Green Party Retains Stroud District Council Seat in By-Election Friday, March 6, 2026 green elections stroud council byelection politics community vote victory elliott-boult Helen Elliott-Boult, the newly elected Green Party councillor, expressed her excitement and gratitude after winning the Stroud District Council by-election for the Thrupp ward at Ebley Mill. This election followed the … Read More
Transit Van Stolen from Residential Street Near Stroud Tuesday, March 3, 2026 transit van theft stroud police cctv eastington ford investigation vehicle Police are seeking assistance from the public following the theft of a white Ford Transit van from a residential street in Eastington, near Stroud. The incident occurred on Monday, February 23, at approximately 7:45 pm. … Read More
Transit Van Stolen at Speed from Eastington Residential Street Near Stroud Tuesday, March 3, 2026 van theft stroud eastington police fordtransit crime cctv vauxhall investigation Police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance following the theft of a van from a quiet residential street in Eastington, near Stroud. The incident occurred on Monday, February 23, at approximately 7:45 pm when unknown … Read More
Resident on 'Most Potholed' UK Road Warns of Dangerous Conditions Thursday, February 26, 2026 potholes stroud gloucestershire roadrepair minchinhampton roaddamage cycling safety localgovernment weather Pat Swift, 78, a former civil engineer living in Minchinhampton, Stroud, has counted over 150 potholes on just a 200-yard stretch of Well Hill road outside his home. The deteriorating condition of this road is causing … Read More
Resident Lives Amidst Over 150 Potholes on One of UK's Most Damaged Roads Thursday, February 26, 2026 potholes stroud gloucestershire roads repairs infrastructure safety localgovernment rural cycling Pat Swift, 78, a former civil engineer, resides on Well Hill in Minchinhampton, Stroud — a road notorious for its severe pothole problem. On a short 200-yard stretch near his home, Mr Swift has counted more than 150 potholes, … Read More
Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More