The constituency of the Forest of Dean was established in 1997 and includes areas of Gloucestershire west of the River Severn. Laying on the Welsh border, the core of the constituency consists of the Royal Forest of Dean itself, which was established by William the Conqueror nearly a thousand years ago and is one of the last surviving Royal Forests in England. The seat has a rich industrial and mining history, evidenced by the market towns of Coleford and Cinderford, and the old port of Lydney, from where coal mined in the Forest of Dean coalfield would start its journey to all parts of the world. The Dean’s rich industrial heritage and spectacular natural beauty unsurprisingly means tourism is an increasingly important aspect of Forest life, not to mention its attraction of film and television producers.
Forest of Dean Conservative Association is a voluntary body that promotes the election of Conservatives to elected positions in the Forest of Dean.
The Association is run by a Management Team comprising:
President - Rufus Ogilvie-Smals
Acting Chair - Duncan Hall
Deputy Chair, Political - Nick Evans
Deputy Chair, Membership and Fundraising - Position Vacant
Treasurer - Jonathan Beeston
Please do contact us if you wish to help us by either joining, volunteering or even becoming a candidate.