https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/stratford/Recent content in stratford on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/stroud-lidos-future-at-crossroads-as-council-prepares-for-vital-funding-decisions/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/stroud-lidos-future-at-crossroads-as-council-prepares-for-vital-funding-decisions/Stroud’s beloved open-air swimming pool, Stratford Park Lido, faces an uncertain future as the council prepares to discuss critical options in upcoming meetings. Due to serious health and safety concerns, the lido is unlikely to reopen until essential repairs are completed, stirring strong public demand to preserve this treasured community asset. A recent risk assessment highlighted major hazards including significant concrete cracking by the diving board, structural instability possibly linked to corroded iron pipework, and widespread deterioration of the pool tank itself.