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Forest of Dean District Council recognised nationally for nature recovery work
Forest of Dean District Council has been recognised on a national stage after being shortlisted for the Planning for Nature Recovery Award at the 2026 Nature 2030 Political Purpose Awards.
Statement from the Leader of Forest of Dean District Council on Local Government Reorganisation
Forest of Dean District Council is continuing to seek clarity from Government following the announcement that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) proposals affecting Gloucestershire will be paused while a review is undertaken.
Councillors see first-hand the vital role of Forest leisure centres
Cabinet members from Forest of Dean District Council have been given a behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of facilities, activities and services available at the district's four leisure centres during a series of visits hosted by Freedom Leisure.
Forest of Dean District Council has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Deborah Oakley was sentenced for offences in relation to the Animal Welfare Act. Ms. Oakley pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to one dog and three fish and of failing to meet the needs of animals in her care.
Make sure you’re election-ready: check your voter registration details
Residents across the Forest of Dean are being urged to check their voter registration details now to ensure they are ready to vote in the May 2027 elections.
Name of Gloucestershire’s new council confirmed as reorganisation shifts into next phase
Gloucestershire's new single council will be called Gloucestershire Council, the Government has confirmed – marking another defining moment in the reorganisation of councils in the county.
Council takes pioneering new approach to protecting local heritage
Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to be working alongside Historic England to strengthen the protection of the district’s historic environment through the use of a new Conservation Hub.
Statement from the 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 the Government decision to create a single unitary council for Gloucestershire.
Government announces decision on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – a single, new unitary council to be created
Statement issued on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Residents thanked for supporting waste and recycling crews during heatwave
Forest of Dean District Council is thanking residents for their generosity after waste and recycling crews have been receiving offers of cold drinks and ice lollies while working through the recent extreme temperatures.
Council revises local plan approach and agrees move to new Government ‘gateway’ system
Forest of Dean District Council has voted to revise its current Local Plan making approach and begin preparing a new plan using the Government’s new ‘gateway’ process, as a result of national government timetabling constraints, significant resident feedback and the need to update and progress the supporting technical evidence base.
Council votes to pause UNESCO Biosphere application process to allow extended consultation
At its Full Council meeting on Thursday 21 May, Forest of Dean District Council considered a motion at Full Council relating to the proposed UNESCO Biosphere designation and agreed to extend the consultation process before making an application to UNESCO. The decision will enable a further six months of engagement with residents, community groups, landowners and other interested parties, ensuring people have more time to understand the proposal and share their views.