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Following an appeal hearing at The Royal Courts of Justice in London, Graham Wildin’s appeal against the findings of contempt have been dismissed.

The Forest of Dean District Council, Hartpury University and College, and Cinderford Town Council have successfully secured £20 million from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund which will be used to improve leisure and community facilities, introduce new education opportunities, repurpose vacant buildings and grow the local economy across the Forest.

Southend Nurseries, a brownfield site in Newent is due to be completed in early November with 36 new affordable homes.

Together We Can, an inclusive charity for people of all ages with disabilities, is a local cause in the Forest of Dean that has raised significant funding through the Forest Lottery, helping local people with disabilities get the support they need.

With an estimated 35 million pumpkins sold nationally in the lead up to Halloween, Forest of Dean District Council is encouraging residents to reuse and recycle their Jack o’ lanterns once the celebrations are over.

Forest of Dean District Council (FODDC) has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Forest of Dean District Council are offering free courses to businesses in the area to help keep their business COVID safe during the winter months.

The latest addition to the Growth Hub Network opened its doors on 8 October at Vantage Point Business Village in Mitcheldean, aiming to help local businesses in the Forest of Dean to develop ideas and skills, as well as being a meeting and training space.

The Forest of Dean District Council and the Forest Economic Partnership (FEP) have launched a survey to discover whether the public and businesses want the Forest of Dean internationally recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Another Forest of Dean resident is celebrating after a £2000 win with the Forest Lottery. In the past 12 months, over £14,000 has been won with the Forest Lottery and almost £40,000 has been raised for the local community. 

Following a national campaign by the online neighbourhood network Nextdoor, Forest of Dean village Berry Hill has been awarded Neighbourhood of the Year for 2021.

The Community and organisations have the opportunity to put forward their ideas on the Cinderford Northern Quarter.