Local government

Stroud Town Council unveils new event billboards, refurbished bus shelters and plans to repurpose phone boxes as part of town centre improvements

Local government

Stroud transforms town centre with free event billboards and refurbished bus shelters

Cllr Chloe Turner has highlighted the Museum in the Park's shortlisting in two categories at the Cotswolds Awards 2026.

Cllr Chloe Turner has highlighted the Museum in the Park's shortlisting in two categories at the Cotswolds Awards 2026.

Local government

Stroud council leader warns of funding gap as Gloucestershire shake-up delayed

Representatives from Stroud District Council, Cainscross Town Council, Speller Metcalfe and Quattro Design

Representatives from Stroud District Council, Cainscross Town Council, Speller Metcalfe and Quattro Design

Local government

See inside as new homes built at disused Stroud site

The Carers Course, delivered by Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, offers first aid and manual handling training to unpaid dementia carers.

The Carers Course, delivered by Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, offers first aid and manual handling training to unpaid dementia carers.

Training for unpaid dementia carers in Gloucestershire receives £2,000 boost

Cllr Gill Thomas collected 26 bags of rubbish while litter picking during the 44th Stroud Half Marathon and 10K event.

Cllr Gill Thomas collected 26 bags of rubbish while litter picking during the 44th Stroud Half Marathon and 10K event.

Local government

Stroud's historic Old Town Hall to become new centre celebrating textile heritage

Stroud District Council offices at Ebley Mill

Stroud District Council offices at Ebley Mill

Local government

Major update on decision to abolish Stroud District Council

Minchinhampton is one of the areas included in the Community Governance Review

Minchinhampton is one of the areas included in the Community Governance Review

Local government

Major changes across Stroud area revealed

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have issued safety guidance to help prevent injuries this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have issued safety guidance to help prevent injuries this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Gloucestershire fire service shares top tips to stay safe this Halloween

The crossing near Waitrose supermarket

The crossing near Waitrose supermarket

Local government

Waitrose investigates 'serious' reports after 'near-misses' near roundabouts

Gloucester City Councillor Liam Harries at Nene Close Bridge in Quedgeley, which is closed

Gloucester City Councillor Liam Harries at Nene Close Bridge in Quedgeley, which is closed

Local government

Popular dog-walking bridge shut for months as residents demand action

Stroud mayor Louisa Stinton attended the Citizens Advice Impact Report launch, highlighting vital support provided to local communities.

Stroud mayor Louisa Stinton attended the Citizens Advice Impact Report launch, highlighting vital support provided to local communities.

Local government

Stroud mayor praises 'life-changing' Citizens Advice work helping thousands

Stroud District Council has agreed to provide up to £245,000 to support Woodchester Mansion.

Stroud District Council has agreed to provide up to £245,000 to support Woodchester Mansion.

Local government

Stroud council pledges up to £245,000 to help secure future of historic mansion

Cllr Chloe Turner with representatives from Stroud District Council Stroud Valleys Artspace and Stroudwater Textile Trust inside Stroud's Old Town Hall

Cllr Chloe Turner with representatives from Stroud District Council Stroud Valleys Artspace and Stroudwater Textile Trust inside Stroud's Old Town Hall

Local government

More revealed about major plans to take over Stroud landmark

CGI showing how M5 Junction 10 is expected to look following the £372 million improvement scheme, which will see two slip roads closed for around two years

CGI showing how M5 Junction 10 is expected to look following the £372 million improvement scheme, which will see two slip roads closed for around two years

Local government

Major two-year-closure of M5 junction in Gloucestershire costing over £370m

National Highways is investing £7 million into the A40 at Over in Gloucestershire to carry out essential improvements to the Over Bridge

National Highways is investing £7 million into the A40 at Over in Gloucestershire to carry out essential improvements to the Over Bridge

Local government

Major Gloucestershire route to shut tonight - everything we know

Stroud Mayor Louisa Stinton explains how the town council helped resolve an issue involving an overgrown handrail along a pathway.

Stroud Mayor Louisa Stinton explains how the town council helped resolve an issue involving an overgrown handrail along a pathway.

Local government

From potholes to planning: Stroud Mayor explains who to contact

Stroud District Council is reminding residents to avoid rogue waste collectors as part of the national Fight Fly-Tipping fortnight campaign.

Stroud District Council is reminding residents to avoid rogue waste collectors as part of the national Fight Fly-Tipping fortnight campaign.

Local government

Stroud residents warned over rogue waste collectors in fly-tipping crackdown

Concerns have been raised about smells and cleanliness at Stratford Park Leisure Centre, with the council saying remedial works are under way.

Concerns have been raised about smells and cleanliness at Stratford Park Leisure Centre, with the council saying remedial works are under way.

Stroud leisure centre user says 'unpleasant smell' made them get changed in toilets

Stroud District Council has pledged up to £245,000 towards the future of Woodchester Mansion

Stroud District Council has pledged up to £245,000 towards the future of Woodchester Mansion

Major update on future of much-loved UK landmark near National Trust site

A46/ M5 Ashchurch Junction near Tewkesbury

A46/ M5 Ashchurch Junction near Tewkesbury

Local government

Councils slam 'short-sighted' decision to scrap key M5 road project

As Stroud's new mayor, Louisa Stinton wants to focus on youth engagement, women’s safety, the environment, local businesses and greater community involvement in Stroud.

As Stroud's new mayor, Louisa Stinton wants to focus on youth engagement, women’s safety, the environment, local businesses and greater community involvement in Stroud.

Local government

New mayor wants to make Stroud council more approachable

Stroud's Grade II listed Old Town Hall could be transferred to Stroud Valleys Artspace and transformed into a Centre for Textile Arts under plans due to be discussed by councillors tonight, Thursday, October 8

Stroud's Grade II listed Old Town Hall could be transferred to Stroud Valleys Artspace and transformed into a Centre for Textile Arts under plans due to be discussed by councillors tonight, Thursday, October 8

Local government

Major plans to take over Stroud town centre landmark

Gloucestershire County Council is offering free food support and activities for children and families across the county during the October half-term.

Gloucestershire County Council is offering free food support and activities for children and families across the county during the October half-term.

Local government

Free food and activities offered to Gloucestershire families this half-term

There are concerns over the state of the walkway on the site of the former 25 Cromwell Street which has been described as

There are concerns over the state of the walkway on the site of the former 25 Cromwell Street which has been described as

Gloucestershire County Council

Concerns over state of walkway at former home of Fred and Rose West

Stroud District Council will consider a proposed community asset transfer of Stroud's Old Town Hall to develop a Centre for Textile Arts

Stroud District Council will consider a proposed community asset transfer of Stroud's Old Town Hall to develop a Centre for Textile Arts

Local government

Affordable homes, Old Town Hall and Woodchester Mansion on council agenda

Roadworks are under way in Stroud town centre, with John Street closed between London Road and Union Street until Wednesday, October 7, while National Grid carries out works for a new service connection

Roadworks are under way in Stroud town centre, with John Street closed between London Road and Union Street until Wednesday, October 7, while National Grid carries out works for a new service connection

Local government

Why key Stroud town centre road shut

Stroud District Council says detailed surveys of Stratford Park Lido will take place over winter before its scheduled reopening in May 2027. Pictured: the Synchro Stingrays at the Stroud Lido end of season Splash Up event

Stroud District Council says detailed surveys of Stratford Park Lido will take place over winter before its scheduled reopening in May 2027. Pictured: the Synchro Stingrays at the Stroud Lido end of season Splash Up event

Local government

Stroud council shares next steps for lido as winter surveys get under way

Louisa Stinton has been elected mayor of Stroud

Louisa Stinton has been elected mayor of Stroud

Local government

New mayor of Stroud revealed in new chapter for town

KFC is set to open soon at the former Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club in Merrywalks

KFC is set to open soon at the former Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club in Merrywalks

'Bring on KFC' as readers divided over major Stroud plans

Reform UK Councillor Michael Rees (Cam Valley) stood to speak at Gloucestershire County Council meeting on November 12, 2025

Reform UK Councillor Michael Rees (Cam Valley) stood to speak at Gloucestershire County Council meeting on November 12, 2025

Reform councillor accused of 'betraying voters' after defecting to Restore Britain

Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds Roz Savage speaking to the media near RAF Fairford

Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds Roz Savage speaking to the media near RAF Fairford

Local government

MP speaks out on 'deeply disturbing' and 'frightening' incident at RAF Faiford

From left: Bella Odigie (NoSH Trustee), Sarah Frazer (NoSH Trustee), David Lambert (NoSH volunteer)

From left: Bella Odigie (NoSH Trustee), Sarah Frazer (NoSH Trustee), David Lambert (NoSH volunteer)

Local government

New trustees wanted to help shape future of Stroud community charity

Liz Hillary, Green town cllr for Stroud Central, at the KFC site

Liz Hillary, Green town cllr for Stroud Central, at the KFC site

Local government

Stroud figures say new KFC ‘should not be built’ and would increase congestion

Three public footpaths in Eastington and Whitminster will remain temporarily closed while canal construction works continue, under an extended closure order.

Three public footpaths in Eastington and Whitminster will remain temporarily closed while canal construction works continue, under an extended closure order.

Canal construction delays extend three Stroud district footpath closures

The Five Valleys Walk returns on September 27, raising money for Meningitis Now with routes ranging from 1.5 to 21 miles. Pictured: Gemma Hastilow-Smith and Wendy Hopkins during last year's Five Valleys Walk

The Five Valleys Walk returns on September 27, raising money for Meningitis Now with routes ranging from 1.5 to 21 miles. Pictured: Gemma Hastilow-Smith and Wendy Hopkins during last year's Five Valleys Walk

Local government

Grants, lido events and Five Valleys Walk in latest Stroud council update

John Bloxsom, who has lived in Rodborough for 15 years, has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the forthcoming ward by-election.

John Bloxsom, who has lived in Rodborough for 15 years, has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the forthcoming ward by-election.

Local government

Labour reveals candidate for upcoming Rodborough Ward by-election

Gloucestershire community and voluntary organisations can apply for Thriving Communities Grants supporting projects that help adults remain connected and independent.

Gloucestershire community and voluntary organisations can apply for Thriving Communities Grants supporting projects that help adults remain connected and independent.

Community projects across Gloucestershire offered grants of up to £7,500

Plans have been lodged to install an outdoor table tennis table at Stroud's Bank Gardens park

Plans have been lodged to install an outdoor table tennis table at Stroud's Bank Gardens park

Local government

Plans for exciting addition to Stroud town park

Weekly column by Stroud town mayor Tony Davey

Weekly column by Stroud town mayor Tony Davey

Local government

Major Stroud figure stands down after overseeing key changes

Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner

Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner

Local government

Stroud mayor says council shake-up pause could offer chance to get it right

The John Marjoram Peace Bench in Stroud High Street will be unveiled in memory of the former mayor and campaigner (pictured) on Sunday (September 20)

The John Marjoram Peace Bench in Stroud High Street will be unveiled in memory of the former mayor and campaigner (pictured) on Sunday (September 20)

Local government

Stroud to honour former mayor John Marjoram with new peace bench

Stroud district council leader Chloe Turner, left, speaks says the decision to holt local government reforms is a 'shambles'

Stroud district council leader Chloe Turner, left, speaks says the decision to holt local government reforms is a 'shambles'

Local government

Future of Stroud District Council in limbo after latest plans blasted as 'shambles'

Community and voluntary organisations across Gloucestershire can apply for Thriving Communities grants supporting projects that help adults stay connected and independent.

Community and voluntary organisations across Gloucestershire can apply for Thriving Communities grants supporting projects that help adults stay connected and independent.

Local government

Gloucestershire groups offered funding to tackle loneliness and isolation

In its weekly column, Stroud District Council has shared updates covering recycling, local elections, Heritage Open Days and community activities taking place across the district this month.

In its weekly column, Stroud District Council has shared updates covering recycling, local elections, Heritage Open Days and community activities taking place across the district this month.

Local government

Stroud residents urged to recycle smarter as council marks Recycle Week

Overnight road closures will be in place at Bristol Road, Stonehouse during the resurfacing works

Overnight road closures will be in place at Bristol Road, Stonehouse during the resurfacing works

Local government

Road closure at major route near Stroud to begin imminently

Stroud Lido will remain open until September 30

Stroud Lido will remain open until September 30

How long Stroud Lido is to remain open amid latest changes

Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk returns on Sunday, September 26

Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk returns on Sunday, September 26

Local government

Council shake-up paused as Stroud shares key updates

Stroud District Council offices at Ebley Mill

Stroud District Council offices at Ebley Mill

Local government

Major update on decision to abolish Stroud District Council

If you're hoping to squeeze in a few more swims before autumn arrives, Stroud Lido remains open until 30 September, weather permitting.

If you're hoping to squeeze in a few more swims before autumn arrives, Stroud Lido remains open until 30 September, weather permitting.

Local government

From sunrise yoga to crowdfunding: What’s on in Stroud this month

Stroud mayor Tony Davey said plans are underway to make this year's Stroud Goodwill the best yet

Stroud mayor Tony Davey said plans are underway to make this year's Stroud Goodwill the best yet

Local government

Stroud mayor: Plans underway to make Stroud Goodwill the best yet

A new tourism film has been released to showcase the best of what the Stroud District has to offer.

A new tourism film has been released to showcase the best of what the Stroud District has to offer.

Local government

New film aims to tempt more visitors to discover Stroud district

Liberal Democrat candidate Fred Hulls has been elected to represent Kingswood at Stroud District Council. CREDIT: Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat candidate Fred Hulls has been elected to represent Kingswood at Stroud District Council. CREDIT: Lib Dems

Lib Dem's landslide victory over Reform, Labour and Greens at Stroud election

Stroud district councillor Katy Hofmann., who has been leader of the Labour group, has resigned with immediate effect

Stroud district councillor Katy Hofmann., who has been leader of the Labour group, has resigned with immediate effect

Local government

Major Stroud figure leaves role due to ill health

The former Bristol Street Motors Ford site on London Road in Stroud, for which recent plans were withdrawn

The former Bristol Street Motors Ford site on London Road in Stroud, for which recent plans were withdrawn

Stroud mayor on planning changes and the town's high street