Newent Cemetery Heritage Project
Have Your Say on the Future of Newent Cemetery’s Historic Chapels and Lodge
Newent Town Council is inviting residents, cemetery visitors, community organisations and other interested parties to help shape the future of Newent Cemetery’s historic chapels, lodge and wider heritage landscape.
Following feedback received from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Council is carrying out further community consultation before developing any future proposals or submitting a new funding application.
No decisions have been made about the future use of the buildings. The purpose of this consultation is to understand what people value most about the cemetery, how important they believe it is to conserve its heritage assets and what appropriate future uses or improvements the Council’s Working Group should explore.
Newent Cemetery remains an active place of burial, remembrance and quiet reflection. Any proposals developed in the future must respect this primary purpose while helping to conserve the historic chapels, lodge and surrounding landscape for future generations.
The questionnaire asks for views on a range of possible activities and improvements, including heritage displays, local history, family history and genealogy, quiet reflection, memorial services, biodiversity projects, landscape conservation and improved access to information about the cemetery’s history. Respondents can also raise concerns or suggest other ideas for the Working Group to consider.
The results will inform the Working Group’s Options Appraisal and any future funding applications. They will be considered alongside feedback gathered from schools, heritage groups, local organisations and other stakeholders before proposals are brought forward.
How to take part
The questionnaire can be completed online at:
Complete the Newent Cemetery questionnaire
Paper copies are also available from Newent Library. Once completed, questionnaires can be placed in the collection box provided at the library.
The closing date for all responses is 31 August 2026.
For further information or to express an interest in becoming involved with the project, please contact Newent Town Council:
Email: townclerk@newenttowncouncil.gov.uk
Telephone: 01531 820638
We encourage everyone with an interest in Newent Cemetery and its heritage to take part. Your views will help shape the next stage of this important local project.