Forest of Dean District Council7 days agoWork to start on new leisure centre this monthContractors are due to cut ground at the site in Coleford in the Forest of Dean on 27 April. 7 days ago24 Mar 2026Concern over Forest of Dean Unesco biosphere bidOne resident says not enough of the people living in the area have given their views on the bid.24 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Pensioner injured as scooter topples into potholePat Lowe says she was stuck beneath her mobility scooter for about 10 minutes.19 Mar 202620 Feb 2026Council leader survives no-confidence voteThe Green Party's Adrian Birch clings on amid anger over where to build 13,000 homes.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Residents oppose 'absolute mad' plans for new townThe homes are proposed to be a part of a 13,000-home blueprint for the area.19 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Call for views on 'once-in-a-generation' changesA consultation on the future of Gloucestershire's councils is launched.9 Feb 202630 Dec 2025Concerns new town could create 'traffic corridor'Forest of Dean District Council is considering a number of sites to meet its housing targets.30 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Flood concerns spark calls for housing rethinkForest of Dean District Council is looking at potentially building 3,000 homes at Glynchbrook.21 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Bailiff turns up at council to collect paymentThe incident, sparked by a planning dispute, came to light at a recent full council meeting.12 Dec 2025...