About the council

The Leader of the Council

Information on the Leader of the Forest of Dean District Council. Find out more about the role of the leader and their responsibilities

The cabinet make major decisions about the council services that you use on a day-to-day basis

Dates, agendas and minutes of council meetings. Watch live meetings and catch up on previous records.

Find out when the next election is, register to vote, election results, councillor vacancies

Freedom of information, finance and expenditure, data protection, publications scheme and privacy data

Council meetings and minutes, the constitution, code of conduct for district councillors and how we publicise upcoming key decisions

Our policies, plans and strategies, equality and diversity

Financial strategy, statement of accounts, staffing budget and monthly expenditure

Search and apply for jobs with the council, apply for work experience

Contact details for parish and town councils, allowances for parish and town councillors

Make a comment, compliment or complaint, give consultation feedback, take part in a meeting or petition

Find the best way to get in touch

How we provide updates on vital services and help you better understand how the council operates

Find out about our partners

Roads, bus passes, blue badges, travel, parking, schools, libraries, health and social care, births, deaths and marriages