The Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has postponed its scheduled meeting on June 24 due to forecasts of “extremely high temperatures” this week.
Originally set to discuss plans for 13,600 new homes and a motion on their UNESCO biosphere proposal, the meeting will now take place on June 30 in Coleford. The council cited public safety as the primary reason for the delay.
Coleford is expected to experience temperatures reaching 33°C tomorrow and soaring to 37°C on Thursday. In light of Met Office warnings, council leaders deemed it necessary to reschedule to avoid risking the well-being of attendees.
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“All agenda items, including questions and motions, will carry over to the rescheduled meeting on June 30, 2026,” the council confirmed in an online statement.
Meanwhile, Gloucestershire County Council’s meeting at Shire Hall is proceeding as planned despite Gloucester’s forecasted highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. To help manage the heat during the session, fans are being installed in the council chamber, according to a spokesperson from the Reform UK group.
A Gloucestershire County Council representative added that while all meetings are currently scheduled to run, the situation remains under continuous review.