The next scheduled elections in the Forest of Dean will be the Local Elections, taking place in May 2027. If any by-elections are called before then, details will be published here.
Development of a new local plan that will run from 2021 to 2041.
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Plan for development in the district until 2026.
Progress monitoring documents and supporting evidence for the Local Plan 2041
Reports, studies and information that helped shape the current local plan running until 2026
Process of developing a Neighbourhood Plan, areas which have plans or are developing them
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Call for sites, annual assessments to identify land suitable for development
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