Welcome to Lydney

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Introduction

Lydney covers approximately eight square miles, and stands on the north bank of the UK’s longest river, the River Severn, it is the gateway to the glorious Royal Forest of Dean by road, rail and sea.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	2,825 hectares
Population	9,127 (2021)
Density	323 people/km2
Mean age	41.7
Ward	Lydney East
District	Forest of Dean
Postcodes	GL15
ONS ID	E04004313

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Council

Contact details for Lydney Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Lydney Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Lydney Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Lydney Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Lydney Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Lydney Parish.

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Local News

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Warning to walkers in the Forest of Dean after nails and tacks are found on footpaths

Published: 12th Dec 2023

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Fire caused £45000 worth of damage to vintage carriage at Dean Forest Railway station

Published: 23rd Oct 2023

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Gloucestershire hospitals for sale as NHS transitions to new site

Published: 9th Oct 2023