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Greens Face No-Confidence Vote Over Controversial Housing Plans in Forest of Dean

Monday, February 16, 2026 greens forestofdean housing council democracy development planning noconfidence localplan homes

The leadership of the Green Party in Forest of Dean District Council is under scrutiny as a vote of no confidence is set to be debated next week. The controversy centers on the council’s proposed blueprint to build 13,200 new homes across the district, including two new towns, which some claim has been developed in an undemocratic manner. Independent Councillor John Francis, representing Longhope and Huntley, has initiated the no-confidence motion, citing a lack of meaningful engagement among councillors during the drafting of the local plan.