Stroud District Council update w/c 7 September 2026

This week brings a number of important updates, including news on Local Government Reorganisation, opportunities for community funding and ways to support a local charity making a difference to people affected by meningitis.

On Monday, the Government announced that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is being paused while a review takes place to ensure the process is robust and legally sound. This includes proposals affecting Gloucestershire and therefore Stroud District Council. The Government has however confirmed that local elections in May 2027 will go ahead on existing council boundaries while the review is carried out. We'll share further updates as more information becomes available. Residents can also find the latest information about local LGR at: https://futuregloucestershire.org.uk/

If you have an idea that could benefit your community, why not find out more about Stroud Funding? Free workshops for the next funding round are taking place on 9 and 10 September, offering advice on how to turn a project idea into a successful crowdfunding campaign. Since launching in 2024, Stroud Funding has helped community groups raise more than £588,000 for local projects. Workshops will take place at the Museum in the Park on 9 September and online on 10 September. Find out more at Stroud Funding - Home - Spacehive

The Community Services and Licensing Committee meets on 10 September. The agenda includes the formal adoption of the Stroud District Youth Action Plan, proposals to develop new Play and Health Inequalities strategies, consideration of Public Spaces Protection Orders and budget monitoring reports. Committee papers and a link to watch the meeting are available on our website for anyone who would like to learn more at www.stroud.moderngov.co.uk

We're proud to support Meningitis Now as our council Charity of the Year. The charity's much-loved Five Valleys Walk takes place on Sunday 26 September, with route options ranging from 1.5 miles to the full 21-mile challenge. As students prepare for college and university, Meningitis Now is also encouraging young people to take up their free MenB vaccination and learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis. Discover more at www.meningitisnow.org

Finally, don't forget to sign up for our email alerts to receive council news, events and service updates direct to your inbox: www.stroud.gov.uk/emailalerts.