30 November 2025 - Recreation
Fund our village cricket club for free!
Alvington and Woolaston Cricket Club needs your help!
Welcome to Alvington
Alvington is an English civil parish within the district of Forest of Dean and the county of Gloucestershire
Alvington is a charming village near Lydney in Gloucestershire, nestled on the edge of the Forest of Dean along the A48. It combines rural tranquillity with a strong sense of community, hosting an annual Summer Fun Day that brings residents together for games and festivities. The village also marks special occasions with traditional beacon lighting, and in the colder months, locals enjoy cosy winter pudding and quiz nights. With its historic church, welcoming pubs, and scenic countryside walks, Alvington offers both heritage and vibrant village life.
Contact Info
Forthcoming Meetings
Council Meeting – 7th May 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
Events
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28 June 2026 - 12:00 to 17:00
Alvington Summer Fun Day
Join us for Village Fun Day — a full afternoon of games, stalls, great food, and community cheer. Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy a brilliant day out on the village green. Everyone’s welcome!
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Councilor Applications
submit an application to become parish councilor.
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Alvington Summer Fun Day
Fun day information
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Forest of Dean District Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Chris McFarling
Chris.McFarling@fdean.gov.uk, chris.mcfarling@gloucestershire.gov.uk
District and County Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
590
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District
Forest of Dean
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County
Gloucestershire
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Region
South East
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Country
England
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Postcode District
GL13, GL15
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Dialling Code
01594
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Police Force
Gloucestershire Police Force
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Fire Authority
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Gloucestershire CCG