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Council bolsters its approach to flood risk management

Forest of Dean District Council has agreed to strengthen its approach to flood risk management by dedicating more resources to inspecting critical water courses and ensuring their repair, lobbying and monitoring water companies, developing flood prevention schemes and exploring natural flood management schemes. 

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£1.8 million Business Rate relief for Forest of Dean businesses

Forest of Dean businesses operating in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors will benefit from £1,884,203.54 in Business Rate relief for the 2023/24 financial year. The relief will benefit 335 businesses in Forest of Dean. 

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Forest of Dean Growth Hub to receive £79,000 funding to create jobs and support business

The Forest of Dean District Council has allocated £79,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support the Growth Hub to create new jobs and support local businesses.