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 served on the Town Councillor since 1998 and has been Mayor for 10 years in total.