Emergency services
999 or 112
Police, fire, ambulance and coastguard when life or property is at risk or a crime is in progress.
Local Services
Need help quickly? Useful numbers and services for Newent and the surrounding area, all in one place.
🚨 Emergency Contacts
Keep these numbers handy. In a life-threatening emergency always dial 999.
NHS 111
Call 111 or use 111.nhs.uk
Urgent medical help or advice when it isn't a 999 emergency, 24 hours a day.
Police non-emergency
101
Report a crime that has already happened or get police advice.
Power cut
105
Free national number to report or get updates on a power cut, whoever supplies your electricity.
Gas emergency
0800 111 999
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak — leave the property and call straight away, 24 hours a day.
Floodline
0345 988 1188
Environment Agency flood warnings and advice for your area.
🩺 Healthcare
Local health services for Newent and the surrounding villages.
Newent Doctors Practice
Holts Health Centre, Watery Lane, GL18 1BA · 01531 820689
The town's GP surgery, open Monday to Friday 8am–6:30pm. Out of hours, call NHS 111.
Day Lewis Pharmacy
19 Broad Street, GL18 1AQ · 01531 820443
Town-centre pharmacy for prescriptions and health advice.
Newent Dental Care
4 Court Lane, GL18 1AR · 01531 822149
Dental practice in the town centre. For urgent dental problems out of hours, call NHS 111.
Forest of Dean Community Hospital
Steam Mills Road, Cinderford, GL14 3HY
The area's community hospital, including a minor injury and illness unit. Check opening times before you travel.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (A&E)
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN · 0300 422 2222
Nearest major hospital with a 24-hour emergency department.
📶 Broadband Providers
Newent is served by the local Openreach telephone exchange, with full-fibre being rolled out across Gloucestershire.
Check what's available at your address
Ofcom checker
See which broadband and mobile services and speeds are available at your postcode before you choose a provider.
Openreach full fibre
Most major providers
Many national providers use the Openreach network. Check whether full fibre has reached your street.
Loop Scorpio
Local wireless broadband · enquiries@loopscorpio.net
Local fixed wireless broadband and VoIP phone provider covering Newent, Clifford's Mesne, Highnam and Ledbury. Service needs line-of-sight to one of their masts, so check your address with them first.
Starlink
Satellite broadband
Satellite broadband from SpaceX that works almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky. A good option for rural homes where fibre and cable speeds are poor. Needs a small dish fitted at your property.
Plusnet
National provider · Openreach network
Broadband and full fibre over the Openreach network, with UK-based customer support. Check what speeds are available at your postcode.
Virgin Media
National provider
Broadband, TV and phone packages. Availability in and around Newent varies from street to street, so check your postcode first.
Local IT help
GMT Solutions · 01531 888256
Need help choosing a provider, setting up Wi-Fi or improving coverage at home or in the office? Talk to your local IT specialists.
💡 Utility Companies
Who to contact about your water, electricity and gas networks.
Water
Check your bill for your supplier
Severn Trent supplies much of Gloucestershire. Not sure who supplies your address? Use the Consumer Council for Water's postcode finder.
Electricity network
National Grid · power cuts 105
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the local power network, whichever company you pay for your electricity.
Gas network
Wales & West Utilities · emergencies 0800 111 999
Looks after the gas pipes in Gloucestershire, including leaks and supply interruptions.
Priority Services Register
Free to join
If you're elderly, disabled, have a medical condition or young children, sign up for extra help from your utility companies during a power cut or supply problem.
🚌 Public Transport
Getting around without a car.
Bus 32: Gloucester – Newent – Ross-on-Wye
Stagecoach West
The main bus link between Newent, Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye, running daily. Check the latest timetable before you travel.
The Daffodil Line
Newent – Ledbury – Ross-on-Wye
Community bus service linking the three market towns and the villages in between.
Newent Community Transport
01531 821227
Door-to-door transport for people who find it hard to use ordinary buses — for appointments, shopping and more.
The Robin: bookable bus
0345 263 8139 · The Robin app
Gloucestershire County Council's on-demand minibus for Newent and the surrounding villages, Monday to Saturday 7am–7pm. No fixed route — book a journey between local stops through The Robin app, online, or by phone (Mon–Fri 8am–4pm).
Forest Routes
01594 812613
Community transport charity serving the Forest of Dean.
Nearest railway stations
Gloucester and Ledbury
Both are around 20 minutes by car. Plan train journeys with National Rail.
🅿️ Parking
Car parks and on-street parking in Newent town centre and within about two miles.
Lewell Street car park
Lewell Street, off High Street, GL18 1AN · Forest of Dean District Council · 01594 810000
The main town centre car park, next to the lake and park. 109 spaces plus 6 disabled bays, a motorcycle bay, a coach space and EV chargers (Connected Kerb app). First hour free; charges apply 8am–6pm Monday to Saturday: 2 hours £1, 3 hours £2, 4 hours £3, over 4 hours £4, weekly ticket £10. Pay at the machine, by card or with PayByPhone (location 804773). Blue Badge holders park free.
Library car park
Behind Newent Library, access from Watery Lane, GL18 1BA
A smaller car park behind the library, handy for the library and Holts Health Centre. Check the signs on arrival for any time limits.
On-street parking in the town centre
Broad Street, Church Street, High Street and Market Square
Newent town centre has up to 2 hours free on-street parking. Check the signs for time limits and no-return times, and don't park on yellow lines or in loading bays. Blue Badge holders can usually park for longer in time-limited bays and for up to 3 hours on yellow lines where there is no loading ban.
Newent Arboretum
Corner of Bradfords Lane, GL18 1QN
A small dedicated car park at the main entrance to the arboretum. Spaces are limited.
Customer and visitor car parks
Within about 2 miles of the town centre
Several businesses and venues have their own car parks for customers and visitors, including 3 Shires and Roses Country Fayre garden centres on Ledbury Road, Newent Golf Club, and Freedom Leisure at Newent Community School. Please only use these when you are visiting.
♻️ Waste and Recycling
Bin collections in Newent are run by Forest of Dean District Council.
Bin collection days
Forest of Dean District Council · 01594 810000
Find your collection day, report a missed bin, order new containers or sign up for garden waste collections.
Newent recycling bank
Lewell Street car park
Drop off glass, cans, plastics, cartons, textiles and shoes.
Household recycling centres
Hempsted (Gloucester) and Oak Quarry (near Coleford)
Free to use for Forest of Dean residents, but you need to book a slot in advance. Hempsted is closed on Thursdays and Oak Quarry on Tuesdays.
🏛️ Local Government Contacts
Three tiers of local government look after Newent, plus the parish councils for the villages within about three miles of the town.
Newent Town Council
Community Centre, Annexe Building, Rear of Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BD · 01531 820638
Local matters including the lake and park, the arboretum, fishing permits and the Market House.
Oxenhall Parish Meeting
Oxenhall · about 1½ miles north-west of Newent
Oxenhall is run by a parish meeting rather than a parish council, so every elector in the parish can come along and have a say on local matters.
Pauntley Parish Council
Pauntley · clerk@pauntleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Parish council for Pauntley: planning comments, footpaths, verges, play areas and other village matters. Meetings are open to the public.
Taynton Parish Council
Taynton · clerk@taynton-pc.gov.uk
Parish council for Taynton: planning comments, footpaths, verges, play areas and other village matters. Meetings are open to the public.
Upleadon Parish Council
Upleadon
Parish council for Upleadon: planning comments, footpaths, verges, play areas and other village matters. Meetings are open to the public.
Gorsley & Kilcot Parish Council
Gorsley and Kilcot
Parish council for Gorsley and Kilcot: planning comments, footpaths, verges, play areas and other village matters. Meetings are open to the public.
Forest of Dean District Council
High Street, Coleford, GL16 8HG · 01594 810000
Bins and recycling, council tax, planning, housing, benefits and environmental health.
Gloucestershire County Council
01452 425000
Roads and potholes, schools, libraries, social care, and household recycling centres.
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