, GL18 1BD · 01531 822667
Accessible rooms for hire for groups, classes and events.
Newent
Hall available to hire for parties, meetings and community events.
Gloucestershire County Council
On-demand minibus you can book for journeys where regular buses don't run.
Emergency numbers, bins, buses and more
Everything from power cuts and water to recycling centres and council contacts.
Run a club, group or charity in the Newent area that isn't listed, or spotted something out of date? Call GMT Solutions on 01531 888256 and we'll add or update it free of charge.
