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Forest of Dean Is Ahead of the UK

Posted in Digital Connectivity; Tagged Broadband, SMART Rural Leadership; Posted 16 days ago by Andrew Callard

Covid has created many changes in the way that we live, work and play due. Changes in work practices have had positive benefits in reducing carbon with less travel.

Is there a Broadband Problem?

Posted in research; Tagged Broadband; Posted 5 months ago by Andrew Callard

Is there a problem with broadband in the Forest of Dean? This is the question that FEP has been asking with its How Fast How Good is your Broadband survey.

How Fast How Good is Your Broadband2?

Posted in Digital Connectivity; Tagged Forest Opportunity, Forest of Dean; Posted 6 months ago by Andrew Callard

In 2019, FEP ran its first survey on broadband speed in the Forest of Dean. Over 400 people responded giving a really useful picture of the actual situation.

Rethinking Forest Transport

Posted in Forest Economy, Bridges & Borders; Infrastructure & Transport; Tagged Transport, MaaS, Infrastructure; Posted 7 months ago by Andrew Callard

Had 2020 turned out as we were used to, FEP’s Infrastructure and Transport Sub-group would have been debating the final version of a major Forest transport consultation.

How has Covid-19 Affected Your Business?

Posted in Forest Economy, Covid-19; Tagged Forest of Dean, SMART Rural Leadership; Posted 8 months ago by Andrew Callard

Covid-19 has forced all businesses to live in interesting times. For some like Zoom it has created a massive boost beyond the company’s expectations.

Missing Out on Forest of Dean Council Covid-19 Business Support?

Posted in Forest Economy, Covid-19; Tagged FoDDC, Forest Opportunity; Posted 8 months ago by Andrew Callard

The Forest of Dean District Council has risen to the challenge of ensuring those eligible in the District receive the local financial Covid-19 business support.