Council Chief Resigns, Decries “Outrageous” Target of 13,200 New Homes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 resignation housing localgovernment forestofdean greenparty planning council opposition development politics Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his … Read More
Former Hospital Transformed into Specialized College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke education autism disabilities college forestofdean therapeutic wellbeing community healthcare The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean has embarked on a new chapter, having been sold to Gloucestershire Independent College to be repurposed as a specialized educational facility for young people with … Read More
Former Hospital Transformed into Premier College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke forestofdean education autism disabilities therapeutic community college wellbeing heritage The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean is embarking on a new chapter as it transforms into a dedicated college for young people with complex needs. Following its closure in 2024 and subsequent sale on … Read More
KFC May Finally Open in Forest of Dean After Years of Attempts Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfcdrive-thru coleford forestofdean planning sustainability jobs litter traffic community development The Forest of Dean could soon welcome its very first KFC drive-thru, with plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford set to be reviewed by the Forest of Dean District Council on April 14. The proposed site on … Read More
KFC Drive-Thru Nears Approval in Forest of Dean Amid Local Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfc forestofdean coleford drivethru planning development jobs environment community traffic The Forest of Dean may soon welcome its first KFC drive-thru as plans for a new restaurant on Perrygrove Road, just outside Coleford, advance toward approval. The proposal, which also includes two industrial units on the … Read More
Jack Watts Double Secures Dominant 4-0 Victory for Cinderford Town in Forest of Dean Derby Monday, April 6, 2026 cinderford lydney watts football derby forestofdean victory goals manager season sport Cinderford Town put on a commanding display to decisively beat local rivals Lydney Town 4-0 at The Causeway in the Forest of Dean derby. The home crowd was treated to a performance packed with intensity and precision, … Read More