Residents asked to 'rescue' their recyclables for national Recycle Week
With national Recycle Week (14-20 October) underway, residents in the Forest of Dean are being asked to support this year’s campaign by rescuing recyclable items from their rubbish bins to prevent them going to waste.
Forest of Dean District Council to review polling districts, places and stations
Residents of the Forest of Dean are being asked to share their views of current polling districts, places and stations in the district as part of a new review.
Grants of up to £15,000 available to help with active travel solutions
Community groups and organisations across the Forest of Dean are invited to apply for a £15,000 grant from the Forest of Dean Active Travel Grant Scheme (ATGS) to help fund projects that support and encourage active travel for residents.
Forest of Dean resident sentenced over animal welfare offences
A Forest of Dean Resident has pleaded guilty at a hearing in Gloucester Crown Court on 20 June 2024 for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Chaxhill resident, Mr Edward Rafferty pleaded guilty to offences of failing to meet an animal’s needs, causing unnecessary suffering to dogs, selling dogs without a licence and boarding dogs without a licence. In addition, he pleaded guilty to an offence relating to the Fraud Act 2006.
Council working to help the Armed Forces community across the Forest
Forest of Dean District Council is working with organisations who provide support to ex Armed Forces members, serving members and their families to better understand what support is available, identify the challenges and gaps in services, and to develop conversations and stronger links within the community.
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Residents asked to 'rescue' their recyclables for national Recycle Week
With national Recycle Week (14-20 October) underway, residents in the Forest of Dean are being asked to support this year’s campaign by rescuing recyclable items from their rubbish bins to prevent them going to waste.
Work continues to bring Five Acres back within budget
Forest of Dean District Council remains committed to delivering the regeneration of the Five Acres site, despite the challenges faced so far and is working hard to get the project back within budget so that construction can begin.
Forest of Dean District Council to review polling districts, places and stations
Residents of the Forest of Dean are being asked to share their views of current polling districts, places and stations in the district as part of a new review.