Stroud District Council update w/c 14 September 2026

This week brings updates on recycling, local democracy, heritage attractions and opportunities to get involved in your community.

There is no new update on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). We will continue to deliver council services as usual and will keep residents informed of any significant developments. For the latest information about LGR in Gloucestershire, visit: https://futuregloucestershire.org.uk/

It's Recycle Week and a chance to celebrate the great work our recycling crews do every day, collecting from thousands of households across the district. There are also a few simple things residents can do to help, including flattening large cardboard boxes and folding or cutting them down to roughly the size of a recycling box, placing recycling loose rather than in plastic bags, and making use of our weekly battery and vape recycling collection service. We'll be sharing tips every day on our social media channels to help residents get the most from their recycling service.

As we mark the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, we're also preparing for the Rodborough District Ward by-election on Tuesday 13 October 2026. Anyone considering standing as a candidate should note that nominations close at 4pm on Wednesday 16 September. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to Ebley Mill between 10am and 4pm before the deadline. For nomination papers, enquiries and appointment bookings, visit www.stroud.gov.uk/elections.

Anyone interested in working at future elections is invited to visit our mock polling station at Ebley Mill on Tuesday 22 September from 4pm to 6pm to find out more about polling station roles ahead of the 2027 Gloucestershire Council elections.

There is also plenty to explore as part of Heritage Open Days, with free entry to a range of attractions across the district including Woodchester Mansion, Newark Park and Gigg Mill and Dunkirk Mill. Find out more at: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

Finally, don't forget that Stratford Park Lido remains open until 30 September, weather permitting. The water is still pleasant and there's now a small on-site café serving warming drinks. 

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