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Council agrees budget plans for 2025/26
Forest of Dean District Council has agreed its budget for the next financial year, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality local services and investment for the benefit of residents across the Forest of Dean.
Linkline preparing for new digital future
Forest of Dean District Council has begun upgrading Linkline services for residents to new digitally enabled equipment, ensuring users are ready for the changes to landline phone services in 2025.
Call for potential housing and employment sites
Forest of Dean District Council invites interested parties, landowners, and developers to suggest sites that they consider suitable for future housing and employment as it carries out its annual Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA).
Fixed penalty charges to increase
Forest of Dean District Council is to increase fixed penalty charges for the criminal behaviour of fly-tipping and people who litter or fly-post, helping to protect the environment and to keep communities across the Forest of Dean safe.
New energy saving initiative could help homeowners to make significant savings in the Forest of Dean
Homeowners across the Forest of Dean are being encouraged to access a new service which could help them make their homes more energy efficient and make savings of around £1,800 per year on their energy bills.
Residents urged to have their say on health and wellbeing in the Forest
Forest of Dean District Council invites residents from across the Forest of Dean to have their say on leisure opportunities in the district, with a consultation starting 21 January 2025 and running until 23 February 2025.
Council to implement new service to support those in need
Forest of Dean District Council Cabinet Members have agreed to proceed with the implementation of the Low-Income Family Tracker (LIFT) to better identify those in need of support across the district and provide targeted support where needed.
New Sustainable Economy Strategy receives green light
Forest of Dean District Council has today published its new Sustainable Economy Strategy to help businesses and communities across the district prosper and thrive.
Forest of Dean Street Wardens awarded gold RSPCA award for 11th year in a row
Forest of Dean District Council Street Wardens have won the gold ‘RSPCA PawPrints: Stray Dog Services Award’ for the 11th year running and have attained a bronze standard award for Contingency Planning.
Statement from Leader of Forest of Dean District Council, Cllr Adrian Birch.
The following statement is from the Leader of Forest of Dean District Council, Cllr Adrian Birch in response to a draft letter to government from Gloucestershire County Council:
Five Acres Regeneration Project granted extension
Forest of Dean District Council has been granted a 12-month extension on the Five Acres regeneration project.
Residents urged to have their say on Council budget proposals
Forest of Dean District Council invites residents and businesses to give their views on its spending plans as it prepares its budget for the next financial year, with a consultation beginning 20 December 2024 and running until 17 January 2025.