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Forest of Dean District Council has unveiled its Active Travel Strategy, setting out a district-wide plan to make walking, wheeling, and cycling safer, easier, and more accessible for all residents. 

Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents, businesses and organisations to share their views on the Revised Draft Local Plan, ahead of the consultation closing on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.  

As National Empty Homes Week (9-15 March) begins, Forest of Dean District Council is highlighting the ongoing work to bring long‑term empty properties back into use and help increase the supply of much‑needed homes across the district. 

Forest of Dean District Council has taken a significant step toward safeguarding its natural environment, with councillors overwhelmingly supporting a new charter designed to protect and restore local rivers and waterways.  

Following a recent public consultation, Forest of Dean District Council has approved its budget for the coming financial year, providing a clear and stable foundation for the continued delivery of high‑quality local services and sustained investment in communities across the district. 

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.