Fears Over Stroud Lido Closure Sparking Risk of Drownings in Local Lakes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 stroud lido swimming safety drowning gloucestershire wildswimming woodchester lakes council Concerns are growing that the closure of Stratford Park Lido in Gloucestershire could lead to increased dangers, with residents potentially turning to hazardous wild swimming spots in local lakes. Stroud District Council has … Read More
Stroud Community Protests Lido Closure Amid Health and Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 lido stroud closure council safety repairs community fundraising refurbishment swimming Over 50 residents gathered outside Ebley Mill to urge Stroud District Council to reconsider the temporary closure of Stratford Park lido, a cherished open-air swimming pool that attracted 30,000 visitors in 2025. The council … Read More
Community Protests Stroud Lido Closure as Council Cites Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 stroud lido safety closure council community fundraising repairs swimming infrastructure More than 50 passionate residents gathered outside Ebley Mill, urging Stroud District Council to reconsider its recommendation to keep Stratford Park lido closed this summer due to significant health and safety concerns. The … Read More
Gloucestershire Town of Stroud Named Among UK’s Best Places to Live in 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026 stroud gloucestershire cotswolds community housing farmersmarket countryside realestate southwest lifestyle The Sunday Times has released its much-anticipated Best Places to Live guide for 2026, highlighting the UK’s most desirable locations. Among these, Stroud, a charming town nestled in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, has been … Read More
Work Begins on New Affordable Housing Development in Stroud Wednesday, March 18, 2026 stroud affordablehousing housingdevelopment sustainability energyefficiency cashesgreen construction spellermetcalfe community housingcommittee Construction has commenced on a new affordable housing project located on an underused plot in the Cashes Green area of Stroud. The development will feature seven homes: five two-storey houses and two flats on Queen’s … Read More
Stroud Boy Pioneers UK Trial of Revolutionary Exoskeleton to Aid Walking Tuesday, March 17, 2026 cerebralpalsy bionics exoskeleton mobility technology disability stroud fundraising healthcare recovery Asger Marsh, a 7-year-old boy from Stroud living with cerebral palsy, has become the first person in the UK to trial the innovative Agilik bionic exoskeleton—a device designed to enhance mobility and improve walking ability. … Read More