Forest of Dean District Council
Government AdministrationEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
The Forest of Dean District Council is a local government authority serving the Forest of Dean district in England. Based in Coleford, it operates within the government administration sector and is governed by councillors representing multiple political parties. The council provides services to residents across four main towns and many rural settlements. The district covers about 585 square kilometres and had a population of around 82,000 at the 2011 census, with over 100 square kilometres of woodland in the area. The council exists to serve the people of the Forest of Dean and is supported by a diverse group of councillors from different backgrounds. In 2026, the authority progressed community initiatives including a LGBTQIA+ Community Climate Action Plan and a project to develop leisure facilities through partnerships with other organizations.