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As part of the Revised Draft Local Plan consultation, Forest of Dean District Council is hosting 8 public events at community venues across the district, including an additional session at Redmarley Village Hall in response to local feedback.

Forest of Dean District Council has launched a pioneering LGBTQIA+ Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) - the first of its kind in the district - developed in close partnership with residents, community leaders and local organisations.

Forest of Dean District Council is calling on landowners, developers, and other interested parties to put forward sites for potential housing or employment as part of this year’s Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA).  

Forest of Dean District Council invites residents to take an active role in the new Forest of Dean Local Plan, with a consultation on the revised draft plan starting 04 February 2026 and running through to 18 March 2026.

Forest of Dean District Council is pleased to confirm that the new indoor facilities at Five Acres in Berry Hill, including a soft play area, gym, and on-site café, have now received planning approval. This follows approval for the 3G pitch on the site granted in December.  

Forest of Dean residents choosing a real Christmas tree this year will once again be able to have it collected from the kerbside once the festivities are over.

Residents, businesses, and organisations across the district are urged to give their thoughts on Forest of Dean District Council’s spending plans, with a consultation for the budget for the next financial year beginning 19 December 2026 and running until 16 January 2026.   

Over 90 Armed Forces veterans, serving personnel and family members recently attended the first Armed Forces Support Network 'HIVE’ community event at Bream Sports Club, bringing together vital services and support for the community across the Forest of Dean. 

Work continues behind the scenes at Five Acres, with planning approval now granted for the external facilities at the site, including the 3G pitch and associated lighting. 

Forest of Dean District Council is proud to stand alongside the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) in supporting the international 16 Days of Action campaign, a global initiative that raises awareness of domestic abuse and gender‑based violence.

At last night’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee, 27 November 2025, members considered the findings and recommendations from the cross-party Task and Finish Group established to review the September Council Tax and Business Rates direct debit incident, in which thousands of residents were charged twice. 

Forest of Dean District Council has confirmed that it does not support the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) currently being proposed for Gloucestershire. The decision was debated by Full Council on 19 November and confirmed by Cabinet on 20 November.