Other towns and villages in the district include Blakeney, Cinderford, Drybrook, English Bicknor, Huntley, Littledean, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Newnham and Newent.

[9] The whole district is also covered by civil parishes, which form a third tier of local government.

[10] Since the 2023 election the council has been run by a Green minority administration with support from Labour on a confidence and supply basis.

[28] Northern parts of the district is served by BBC West Midlands and ITV Central with television signals received from the Ridge Hill transmitter.

[29] Radio stations for the area are: The district's local newspaper is The Forester.