On this page you will find various resources that have been produced by FEP either as the results of research and projects; or consultation submissions as appropriate; or the various stakeholder documents. We have also attached links to useful external research and reports on the issues that affect the economic future of the Forest of Dean District. These are provided as a matter of record.
This page is a work in progress and continually updated, if there is anything you specifically want to see but cannot find please email your request to FEP@fdean.gov.uk.
Research and Reports
SWOT Analysis
Our SWOT analysis is being refreshed for 2024, any new feedback will inform the Forest of Dean District Council’s new Sustainable Economy Strategy. The March stakeholder meeting will be an opportunity to let us know what you think needs to be included, however if you cannot make it and would like to contribute, please email your feedback to FEP@fdean.gov.uk. Access the SWOT here.
Considering the Forest of Dean as a Biosphere Reserve
- The Forest We Want - Considering the Forest of Dean as a Biosphere Reserve (Survey Report)
- The Forest We Want - Considering the Forest of Dean as a Biosphere Reserve (Evaluation Report)
- Seeing the Woods for the Trees (Biosphere Reserve)
- The Economic Case for a Forest of Dean Biosphere Reserve
Digital Connectivity
- How Fast? How Good is your Broadband: Better than Average-The Forest’s Need for Effective Rural Broadband.
- How Fast; How Good?2 -Universal Service Obligation for Everywhere But Rural: The Broadband Barriers to Building Back Better
- Case Study: Bridging the Gap - The difficulties of delivering community-led rural broadband.
Rural Transport
- Transport Studies in the Forest of Dean - Inhabitants
- Transport Studies in the Forest of Dean - Business
Consultation Responses
Consultation responses to:
- The proposed new hospital for the Forest
- Gloucestershire 2050
- House of Lords Rural Economy
- Cross-Country Rail Franchise
- Dene Magna Sixth Form
- FoDDC Local Plan: Issue & Options (November 2019)
- Local Transport Plan Submission & GCC Response (July 2020)
- ARRIVA CrossCountry Train Removal of Services
- FoDDC Local Plan: Preferred Options
- GCC Bus Back Better Consultation (October 2021)
Other Publications
- House of Lords research briefings
- The Scale and Impact of the Farming, Food, Drink & Rural Economy in Gloucestershire of the Gfirst LEP Agri, Food and Rural Business Group
- Tech Nations site
CIC Board Meeting Minutes
These are freely available by request by contacting FEP@fdean.gov.uk
Stakeholder Meetings
Stakeholder presentations:
- 16 April 2018
- 6 August 2018
- 5 November 2018
- 25 March 2019
- 11 September 2019
- 11 December 2019
- 30 June 2020
- 18 September 2020
- 17 December 2020 & Video
- 12 March 2021 & Video
- 11 June 2021
- 10 September 2021
- 26 April 2022 & Severn Edge Presentation
- 10 June 2022
- 6 October 2022
- 13 March 2024
Please note that Sub-group meetings are closed meetings which report back to the Stakeholders. These notes are only circulated amongst members