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Business Visit To Black Mountain Clothing

Every so often in business you come across somebody who exudes real charisma.

Hands Off Our Pubs Hospitality Summit - You're Invited

Born in the Forest of Dean, HOOP - Hands Off Our Pubs - has grown in less than a month from zero to representing more than 500 hospitality businesses nationwide,...

The Benefits of Networking for Businesses

Posted 21 days ago by Lydia Smith

Networking is one of the most powerful tools available to businesses so regardless of size or sector, you’re bound to discover a fellow entrepreneur facing a similar issue or from the same background as...

Chair's Blog: Life as a Publican

Posted 33 days ago by Lydia Smith

As Chair of the Forest Economic Partnership and Chief Operating Officer of KW Bell, Nicola Bird brings unique industry insight and a strong commitment to championing the interests of businesses...

Why Hospitality's Fight for Fairness Matters to Every Forest Business

Posted 47 days ago by Lydia Smith

By Mark Terry-Lush, Chair of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Tourism One pub closed every single day across England and Wales in 2025, according to analysis of government data by...

FEP takes a magnifying glass to the 2025 Budget

Posted 3 months ago by Lydia Smith

The Chancellor’s recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought a mix of relief and challenges for businesses across the UK.

Celebrating Collaboration Across Gloucestershire

Posted 3 months ago by Lydia Smith

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,...

New Directors Appointed At The FEP

Posted 4 months ago by Lydia Smith

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

Posted 4 months ago by Lydia Smith

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

Posted 7 months ago by Lydia Smith

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...

Investing in Skills for the Future of the Forest of Dean With AccXel Construction School

Posted 8 months ago by Lydia Smith

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

Posted 10 months ago by Lydia Smith

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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