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At last night's Annual General Meeting the Council voted in a new leader and administration for Forest of Dean District Council
The local elections took place on 4th May 2023 and no political party gained an overall majority. A total of 20 of the 38 seats are required to form a majority and no one individual party reached this number.
Chris Boardman, MBE visits Five Acres to view Levelling Up plans
Members of Forest of Dean District Council, West Dean Parish Council and Five Acres High School recently invited Chair of Sport England and National Active Travel Commissioner, Chris Boardman, MBE to Five Acres in Berry Hill to view and discuss the regeneration of the site.
No bank holiday day changes for Forest of Dean waste collections
Forest of Dean District Council is reminding householders to check their annual waste and recycling calendar, posted out earlier this year, ahead of the up-and-coming May bank holidays to ensure they know when to expect their collections.
Final chance for voters without valid ID to apply for their Voter Authority Certificate ahead of 4 May local elections
For the first time, residents in Forest of Dean District will need to show photographic ID to vote in person at this year’s local elections which are being held on 4 May. Residents without a valid form of ID have until 5pm on 25 April to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate which will act as ID for people voting at a polling station.
Blakeney Woman sentenced for Animal Cruelty
Forest of Dean District Council (FODDC) has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Council bolsters its approach to flood risk management
Forest of Dean District Council has agreed to strengthen its approach to flood risk management by dedicating more resources to inspecting critical water courses and ensuring their repair, lobbying and monitoring water companies, developing flood prevention schemes and exploring natural flood management schemes.
£1.8 million Business Rate relief for Forest of Dean businesses
Forest of Dean businesses operating in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors will benefit from £1,884,203.54 in Business Rate relief for the 2023/24 financial year. The relief will benefit 335 businesses in Forest of Dean.
Forest of Dean Growth Hub to receive £79,000 funding to create jobs and support business
The Forest of Dean District Council has allocated £79,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support the Growth Hub to create new jobs and support local businesses.
Council invites local solar suppliers to bid for decarbonisation works
Forest of Dean District Council is currently inviting competitive tenders for a scope of works to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof spaces of a number of its buildings.
Forest of Dean District Council agree extension to Economic Growth Joint Committee
Forest of Dean District Council has underlined their commitment to working collaboratively with partners from across the County to support Gloucestershire’s economic development through the Economic Growth Joint Committee, by agreeing to extend the working arrangement until September 2023.
Forest of Dean District Council to continue redevelopment of Cinderford Northern Quarter
Forest of Dean District Council is moving forward with the redevelopment of Cinderford Northern Quarter, following the inquiry conducted into the site by the Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Huntley pupils tidy up for national Spring Clean campaign
Pupils from Huntley C of E Primary School braved the wintery temperatures last week to lend their voice to this year’s Great Big School Clean campaign which kicks off later this week (17 March).