Council Approves Nearly 3% Tax Increase to Fund £1 Million in Projects from Reserves Monday, February 23, 2026 counciltax reserves budget forestofdean gloucestershire greenparty localgovernment publicservices finance projects Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has approved a 2.99 percent increase in council tax starting this April, raising the annual charge for a Band D property to £218.29—an increase of £6.34. This budget decision … Read More