Don't let your Halloween pumpkin go to waste
While pumpkin carving has become a Halloween tradition, Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to treat pumpkins as more than just a decoration.
Council EV charging project delivers cleaner travel across the Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean District Council has completed the rollout of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with charging facilities now available at 10 council-owned car park sites across the district.
Council pledges its support for Reclaim the Night 2026
Forest of Dean District Council is proud to support Reclaim the Night 2026, taking place in Cinderford on Friday, 27 November, as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
More Forest of Dean schools invited to join award-winning Eco-Schools programme
Schools across the Forest of Dean are being invited to take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools programme for the 2026/27 academic year, with Forest of Dean District Council once again providing funding to encourage participation.
Forest of Dean District Council has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
On Tuesday, 16 September 2026, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Alex Oakley was sentenced for offences in relation to the Animal Welfare Act. Mr. Oakley pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering and of failing to meet the needs of animals in his care.
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Don't let your Halloween pumpkin go to waste
While pumpkin carving has become a Halloween tradition, Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to treat pumpkins as more than just a decoration.
Council EV charging project delivers cleaner travel across the Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean District Council has completed the rollout of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with charging facilities now available at 10 council-owned car park sites across the district.
Council pledges its support for Reclaim the Night 2026
Forest of Dean District Council is proud to support Reclaim the Night 2026, taking place in Cinderford on Friday, 27 November, as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.