Forest of Dean District Council has supplied emergency kits which help to stem traumatic bleeding in a medical emergency to the four main towns in the Forest of Dean. The kits will be installed in accessible locations in Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney and Newent, as well as locations such as Pedal-A-Bikeaway at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre.

Young eco-champions across the Forest of Dean are celebrating after eight local schools achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag - a global mark of excellence in environmental education and action. 

Following a Full Council meeting which took place Thursday 24 July 2025, Forest of Dean District Councillors have agreed to proceed with the next stage of its local plan, with a public consultation beginning on 31 July and running until 11 September 2025. 

Forest of Dean residents who are living in cold, hard-to-heat homes are being urged to apply for significant home energy upgrades that are available thanks to a new government-funded initiative delivered through Forest of Dean District Council. 

Nineteen residents from Coleford have come together to create an inspiring community-led vision for the future of their town, responding to the challenges of climate change while promoting fairness and wellbeing.