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Residents thanked for supporting waste and recycling crews during heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:30:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council is thanking residents for their generosity after waste and recycling crews have been receiving offers of cold drinks and ice lollies while working through the recent extreme temperatures.

Council revises local plan approach and agrees move to new Government ‘gateway’ system

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:39:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council has voted to revise its current Local Plan making approach and begin preparing a new plan using the Government’s new ‘gateway’ process, as a result of national government timetabling constraints, significant resident feedback and the need to update and progress the supporting technical evidence base.

Council votes to pause UNESCO Biosphere application process to allow extended consultation

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:37:00 Z

At its Full Council meeting on Thursday 21 May, Forest of Dean District Council considered a motion at Full Council relating to the proposed UNESCO Biosphere designation and agreed to extend the consultation process before making an application to UNESCO. The decision will enable a further six months of engagement with residents, community groups, landowners and other interested parties, ensuring people have more time to understand the proposal and share their views.

2026/2027 Community Grants are open for application

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:38:00 Z

Forest of Dean District Council has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Grants Fund, inviting not-for-profit voluntary and community groups to apply for financial support that strengthens local connections and empowers residents across the district.

A fresh start for Five Acres as construction officially begins

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:07:00 Z

Residents will soon see the new community facility at Five Acres begin to take shape, with construction work now officially underway on phase one of the project.

Forest of Dean continues journey toward UNESCO Biosphere designation

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

The Forest of Dean District is continuing its journey towards becoming the UK’s eighth designated UNESCO Biosphere - a positive step focused on celebrating the area’s people, place, and proud working landscape.

Drivers urged to help protect the Forest of Dean from litter

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z

Residents and motorists are being asked to help protect the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean, as the district council highlights the growing problem of litter along roadsides and verges.

Councillor Dave Tradgett appointed Cabinet Member for Property and Projects

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:38:00 Z

Councillor Dave Tradgett has been appointed as Cabinet Member for Property and Projects at Forest of Dean District Council. He replaces Councillor Sid Phelps who has decided to step down from the role to focus on other commitments.

Green light for Five Acres: Construction start date officially set

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:00 Z

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:02:00 Z

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.