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Exciting vision for Five Acres takes shape with new Masterplan
Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to share its new vision for the future of Five Acres, with designs that showcase a wide range of accessible facilities, thoughtfully considered to bring people together from across the district.

Don’t lose your vote - Forest of Dean residents urged to check voter registration details
Residents across the Forest of Dean are being reminded to check their voter registration details to ensure they don’t miss out on having their say in future elections.

Emergency bleed control kits rolled out in Forest towns
Forest of Dean District Council has supplied emergency kits which help to stem traumatic bleeding in a medical emergency to the four main towns in the Forest of Dean. The kits will be installed in accessible locations in Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney and Newent, as well as locations such as Pedal-A-Bikeaway at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre.

Forest of Dean schools awarded prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag for environmental action
Young eco-champions across the Forest of Dean are celebrating after eight local schools achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag - a global mark of excellence in environmental education and action.

The Forest of Dean Local Plan: Help shape the future of the district
Following a Full Council meeting which took place Thursday 24 July 2025, Forest of Dean District Councillors have agreed to proceed with the next stage of its local plan, with a public consultation beginning on 31 July and running until 11 September 2025.

Residents encouraged to apply for support from new home energy scheme ahead of winter to reduce bills
Forest of Dean residents who are living in cold, hard-to-heat homes are being urged to apply for significant home energy upgrades that are available thanks to a new government-funded initiative delivered through Forest of Dean District Council.

Coleford residents shape vision for a greener, fairer town
Nineteen residents from Coleford have come together to create an inspiring community-led vision for the future of their town, responding to the challenges of climate change while promoting fairness and wellbeing.

Work underway on district first community-led housing scheme in Longhope
Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to announce that work has started on site on Land at Church Road, Longhope that will see 12 new affordable homes built as part of the first community-led housing scheme in the Forest of Dean.

Exciting times ahead: New contractor in place for Five Acres
Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to announce that Willmott Dixon has been chosen as the new design and build contractor to continue work on the Five Acres site in Berry Hill.

Member champions appointed at Forest of Dean District Council
Forest of Dean District Council has 8 new Member Champions to work collaboratively with officers and support residents and community groups and partners across the statutory and voluntary sector on things that impact our community.

Changes to Newent Leisure Centre weekday opening to prioritise pupil safety
From Monday, 01 September, public access to Newent Leisure Centre will begin from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday, aligning with the end of the school day.

Forest of Dean District Council has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
On 8 July 2025, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Philippa Tovey of Greenacre, Bream, pleaded guilty to offences in relation to the Animal Welfare Act. Ms Tovey pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy and one count of failing to meet the needs of five dogs and two guinea pigs in her care.