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Mayor Re-elected
Stroud Mayor Stella Parkes has praised the town's community spirit and people's willingness to support each other.
Councillor Parkes, who represents Central Ward, was unanimously returned as Mayor at the Town Council meeting last night (Monday).
Councillor Camilla Hale (Valley Ward) was unanimously re-elected as Deputy Mayor.
"Over the last year Stroud has faced many challenges and I think the key word... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 May 2023 10:57 by Admin team
Winter Weather
We are receiving lots of calls from residents, from across Stroud District, asking us for supplies of road grit.
Gloucestershire Roads provide us with a limited supply, which is very quickly used up when we get heavy snow.
If/when we receive a new supply we will endeavour to fill up grit bins in Stroud town.
Read our policy.
We also receive lots of requests for new grit bins. The locations for these have... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:26 by Admin team
Proclamation to the People of Stroud
On Sunday 11th September 2022 the Mayor, Cllr Stella Parkes read a proclamation to the people of Stroud.
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a centuries old tradition. The ceremony does not create a new King. It is simply an announcement of the accession which took place immediately on the death of the reigning monarch. In bygone days the ceremony would have been the means by which people learnt... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:18 by Admin team
Proclamation Ceremony
To mark the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second, a ceremony will be held on the Subscription Rooms forecourt, George Street, Stroud, at 4pm on Sunday 11th September 2022.
The Mayor, Cllr Stella Parkes, will read a proclamation to the people of Stroud marking the beginning of our new King Charles III's reign.
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a centuries old tradition. The... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:07 by Helen Bojaniwska
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Stroud Town Council is saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and joins the nation, and the world, to grieve the loss of an incredible life dedicated to service. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this deeply sad time.
Floral tributes
An area for floral tributes will be provided on the forecourt of the Subscription Rooms.
After the funeral the flowers will be collected... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 22:11 by Helen Bojaniwska
Incident at Stroud Cemetery
Stroud Town Council is working closely with Gloucestershire Police following a serious sexual assault at Stroud Cemetery.
Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the Bisley Road area between 9pm and 11pm on Saturday, May 7.
The community policing team is increasing their patrols of the area, including throughout the night.
It is hoped that footage from Town Council-funded CCTV cameras... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:17 by Helen Bojaniwska
Stroud has a New Mayor
Stroud's new mayor has pledged to do all she can to make the town centre a greener place that is accessible to all.
Councillor Stella Parkes, who represents Central Ward, was unanimously voted in as Mayor at the Town Council meeting last night (Monday).
She takes over from Kevin Cranston who has stepped down as mayor.
Councillor Parkes, who worked in corporate communications, joined the council 18 months... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 May 2022 10:00 by Admin team
Repair Work at the Sub Rooms
Work is due to begin on repairs to the stonework at the Subscription Rooms.
Stroud Town Council is supporting the Subscription Rooms Trust by paying for the essential work, estimated to cost approxiately £35,000.
"It is not unusual for a building such as the Subs, which is 189 years old, to have stone fail and need to be replaced due to cold and damp weather," said Mayor of Stroud Kevin Cranston.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:46 by Admin team
London Road Closure
The closure of London Road on Saturdays for Stroud Farmers' Market has now come to an end.
The temporary closure was introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic to provide more space for social distancing.
London Road was originally closed all week but scaled back to just Saturdays last July. It was funded first from the government response to Covid-19 and more recently from the Welcome Back Fund.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:31 by Admin team
Statement on Ukraine
Stroud Town Council stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemns the Russian invasion of their country. We call on the UK government to put in place stringent and effective sanctions against the Russian state.
We call on the UK government to open our borders and waive visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees seeking sanctuary, making it safe and legal for them to travel to this country.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:32 by Helen Bojaniwska