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Lydia Smith
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FEP takes a magnifying glass to the 2025 Budget
The Chancellor’s recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought a mix of relief and challenges for businesses across the UK.
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Celebrating Collaboration Across Gloucestershire
As the Forest of Dean's only higher education provider, Hartpury University and Hartpury College are in a unique position to foster collaboration across and beyond the district, between community groups,...
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New Directors Appointed At The FEP
We are delighted to share that we have recently appointed 2 brand new directors to the FEP Board! Gareth Sheppard and John Fisher have both joined us as official directors...
FEP Director Ian Mean In Conversation With Gloucestershire's County Council Leader
The seven councils now controlling Gloucestershire face abolition as part of the government’s radical devolution process for local government.
Inspiring The Next Generation With Young Enterprise
Did you know as part of our commitment to raising aspirations, FEP has funded two schools in the Forest of Dean to take part in the Young Enterprise programme! Building on...
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Investing in Skills for the Future of the Forest of Dean With AccXel Construction School
AccXel Construction School are a leading education and training institute dedicated to offering high quality teaching of the construction industry.
Tourism in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley: More Than Just a Visit
Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tourism's Marketing Manager Paul Williamson is sharing with FEP his expert insight on the value of the industry to the Forest of Dean.
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SME'S Are The Lifeblood Of The Forest
In his latest blog, FEP Director Ian Mean MBE looks at the business make-up of the Forest of Dean with a clear message - SME's are the backbone of this...
Inspiring Women of the Forest
While the world celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday 8th March, this month the Forest Economic Partnership have been celebrating some of the Forest of Dean’s amazing women! The Education &...
Thriving into the Future
Wylderne Ltd will shortly be hosting workshops on the principles of Doughnut Economics for businesses, this is an exciting initiative encouraging new thinking in the Forest of Dean.
FEP Chair Announces Departure
The Forest Economic Partnership have announced that Neill Ricketts is stepping down as both Chair and Director of the organisation.
Pedalabikeaway Wins Prestigious South West Tourism Award
Congratulations are in order to Pedalabikeaway, the operators of popular Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Café, who have been awarded a prestigious Silver Award for Best Café/Tea Room at the 2024 South...
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