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Forest of Dean District Council has launched a Thermal Camera Loan Scheme to help homeowners assess the thermal efficiency of their homes in a bid to lower energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. 

Forest of Dean District Council is offering ‘not for profit’ voluntary and community groups the opportunity to apply for funding to help develop stronger and more cohesive communities.

Forest of Dean District Council Cabinet Members have agreed to recruit a new dedicated Market Towns Officer to work with partners to improve the vibrancy and vitality of the four market towns in the Forest of Dean. 

Forest of Dean District Council has agreed its budget for the next financial year, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality local services and investment for the benefit of residents across the Forest of Dean. 

Forest of Dean District Council has begun upgrading Linkline services for residents to new digitally enabled equipment, ensuring users are ready for the changes to landline phone services in 2025. 

Forest of Dean District Council invites interested parties, landowners, and developers to suggest sites that they consider suitable for future housing and employment as it carries out its annual Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA). 

Forest of Dean District Council is to increase fixed penalty charges for the criminal behaviour of fly-tipping and people who litter or fly-post, helping to protect the environment and to keep communities across the Forest of Dean safe. 

Homeowners across the Forest of Dean are being encouraged to access a new service which could help them make their homes more energy efficient and make savings of around £1,800 per year on their energy bills.   

Forest of Dean District Council invites residents from across the Forest of Dean to have their say on leisure opportunities in the district, with a consultation starting 21 January 2025 and now running until 09 March 2025. 

Forest of Dean District Council Cabinet Members have agreed to proceed with the implementation of the Low-Income Family Tracker (LIFT) to better identify those in need of support across the district and provide targeted support where needed. 

Forest of Dean District Council has today published its new Sustainable Economy Strategy to help businesses and communities across the district prosper and thrive. 

Forest of Dean District Council Street Wardens have won the gold ‘RSPCA PawPrints: Stray Dog Services Award’ for the 11th year running and have attained a bronze standard award for Contingency Planning.