Environment

Woodchester Park, where the National Trust has urged visitors to help protect its historic dams.

National Trust issues warning to visitors at popular site near Stroud after damage

Campaign seeks £164,000 to save Ruscombe Woods near Stroud

Campaign seeks £164,000 to save Ruscombe Woods near Stroud

Campaign launched to save 17-acre Ruscombe Woods with £164,000 community bid

Overflowing bins at Frithwood Surgery have prompted staff to ask people not to dump household waste in the car park.

Overflowing bins at Frithwood Surgery have prompted staff to ask people not to dump household waste in the car park.

Action taken after rubbish bins overflow at GP surgery and shops near Stroud

The Cotswold Canals Trust’s Santa Cruises will return this December

The Cotswold Canals Trust’s Santa Cruises will return this December

Exciting and popular events along Stroud canal to return soon

Pictured, volunteers from Stroud Valleys Project

Pictured, volunteers from Stroud Valleys Project

Charity secures funding to make green spaces more drought-resilient

Stroud-based Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has backed the Government’s controversial decision to allow drilling at the Jackdaw gas field

Stroud-based Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has backed the Government’s controversial decision to allow drilling at the Jackdaw gas field

Dale Vince calls outrage over Jackdaw gas drilling ‘a lot of fuss about nothing’

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

See what happens to your rubbish on tour of Gloucestershire waste facility

Adult, Face, Female, Head, Outdoors, Person, Photography, Portrait, Vegetation, Woman

Adult, Face, Female, Head, Outdoors, Person, Photography, Portrait, Vegetation, Woman

Cotswold Company design range with National Trust to help Stroud wildlife

The Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society's AGM was held at the Sub Rooms in Stroud on Tuesday, September 22, and was attended by 86 shareholders as well as other supporters.

The Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society's AGM was held at the Sub Rooms in Stroud on Tuesday, September 22, and was attended by 86 shareholders as well as other supporters.

Three new directors elected to help manage Stroud's Heavens Valley

Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility will host a free workshop teaching children and accompanying adults how to make paper from scraps.

Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility will host a free workshop teaching children and accompanying adults how to make paper from scraps.

Gloucestershire families invited to try papermaking at free workshop

Al Booth explores Frome Banks Nature Reserve with Stroud Valley’s Project officer Tamsin Bent

Al Booth explores Frome Banks Nature Reserve with Stroud Valley’s Project officer Tamsin Bent

New podcast explores Stroud’s wildlife havens and valleys

Stroud MP Simon Opher has called for public ownership of the water industry ahead of a parliamentary debate on holding a referendum.

Stroud MP Simon Opher has called for public ownership of the water industry ahead of a parliamentary debate on holding a referendum.

Stroud MP calls for water industry to be brought back into public hands

Dog-on-dog attacks are on the rise in the Stroud area (Library image)

Dog-on-dog attacks are on the rise in the Stroud area (Library image)

Increase in dog-on-dog attacks in Stroud area

Dannika Earle, who lives on Bisley Old Road, says the rodents are huge and smelly

Dannika Earle, who lives on Bisley Old Road, says the rodents are huge and smelly

Mum fears baby could be attacked by 'huge' rats after rodent plague in Stroud

Library image of fireworks

Library image of fireworks

Warning issued over fireworks display planned for this weekend in Stroud area

The Cannop Natural Flood Management project, at Lydney

The Cannop Natural Flood Management project, at Lydney

How new flood works are helping protect homes in Stroud District

A major gas upgrade in the Horsley Hill area of Stroud began on Tuesday, September 1, with work scheduled to finish by the end of October

A major gas upgrade in the Horsley Hill area of Stroud began on Tuesday, September 1, with work scheduled to finish by the end of October

Major project involving traffic disruption near pub begins

Westonbirt Arboretum is launching its autumn celebration, focusing on 'The Magic of Maples' with an immersive trail.

Westonbirt Arboretum is launching its autumn celebration, focusing on 'The Magic of Maples' with an immersive trail.

Japanese maples take centre stage at Westonbirt Arboretum this autumn

Police said they would be stepping up patrols after antisocial behaviour among young people in a village near Stroud (library image)

Police said they would be stepping up patrols after antisocial behaviour among young people in a village near Stroud (library image)

Antisocial behaviour reported among youths in village near Stroud

Gloucestershire residents are asked not to put batteries in household bins

Gloucestershire residents are asked not to put batteries in household bins

Why batteries and gas canisters shouldn't go in Gloucestershire bins

CCT volunteers working on the Missing Mile with chair of trustees David Hagg, Dr Simon Opher MP, Member of Parliament for Stroud and Stuart McLeod, director of England – London & South, The National Lottery Heritage Fund

CCT volunteers working on the Missing Mile with chair of trustees David Hagg, Dr Simon Opher MP, Member of Parliament for Stroud and Stuart McLeod, director of England – London & South, The National Lottery Heritage Fund

'Truly historic moment' as major scheme along canal in Stroud begins

A court has banned anyone from entering or dumping waste at Severnside Farm, Gloucester

A court has banned anyone from entering or dumping waste at Severnside Farm, Gloucester

Illegal waste site in Gloucestershire shut down after criminals 'cause misery'

The flooding at the railway bridge near McDonald's along Merrywalks in Stroud in November last year

The flooding at the railway bridge near McDonald's along Merrywalks in Stroud in November last year

Roads braced for flooding across Gloucestershire

Bisley composting scheme members celebrated 21 years with an allotment birthday party

Bisley composting scheme members celebrated 21 years with an allotment birthday party

Bisley composting scheme celebrates 21 years with allotment birthday party

Mushroom walks are taking place this autumn

Mushroom walks are taking place this autumn

Free woodland walks for mushroom buffs and curious beginners in Gloucestershire

The fire broke out in a yard at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, on Friday, August 14

The fire broke out in a yard at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, on Friday, August 14

Latest after fire devastates graves in town near Stroud

A smell of smoke has been present in different parts of Gloucestershire (library image)

A smell of smoke has been present in different parts of Gloucestershire (library image)

BREAKING: Why you may be smelling smoke in Gloucestershire

Tips in Gloucestershire will temporarily stop taking certain items from tomorrow, it has been revealed (library image)

Tips in Gloucestershire will temporarily stop taking certain items from tomorrow, it has been revealed (library image)

Temporary ban at ALL Gloucestershire tips - everything we know after urgent warning

Severn Rivers Trust’s river restoration wetland in the Upper Teme catchment

Severn Rivers Trust’s river restoration wetland in the Upper Teme catchment

Severn Trent pays £2.2m after sewage pollution investigations

The Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society is seeking new volunteer directors to help steer the future of the 102‑acre community‑owned valley

The Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society is seeking new volunteer directors to help steer the future of the 102‑acre community‑owned valley

Volunteers sought to help shape the future of Heavens Valley near Stroud

Maggie Dutton, of Nailsworth CAN

Maggie Dutton, of Nailsworth CAN

Nailsworth campaigner urges residents to ditch single-use plastic

Hundreds sign petition against Gloucestershire tip waste charges

Over 200 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish on land in St Oswolds, Gloucester

Over 200 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish on land in St Oswolds, Gloucester

Hundreds of tonnes of waste dumped at illegal tip behind shops in Gloucestershire

The first boats under the new bridge belonged to Cotswold Boatmobility charity

The first boats under the new bridge belonged to Cotswold Boatmobility charity

Stonehouse canal bridge shortlisted for major engineering award

Stonehouse Town Council is inviting locals to join a community clean-up

Stonehouse Town Council is inviting locals to join a community clean-up

Stonehouse residents invited to join community clean‑up

July 20 2026
Angela Jones speaking at the event
Learning to test water quality at Bowbridge, Stroud. Led by Angela Jones, better known as the Wild Woman of the Wye. (centre)
Copyright Simon Pizzey

July 20 2026
Angela Jones speaking at the event
Learning to test water quality at Bowbridge, Stroud. Led by Angela Jones, better known as the Wild Woman of the Wye. (centre)
Copyright Simon Pizzey

Campaigners begin citizen-led River Frome water testing in Stroud

Hempsted Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Gloucester will shut temporarily from August 13 for essential improvements and is expected to reopen in mid-November

Hempsted Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Gloucester will shut temporarily from August 13 for essential improvements and is expected to reopen in mid-November

Recycling centre in Gloucestershire to close for three months

Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been named among Europe's top birdwatching destinations

Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been named among Europe's top birdwatching destinations

Gloucestershire attraction named among Europe's top birdwatching destinations

Cllr Gill Thomas at Stroud Valley Community Primary School in Stroud.

Cllr Gill Thomas at Stroud Valley Community Primary School in Stroud.

Thousands of Stroud pupils inspired by school litter picking campaign

A warning has been issued after a fire broke out on Rodborough Common on Butterrow Hill scorching 15 square metres of grassland after flames spread from a van

A warning has been issued after a fire broke out on Rodborough Common on Butterrow Hill scorching 15 square metres of grassland after flames spread from a van

Dramatic image released of scorched area of Rodborough Common after van fire

Returning to the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility’s visitor centre garden this summer is the popular scavenger hunt

Returning to the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility’s visitor centre garden this summer is the popular scavenger hunt

Children invited to free nature scavenger hunt at Gloucestershire facility

Students discussing the environmental issues they are concerned about at a Young Changemakers Launch event

Students discussing the environmental issues they are concerned about at a Young Changemakers Launch event

Stroud students lead environmental projects through Young Changemakers

Cllr Martin Pearcy with the cigarette ballot bin in King Street, Stroud

Cllr Martin Pearcy with the cigarette ballot bin in King Street, Stroud

New addition to Stroud town centre as hotspot revealed

Plans are being considered to introduce new charges for excess DIY waste at household recycling centres across Gloucestershire

Plans are being considered to introduce new charges for excess DIY waste at household recycling centres across Gloucestershire

Fees could be imposed at recycling tip near Stroud - everything we know

HVCBS community engagement coordinator Emma Kernahan giving a presentation at a recent focus group that discussed the future of the valley with residents

HVCBS community engagement coordinator Emma Kernahan giving a presentation at a recent focus group that discussed the future of the valley with residents

Hundreds help shape future of community-owned Heavens Valley

Simon Opher MP:

Simon Opher MP:

Stroud MP Simon Opher calls for public ownership of water companies

Gill Thomas, Stroud District Council’s champion for litter and clean environment, collected 100 pieces of fast food litter during a single 10km run

Gill Thomas, Stroud District Council’s champion for litter and clean environment, collected 100 pieces of fast food litter during a single 10km run

Fast-Litter exhibition to showcase how data could tackle litter in Stroud

Three Stroud based organisations – Zerodig Farms Ltd, Stroud Valleys Artspace (SVA) and Curriculum for Life (CFL) – have been awarded a €100,000 grant under the SoilTribes programme, part of the EU Mission, A Soil Deal for Europe

Three Stroud based organisations – Zerodig Farms Ltd, Stroud Valleys Artspace (SVA) and Curriculum for Life (CFL) – have been awarded a €100,000 grant under the SoilTribes programme, part of the EU Mission, A Soil Deal for Europe

Stroud groups secure unique UK funding for soil regeneration programme

Dandelion Clock Fairy ( Kirsty Tait )

The Great Big Climate Circus, Stratford Park, Stroud

Dandelion Clock Fairy ( Kirsty Tait )

The Great Big Climate Circus, Stratford Park, Stroud

32 fantastic pictures of Stroud's Great Big Climate Circus

PHOTOGRAPHER SIMON PIZZEY

PHOTOGRAPHER SIMON PIZZEY

Update issued on bins across Stroud amid heatwave

The Great Big Climate Circus is coming to Stroud

The Great Big Climate Circus is coming to Stroud

Climate circus to visit Stroud town park this summer

Latest on scourge of Japanese Knotweed across Gloucestershire

Shelley Rider column: Climate action starts with all of us

A new app has launched for householders to identify problem plants, including Japanese Knotweed

A new app has launched for householders to identify problem plants, including Japanese Knotweed

Key hack to end scourge of Japanese knotweed issued to residents