FOLLOWING Lydney Coastal Community Team’s successful application to the government’s Coastal Revival Fund last summer, Forest of Dean District Council will now receive £50,000 towards the repair and refurbishment of the historic sea gates at Lydney Harbour.

It is hoped that, when combined with other partner funds, work will be able to begin later this year to repair the outer sea gates as part of the ongoing improvements and regeneration taking place in the local area.

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