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Council pledges its support for Reclaim the Night 2026

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:05:00 Z

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.

Thermal Camera Loan Scheme Transfers to Forest Community Energy

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council's popular Thermal Camera Loan Scheme will now be operated by Forest Community Energy, enabling residents to continue benefiting from the free service and help improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Residents invited to have their say on the future of recycling bring bank sites

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 Z

Residents are being invited to share their views on the future of recycling bring banks across the Forest of Dean.

More Forest of Dean schools invited to join award-winning Eco-Schools programme

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z

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.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:49:00 Z

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.

Residents invited to have their say on Council Tax Support

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:25:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to take part in a consultation on its Council Tax Support scheme for working-age residents.

The consultation gives people the opportunity to share their views on the support available to help eligible households pay their Council Tax and will help shape future decision-making.

Forest of Dean District Council recognised nationally for nature recovery work

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:46:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council has been recognised on a national stage after being shortlisted for the Planning for Nature Recovery Award at the 2026 Nature 2030 Political Purpose Awards.

Statement from the Leader of Forest of Dean District Council on Local Government Reorganisation

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council is continuing to seek clarity from Government following the announcement that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) proposals affecting Gloucestershire will be paused while a review is undertaken.

Councillors see first-hand the vital role of Forest leisure centres

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:34:00 Z

Cabinet members from Forest of Dean District Council have been given a behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of facilities, activities and services available at the district's four leisure centres during a series of visits hosted by Freedom Leisure.

Forest of Dean District Council has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:49:00 Z

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Deborah Oakley was sentenced for offences in relation to the Animal Welfare Act. Ms. Oakley pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to one dog and three fish and of failing to meet the needs of animals in her care.