Forest of Dean District Council15 Dec 2024Second homeowners face 100% council tax hikeThe council says second home ownership has a "negative impact" on housing supply.15 Dec 2024Gloucestershire2 Dec 2024Lydney traders upset over Storm Bert responseTraders said they feel abandoned by their local MP and district council.2 Dec 2024Gloucestershire17 Nov 2024Plans to turn village pub into housing rejectedThe Nag's Head in Yorkley Slade closed last month and residents called on planners to save it.17 Nov 2024Gloucestershire13 Nov 2024Forest of Dean new homes plan is refusedCouncillors reject the plans saying they have concerns over a lack of public transport.13 Nov 2024Gloucestershire14 Oct 2024Second home owners could face higher taxesA decision will be made on the higher premiums at a full council meeting in December.14 Oct 2024Gloucestershire11 Oct 2024'Holiday lets will mean more strangers in hot tubs'Residents in the Forest of Dean village are unhappy with more holiday units being approved.11 Oct 2024Gloucestershire10 Oct 2024Three-month closure of toilet block sparks concernA local resident has raised concerns over the impact on elderly, disabled and pregnant residents.10 Oct 20241 Oct 2024Man banned from keeping dogs for lifeEdward Rafferty is also told to pay back more than £150,000 after profiting from illegal dog sales.1 Oct 2024Gloucestershire14 Aug 2024County's first plug-in recycling trucks launched Forest of Dean District Council hopes the move will cut emissions and improve air quality.14 Aug 2024Gloucestershire