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Forest of Dean District Council has provided Active Travel Grant funding to Canopy Creative Network to produce new illustrated maps displaying accessible active travel routes at Soudley Ponds, Linear Park in Cinderford and Cyril Hart Arboretum at Speech House. 

Forest of Dean District Council can confirm that yesterday its Development Management Committee approved retrospective planning permission for a pair of semi-detached houses on the previously approved development at Rock Meadow, Redmarley. 

New figures from Forest of Dean District Council’s Warm and Well partner show a dramatic increase in the number of residents seeking advice and support to make their homes more energy efficient. 

Local artists from the Save the Wye group are exhibiting their powerful work at Forest of Dean District Council’s Coleford offices, helping to raise awareness about the state of the River Wye. The Council is proud to host the exhibition, recognising that its message strongly supports the Council’s ongoing efforts to protect local waterways and promote environmental responsibility. 

Forest of Dean District Council has issued an official warning to an equestrian centre near Lydney for carrying out activities which involved animals, without the authority of a licence.

Forest of Dean District Council has successfully prosecuted Mr Gregory Games of Pope’s Hill, Gloucestershire, for a fly-tipping offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Forest of Dean District Council has purchased several fully electric vans as part of its commitment to address the climate crisis. 

Residents of Coleford are being invited to help shape the future of their town by taking part in a new climate citizen visioning project and sharing their ideas for a happier, more sustainable community.  

Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging ‘not for profit’ voluntary and community groups to apply for this year's community grants funding before the deadline of 30 May 2025. 

Forest of Dean District Council has launched a six-week consultation to help shape the future of active travel in the area.  

Following the publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) by government, Forest of Dean District Council will begin work to review the current agreed Local Plan strategy and explore alternative strategic options for the district, before going out to public consultation later in the year. 

Residents across the Forest of Dean District are being encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote, apply for a postal vote if required, and apply for photographic identification if needed, ahead of the local elections on Thursday, 1 May 2025.