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Wyedean Housing Association

5 days ago

Our in-person Local Plan community events start soon, with the first taking place at Corse and Staunton Village Hall on 11 February 2025.

We'll be at venues across the Forest over the next few weeks and this will give you the opportunity to look at the Revised Draft Local Plan proposed, and to talk to officers and staff from the Council about the process and the key milestones.

The consultation opens 04 February 2026.

Our in-person events will be at the following venues 👇

11 February 2026 – Corse and Staunton Village Hall, Gloucester Road, Corse, GL19 3RQ (2:00pm – 5:00pm)

17 February 2026 – Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT. (3:30pm – 6:30pm)

18 February 2026 Cinderford Town Council Offices, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA (3:30pm - 6:30pm)

23 February 2026 - Newent Community Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Watery Lane, Newent GL18 1QA (3:00pm – 6:00pm)

25 February 2026 – Sedbury and Beachley Village Hall, King Alfreds Road, Sedbury, NP16 7AG (3:00pm – 6:00pm)

28 February 2026 – Huntley Village Hall, North Road, Huntley, GL19 3DU (9:00am - 12noon)

04 March 2026 - Coleford District Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos, GL16 8HG (3:00pm – 6:00pm) ... See MoreSee Less

Wyedean Housing Association

5 days ago

Click or Call First | Ill or injured, but not life threatening? Discover how Community Minor Injury and Illness Units can help you.

🏥CMIIUs can treat children and adults for a range of minor injuries and illnesses, in a calm environment and there is free parking. People are seen and treated promptly based on clinical need.

👩‍⚕️Staffed by highly trained nurses and paramedics, there are 6 units across the county and you don’t need to live in that area to use one.

🕗The CMIIUs are open from 8am to 8pm every day (the last walk-in patient is seen at 7.30pm), including weekends.

They can offer advice and treatment for things like:
• Sprains
• Simple fractures
• Simple wounds
• Minor burns
• Minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness
• Minor illnesses (earaches, sore throats etc)
• Skin problems such as rashes, bites, stings, infections
• Eye conditions like conjunctivitis
• Emergency contraception.

📍There are CMIIUs at:
• Cirencester Hospital
• Forest of Dean Community Hospital, Cinderford
• North Cotswold Hospital, Moreton in Marsh
• Stroud General Hospital
• Tewkesbury Hospital
• Vale Community Hospital, Dursley.

📱Please contact NHS 111 by phone or online for an initial assessment. If appropriate, NHS 111 will arrange an MIIU appointment for you. It’s still possible to just walk in, but you may have to wait longer to be seen.

For more on CMIIUs, click www.asapglos.nhs.uk or check the ASAP Glos NHS app. ... See MoreSee Less

Wyedean Housing Association

2 weeks ago

Struggling to keep up with rent or Council Tax payments? Extra help may be available.

The Council has a limited fund to support residents who are finding things especially difficult right now.

If you already receive Council Tax Support but are still finding it hard to manage your payments, you may be able to get additional help through the Exceptional Support Fund.

This fund could help for example, if you’re facing unexpected financial difficulties or personal challenges that make it harder to pay your rent or Council Tax.

Each application is considered individually, so if you’re struggling, it’s always worth checking whether you qualify.

We know times are tough - don’t face it alone.
www.fdean.gov.uk/council-tax-and-benefits/council-tax-support/ ... See MoreSee Less

Wyedean Housing Association

2 weeks ago

A reminder that Christmas tree collections are continuing tomorrow for those who haven't had their collection yet 🎄.

If you have a real Christmas tree you would like us to collect, please leave it at the kerbside on your scheduled garden waste collection day. We will be collecting until Friday 23 January.

You don't need to be a garden waste subscriber - we will collect trees from all households. Trees should be reduced in size to a maximum of 1.3 metre sections to help crews. Decorations and stands must have been removed.

Check your collection day: www.fdean.gov.uk/binday ... See MoreSee Less

Wyedean Housing Association

2 weeks ago

Gloucestershire's Community Minor Injury and Illness Units (CMIIUs) are there for you this winter.

CMIIUs, like the one in Stroud, are open from 8am until 8pm daily (last 'walk ins' at 7.30pm). There's free parking and patients are seen and treated promptly based on their clinical needs.

You can contact NHS 111 by phone or online for an initial assessment. If appropriate, NHS 111 will arrange an CMIIU appointment for you. It’s still possible to just walk in, but you may have to wait longer to be seen.

✅ MIIUs treat:
sprains, simple fractures, simple wounds, minor burns, minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness, minor illnesses (earaches, sore throats etc), rashes, bites, stings, infections and eye conditions like conjunctivitis. You can also get emergency contraception.

❌They *do not* treat head injuries with loss of consciousness, alcohol related conditions, overdoses, complicated or serious injuries, long standing or major illnesses.

Find the locations of the MIIUs and more information about them here: www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/miius/ or on the ASAP Glos NHS website and app. ... See MoreSee Less

Wyedean Housing Association

3 weeks ago

The energy price cap has risen by 0.2% taking the average annual energy bill to £1,758. This increase may seem small, but energy bills are still 69% higher (around £700 more) than in winter 2020/21.

With the wider cost of living crisis, many people have less ability to absorb these costs.

If you're struggling to keep up with energy bills, or already dealing with energy debt, you don't have to manage it alone.

Our Warm & Well partner service can help with:
💡 practical, personalised energy advice
💸 energy grants and funding, such as the Warm Homes Local Grant
📞 speaking to your energy supplier on your behalf
🤝 support to manage or reduce energy debt.

Don’t wait until things feel unmanageable - reach out today.
📞 0800 500 3076
warmandwell.co.uk/ ... See MoreSee Less