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Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to Government, outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of its long-term devolution pathway.

Forest of Dean District Council invites residents, businesses and organisations to submit their thoughts on the new Nature and Climate Emergency strategy, with a consultation open until 04 May 2026. 

Forest of Dean District Council has delivered more than £219,400 in annual financial support to residents and helped 2,575 people improve their financial resilience for the future, thanks to the council’s targeted use of the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) analytics platform. 

Forest of Dean District Council is drafting a formal UNESCO submission nomination form, as part of its bid for the area to be recognised as a biosphere.  

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).