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Representatives from Forest of Dean District Council joined lead contractor Willmott Dixon and Pick Everard for a topping out ceremony at Five Acres, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the new community and leisure facility.

Forest of Dean District Council has completed the rollout of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with charging facilities now available at 10 council-owned car park sites across the district. 

While pumpkin carving has become a Halloween tradition, Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to treat pumpkins as more than just a decoration. 

Forest of Dean District Council is proud to support Reclaim the Night 2026, taking place in Cinderford on Friday, 27 November, as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. 

Forest of Dean District Council's popular Thermal Camera Loan Scheme will now be operated by Forest Community Energy, enabling residents to continue benefiting from the free service and help improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Residents are being invited to share their views on the future of recycling bring banks across the Forest of Dean. 

Schools across the Forest of Dean are being invited to take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools programme for the 2026/27 academic year, with Forest of Dean District Council once again providing funding to encourage participation.

On Tuesday, 16 September 2026, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Alex Oakley was sentenced for offences in relation to the Animal Welfare Act. Mr. Oakley pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering and of failing to meet the needs of animals in his care.   

Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to take part in a consultation on its Council Tax Support scheme for working-age residents. 

The consultation gives people the opportunity to share their views on the support available to help eligible households pay their Council Tax and will help shape future decision-making.  

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. 

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.

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.