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Two Rivers Housing and FoDDC officers

Residential roads in Lydney get an autumn tidy-up

A two-day ‘Project Bloom’ pilot has brought a fresh burst of community spirit to Lydney, as Forest of Dean District Council officers, waste contractor Ubico, housing partners, and local residents teamed up to enhance residential areas.

Local Plan - Press Release Cover-2

Over 2200 comments received in response to Forest of Dean Local Plan

The Forest of Dean Revised Draft Local Plan continues to take shape, with the Council receiving over 2200 comments in response to the latest consultation to help decide the future direction of the plan. 

Cllr Andy Moore Recycle Week 2025

District Council asks residents to challenge themselves this Recycle Week

Recycle Week, 22–28 September, is an opportunity to celebrate recycling successes in the Forest of Dean and to raise awareness of how we can all reduce waste and lessen our impact on the environment. Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to get involved by challenging themselves to see how much more they can recycle.