Forest of Dean District Council to support additional tax on second homes
Forest of Dean District Council is supporting emerging new government legislation which will increase the council tax payments on empty and second homes, with the aim of increasing the number of homes available for local people in the area.
New Eco-Schools fund announced by Forest of Dean District Council
A brand-new fund is giving primary school children in the Forest of Dean the chance to learn about the environment and take forward their ideas for how best to protect it.
DEEP opens its doors to underwater research in Tidenham
Forest of Dean District Councillors and staff were recently invited to visit DEEP and given the opportunity to view the exciting plans for the Forest of Dean and the work carried out so far at the pioneering underwater research and development base at Dayhouse Quarry, Tidenham.
Residents invited to celebrate Cinderford at Community Showcase Event
Residents of Cinderford are invited to come together to get involved in a range of activities that celebrates the diverse opportunities that can be found in their local area. On Saturday 30 September Forest of Dean District Council and SGS Forest High School, with the support of local partners, are hosting the Cinderford Community Showcase on the playing field at SGS Forest High.
Forest of Dean Street Wardens win Gold RSPCA award for 10th year in a row
The Forest of Dean District Council’s Street Warden team has won a gold ‘RSPCA PawPrints: Stray Dog Services Award’ for the 10th year running. In addition to this, the team was also awarded a bronze Contingency Planning Award.
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Forest of Dean District Council to support additional tax on second homes
Forest of Dean District Council is supporting emerging new government legislation which will increase the council tax payments on empty and second homes, with the aim of increasing the number of homes available for local people in the area.

New Eco-Schools fund announced by Forest of Dean District Council
A brand-new fund is giving primary school children in the Forest of Dean the chance to learn about the environment and take forward their ideas for how best to protect it.

DEEP opens its doors to underwater research in Tidenham
Forest of Dean District Councillors and staff were recently invited to visit DEEP and given the opportunity to view the exciting plans for the Forest of Dean and the work carried out so far at the pioneering underwater research and development base at Dayhouse Quarry, Tidenham.