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Residents across the Forest of Dean can now recycle plastic tubs, pots, and trays, as well as bottles, at the kerbside as part of their weekly recycling collection.  

Forest of Dean District Council is proud to congratulate two exceptional local individuals who have been awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honours in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List. 

Children at 10 schools across the Forest of Dean are discovering ways they can help to care for the environment thanks to funding from Forest of Dean District Council, which has allowed them to take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools programme.

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.