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Residents asked to 'rescue' their recyclables for national Recycle Week

With national Recycle Week (14-20 October) underway, residents in the Forest of Dean are being asked to support this year’s campaign by rescuing recyclable items from their rubbish bins to prevent them going to waste. 

Five Acres - Pano Jan 2024

Work continues to bring Five Acres back within budget

Forest of Dean District Council remains committed to delivering the regeneration of the Five Acres site, despite the challenges faced so far and is working hard to get the project back within budget so that construction can begin. 

Polling Station

Forest of Dean District Council to review polling districts, places and stations

Residents of the Forest of Dean are being asked to share their views of current polling districts, places and stations in the district as part of a new review.

Cllr Chris McFarling - Active Travel

Grants of up to £15,000 available to help with active travel solutions

Community groups and organisations across the Forest of Dean are invited to apply for a £15,000 grant from the Forest of Dean Active Travel Grant Scheme (ATGS) to help fund projects that support and encourage active travel for residents. 

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Forest of Dean resident sentenced over animal welfare offences

A Forest of Dean Resident has pleaded guilty at a hearing in Gloucester Crown Court on 20 June 2024 for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Chaxhill resident, Mr Edward Rafferty pleaded guilty to offences of failing to meet an animal’s needs, causing unnecessary suffering to dogs, selling dogs without a licence and boarding dogs without a licence. In addition, he pleaded guilty to an offence relating to the Fraud Act 2006.

Cllr Alan Preest - Armed Forces (1)

Council working to help the Armed Forces community across the Forest

Forest of Dean District Council is working with organisations who provide support to ex Armed Forces members, serving members and their families to better understand what support is available, identify the challenges and gaps in services, and to develop conversations and stronger links within the community. 

Eco Schools - Yorkley Primary

Forest of Dean District Council launches Eco-Schools funding for second year

Schools in the Forest of Dean are invited to apply for funding to help them take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag programme.  

Transport Climathon

Communities invited to share views at low-carbon transport event

How best to align the travel needs of the local community, while protecting the environment, is the focus of a forthcoming transport Climathon which will take place next month in the Forest of Dean. 

Council Tax Support Scheme Consultation

Council asks for views of residents on Council Tax Support

Forest of Dean District Council invites residents to have their say on proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme for tax year 2025/26. The consultation is open now and runs until 16 October 2024. 

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Wellness Events supporting communities across the Forest

Forest of Dean District Council has provided free community wellness events throughout August in several Forest locations, reinforcing its commitment to helping its communities thrive. 

Rural Business Grants 2024

Grants of up to £25,000 available for businesses in the Forest

Business across the Forest of Dean are invited to apply for the next round of Rural Business Grants to develop and grow their business. This funding is available for a limited time, so businesses are being encouraged to act quickly so they do not miss out.  

Mould in home

Are you a tenant or landlord struggling with damp and mould? Let us help.

Tenants living in properties that are experiencing problems with damp and mould are being urged to contact the Forest of Dean District Council Environmental Health Team as part of a new Healthy Homes project.