News
Autumn 2024 Newsletter
The autumn edition of our About Town Newsletter has been published and is being delivered to households within the parish.
Also available to download as a PDF.
Posted: Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Join the World Jungle Community Fun Day!
We're thrilled to support the **Community Fun Day** happening on **Saturday, 31st August, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM** at Sladewood Academy School playing field! 🏫
Expect a day packed with fun activities like:
- 🎪 **Circus Skills** with the Magnificent Mr. Kai
- 🎨 **Graffiti Arts** with Rose from Art for Action
- 🌈 **Giant Bubbles**
- 🥁 **African Drumming** with Richie the Bongo Kid
- ✋ **Henna Tattoos**... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Urgent Notice: Field Road Closure - Respect Barriers for Your Safety
Residents and drivers are reminded to respect the ongoing road closure on Field Road due to damage to the road surface . Despite clear signage, some individuals have been moving barriers and ignoring closure signs, putting themselves and others at risk.
Drivers ignoring closure signs may invalidate their vehicle insurance, leaving them financially vulnerable in case of an accident.
The lower section... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Stroud's Mayor condemns racism and discrimination
"As Mayor of Stroud Town Council, I feel compelled to address the concerning rise in racist sentiments that we've witnessed nationally. Let me be absolutely clear: racism and discrimination, in any form, has no place in our town or our society.
Stroud has always prided itself on being a welcoming, inclusive community where diversity is celebrated. The strength of our town lies in the cultures, backgrounds,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 6 Aug 2024
New Premises for Stroud Town Council: Locking Hill changes hands
Stroud Town Council has taken a significant step in enhancing its service to the community by purchasing new premises. The former Locking Hill Surgery is now owned by the Town Council on behalf of the community of Stroud Town, marking a new chapter in local governance and community engagement.
The acquisition demonstrates the Council's commitment to improving its facilities and accessibility. Work has... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 5 Aug 2024
Stroud 20mph Speed Limits
Gloucestershire County Council is proposing to carry out an administrative exercise to consolidate the Traffic Orders for the existing 20mph speed limit on various roads in Stroud town. It is also proposed to include some roads that are currently signed on street as 20mph to make them compliant.
To view the relevant documents, please see below:
Draft Order
Notice of Intention
Statement of Reasons
Proposal... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 31 Jul 2024
Wet weather and low temperatures causing havoc for butterflies during Big Butterfly Count
Stroud Town Council have offered three chances to have support from our Green Spaces Rangers in Park Gardens, Stroud New Cemetery and during Stroud Show, in Stratford Park. The count continues until the 4th of August. Thanks to those residents who have taken part!
The charity Butterfly Conservation has issued the following press release regarding the low numbers detected in the count so far:
Where are... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Jul 2024
Mayors' delight as Young Marketeers Harvest Day Sale Raises £275 for The Long Table
Stroud's Shambles market was bustling with activity on Saturday 13th July as students from four local schools participated in the Young Marketeers harvest day sale. The event, which saw young people selling produce they had grown themselves, was attended by Stroud's Mayor and Deputy Mayor, highlighting the importance of this 'School Food Matters' initiative.
Students from Archway, Cashes Green Primary,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Mayor Tony Davey SNJ column in full
19th of July 2024
I'm pleased to be able to share another week of happenings with you, to give you an insight into what a Town Council and Town Councillors (and the officers at the Town Council) do. This is an important point, actually… whilst I share what I have been engaged in, please read this as a reflection of what many of our Councillors and team have been engaged in as well - this isn't... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Join us for Big Butterfly Count: Stroud New Cemetery 24th July 12.30
Stroud Green Spaces Team's next Big Butterfly Count Event will be held on Wednesday 24th July from 12pm at Stroud New Cemetery. This location has been identified as one of the most promising sites for observing a diverse range of butterflies and day-flying moths.
Pete Bradshaw commented on the upcoming event, "Stroud New Cemetery is a biodiversity hotspot in our community. Its varied habitats and abundance... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024
