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Forest of Dean resident sentenced over animal welfare offences
A Forest of Dean Resident has pleaded guilty at a hearing in Gloucester Crown Court on 20 June 2024 for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Chaxhill resident, Mr Edward Rafferty pleaded guilty to offences of failing to meet an animal’s needs, causing unnecessary suffering to dogs, selling dogs without a licence and boarding dogs without a licence. In addition, he pleaded guilty to an offence relating to the Fraud Act 2006.
Council working to help the Armed Forces community across the Forest
Forest of Dean District Council is working with organisations who provide support to ex Armed Forces members, serving members and their families to better understand what support is available, identify the challenges and gaps in services, and to develop conversations and stronger links within the community.
Forest of Dean District Council launches Eco-Schools funding for second year
Schools in the Forest of Dean are invited to apply for funding to help them take part in the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag programme.
Communities invited to share views at low-carbon transport event
How best to align the travel needs of the local community, while protecting the environment, is the focus of a forthcoming transport Climathon which will take place next month in the Forest of Dean.
Council asks for views of residents on Council Tax Support
Forest of Dean District Council invites residents to have their say on proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme for tax year 2025/26. The consultation is open now and runs until 16 October 2024.
Wellness Events supporting communities across the Forest
Forest of Dean District Council has provided free community wellness events throughout August in several Forest locations, reinforcing its commitment to helping its communities thrive.
Grants of up to £25,000 available for businesses in the Forest
Business across the Forest of Dean are invited to apply for the next round of Rural Business Grants to develop and grow their business. This funding is available for a limited time, so businesses are being encouraged to act quickly so they do not miss out.
Are you a tenant or landlord struggling with damp and mould? Let us help.
Tenants living in properties that are experiencing problems with damp and mould are being urged to contact the Forest of Dean District Council Environmental Health Team as part of a new Healthy Homes project.
Residents urged to attend solar energy drop-in event
Residents of the Forest of Dean are invited by Forest Community Energy to find out, from the experts, how solar energy installations can reduce their carbon footprint and their electricity bills.
Councillors vote unanimously to help clean up waterways
Leader of Forest of Dean District Council, Cllr Adrian Birch has written to The Rt Hon Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, inviting him to the Forest to address the Council on his plans to deal with the decline of the districts waterways.
Local groups continue to grow thanks to council community grants
Forest of Dean District Council has provided £19,800 across 14 local community groups, through its community grants allocation, to help local causes continue to provide excellent services to residents.
Arrival of plug-in recycling vehicles is a Gloucestershire first
The addition of two new fully electric recycling trucks to the Forest of Dean District Council’s waste fleet could lead the way for more local authorities to adopt battery power to make cleaner and greener kerbside collections in the future.