Forest of Dean school children funded to take part in Eco-Schools award
Children at 10 schools across the Forest of Dean are discovering ways they can help to care for the environment thanks to funding from Forest of Dean District Council, which has allowed them to take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools programme.
New Active Travel maps available for locations across the Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean District Council has provided Active Travel Grant funding to Canopy Creative Network to produce new illustrated maps displaying accessible active travel routes at Soudley Ponds, Linear Park in Cinderford and Cyril Hart Arboretum at Speech House.
Planning Committee approves Redmarley housing application
Forest of Dean District Council can confirm that yesterday its Development Management Committee approved retrospective planning permission for a pair of semi-detached houses on the previously approved development at Rock Meadow, Redmarley.
Record number of residents seek support from Warm and Well service to cut energy bills and improve home comfort
New figures from Forest of Dean District Council’s Warm and Well partner show a dramatic increase in the number of residents seeking advice and support to make their homes more energy efficient.
Save the Wye: Council hosts exhibition by local artists to help highlight the cause
Local artists from the Save the Wye group are exhibiting their powerful work at Forest of Dean District Council’s Coleford offices, helping to raise awareness about the state of the River Wye. The Council is proud to host the exhibition, recognising that its message strongly supports the Council’s ongoing efforts to protect local waterways and promote environmental responsibility.
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Forest of Dean District Council congratulates local honourees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Forest of Dean District Council is proud to congratulate two exceptional local individuals who have been awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honours in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Forest of Dean school children funded to take part in Eco-Schools award
Children at 10 schools across the Forest of Dean are discovering ways they can help to care for the environment thanks to funding from Forest of Dean District Council, which has allowed them to take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools programme.

New Active Travel maps available for locations across the Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean District Council has provided Active Travel Grant funding to Canopy Creative Network to produce new illustrated maps displaying accessible active travel routes at Soudley Ponds, Linear Park in Cinderford and Cyril Hart Arboretum at Speech House.