A BOOK designer and a music therapist have been co-opted to Stroud Town Council 

Megan, who has lived and worked in Stroud since 2004, will represent Uplands ward.

"I love living in Stroud, being a part of the Uplands community and raising my children here," said Megan.

"I’m passionate about providing our children and young people with a fun, happy and bright future, particularly given the difficulties living though a pandemic and facing the climate and ecological crisis has presented to the younger generation.

"I’m also really interested in addressing the road safety and traffic problems in Stroud and hope to help work towards making the town a more pleasurable and safe place for cyclists and pedestrians."

Music therapist Rachel Smith has also been co-opted to Stroud Town Council.

Rachel, who grew up in Stroud, returned to Stroud in 2016 and lives with her husband and two children. She will represent Farmhill and Paganhill ward.
 
She is a qualified music therapist with extensive experience in adult social care. Rachel was previously elected to Gloucestershire County Council for one term. 

"I am delighted to be co-opted on to Stroud Town Council and have a particular interest in improving cycling conditions in and around the town," said Rachel.