Kevin Cranston is a semi-retired Management Consultant. He moved to Stroud in 1996 with his then young family after serving in the Army. His wife is a nutritional therapist and also works for a small charity working with the Bedouin in Sinai. His now grown up son lives in the USA, and daughter and first Grandchild in Bristol. He enjoys reading, wine, watching rugby and gardening.

Kevin has been a Town Councillor for 24 years and Mayor for 9 years in total. As Mayor he prefers the Council to reach consensus decisions supported by all members. He is happy to work any or all organisations that are working for the genuine benefit of Stroud and its citizens whatever their opinions or beliefs.