Green light for Five Acres: Construction start date officially set
Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to confirm that contractual agreements have now been finalised with lead contractor Willmott Dixon. This signals the exciting next step in delivering modern, high-quality leisure facilities at Five Acres, with initial site setup and construction intended to begin on 27 April 2026.
Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority
Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to Government, outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of its long-term devolution pathway.
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 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.
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.
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Green light for Five Acres: Construction start date officially set
Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to confirm that contractual agreements have now been finalised with lead contractor Willmott Dixon. This signals the exciting next step in delivering modern, high-quality leisure facilities at Five Acres, with initial site setup and construction intended to begin on 27 April 2026.
Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority
Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to Government, outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of its long-term devolution pathway.
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.