Following the publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) by government, Forest of Dean District Council will begin work to review the current agreed Local Plan strategy and explore alternative strategic options for the district, before going out to public consultation later in the year. 

Residents across the Forest of Dean District are being encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote, apply for a postal vote if required, and apply for photographic identification if needed, ahead of the local elections on Thursday, 1 May 2025. 

Forest of Dean District Council has agreed on revised plans for the regeneration of Five Acres, with new leisure, community and commercial facilities to be developed as part of the Levelling Up the Forest programme. 

Forest of Dean District Councillors have voted unanimously to support an application to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to designate the Forest of Dean District as a biosphere, helping to support the long-term sustainability of the district's environment and economy.