Stay Informed: Essential Dates and Info for Elections 2024

Mar 25, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is CaringElections will take place on Thursday, May 2 for Stroud District Council, parish and town councils, the Police and Crime Commissioner, and some neighbourhood planning referendums. Registration Stroud District Council wants residents to ensure they are...

Wotton Directory – Mayor’s Report – March 2024

Mar 4, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is Caring  Council Tax Precept 2024/25 The Town Council has set the budget and its part of your council tax bill for 2024/25. Councillors have been working on the very challenging task of trying to invest in and support the community; ensuring that all...

The Save Brown’s Piece campaign is making great progress.

Mar 2, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is Caring  Wotton Community Land Trust Ltd (WCLT Ltd) has been established and our first goal is to purchase the Brown’s Piece/Hack Hill so that it is community owned and managed for local environmental benefit in line with our objectives.  We are...

Ex-Labour councillor on Stroud District Council joins Green Party

Feb 26, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is Caring  The Green group on Stroud District Council has welcomed a new member, as Cllr Helen Fenton has joined the Greens. Helen was elected in 2021 as one of 15 Labour councillors, but has been part an independent group since September 2022. The...

Investment in community projects agreed in the new SDC budget

Feb 23, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is CaringImproved community facilities, investment in local projects and help for residents who are struggling with the cost of living are key features of Stroud District Council’s 2024/25 budget. Last night (Thursday, February 22), a Full Council meeting...

“Nothing leaves you feeling more connected to your community than being a councillor” – find out more at our information event

Feb 14, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is Caring“Fascinating”, “inspiring”, “exciting” and “fulfilling” were among the responses when we asked our elected members what it was like to be a councillor, ahead of our information event for prospective town, parish, and district councillors. If you’d...