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Nature & Climate Strategy Consultation - Press Cover

Community feedback sought on Nature and Climate Emergency Strategy

Forest of Dean District Council invites residents, businesses and organisations to submit their thoughts on the new Nature and Climate Emergency strategy, with a consultation open until 04 May 2026. 

LIFT - Support FODDC

LIFT helps Forest of Dean District Council secure over £219,000 in financial support for local residents

Forest of Dean District Council has delivered more than £219,400 in annual financial support to residents and helped 2,575 people improve their financial resilience for the future, thanks to the council’s targeted use of the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) analytics platform. 

Biosphere-3

UNESCO Biosphere bid to secure lasting legacy for the Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean District Council is drafting a formal UNESCO submission nomination form, as part of its bid for the area to be recognised as a biosphere.