Unemployment: What Help Is Out There
The StatisticsIn August 2020, the unemployment rate in the Forest of Dean grew from a pre-covid rate of 2. 3% to 5.
High Street Recovery
How is the High Street doing?2020 has been a challenging year for many people and businesses across the District, with many having to diversify to a new way of life.
FoDDC Business Start Up Grants
This week, Forest of Dean District Council launched their new grant scheme aimed at new businesses and social enterprise start-ups.
FEP Seeks New Chair
The 30 September 2020, will see a great change in the Forest Economic Partnership as Chair, Andrew Callard steps down following 2 ½ years in post.
7:15 Chepstow to Gloucester
An essential train service has been removed by Cross Country which both children and adults from the Forest of Dean / Monmouthshire rely on to get to school and work...
GFirst Post Covid Response
Since lockdown, GFirst LEP have been continuously working with the Government and local authorities in order to aid Gloucestershire business and communities in their recovery post Covid-19.
Is there a Broadband Problem?
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.
August Bulletin
The Forest Economic Partnership is dedicated to ensuring that the district's goal of having a vibrant and thriving economy in 2050 is still sustainable regardless of the current climate.
Post COVID - Time to change how we work?
Read more about 'Post COVID - Time to change how we work?'...
How Fast How Good is Your Broadband2?
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.
July Bulletin
Approach to COVID-19Since the creation of the Forest Economic Partnership in January 2018, we have worked towards the goal of a thriving economy for the District in 2050.
Rethinking Forest Transport
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.