Stroud Labour

01/09/2026

It’s with great sadness that we share the news that Cllr Katy Hofmann (Labour Cllr for Rodborough) has resigned from Stroud District Council due to ill health.

Katy has been a valued colleague and a true asset to our party. Cllr Bob Hughes, who is stepping in as interim Labour Group leader, spoke of our shock at the news, but above all of our gratitude. He described Katy as an “outstanding leader who has brought a perfect blend of skills to the role.”

We pay tribute to the calm, steady way she led. Collaborative, balanced and warm, yet firm enough to win the argument when it mattered. On behalf of everyone in the local party, we thank her for her tremendous contribution to the people of Rodborough and the wider District.

Katy’s leadership will be greatly missed.

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Stroud District Council Labour Group has announced that Cllr Katy Hofmann (Labour, Rodborough) has resigned from the council with immediate effect due to ill health.

25/08/2026

🏠 BIG NEWS FOR FAMILIES WITHOUT A PERMANENT HOME

Today, the Government has announced a transformative affordable housebuilding programme to help end the scourge of people being trapped in temporary accommodation.

Backed by nearly £10 billion of funding, the programme will deliver more of the genuinely affordable homes our communities desperately need — with approximately 60% of the homes for social rent. 🏡🔑

More than 180,000 children are currently growing up without a permanent home- depriving them of the stability they need and deserve in order to get the best start in life.

This Government is determined to change that.

We’re investing in social housing, building more affordable homes and tackling homelessness at its roots — because everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home.

Nobody left behind, and no person ignored. 🌹

23/08/2026

Stratford Park Lido has made a welcome comeback 🏊

22/08/2026

Heading into week three of the Stratford Park Outdoor Pool’s reopening. Have you been yet?

Stroud Lido isn't a leisure subsidy for it's a public health investment. Here's why the new Gloucestershire unitary authority must treat it as one.

20/08/2026

What has Andy Burnham done in his first month as Prime Minister?
Click below, to find out.

A month ago, Andy Burnham became Prime Minister. Here's what he's been up to so far:

✅Pledged to end rough sleeping, with a route for every rough sleeper to be off the streets this winter.
✅Capping bus fares at £2.
✅Cutting business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues.
✅Cutting taxes on electricity bills.
✅Giving unlimited 24/7 bus travel to disabled people.
✅Devolving more power and decision making to mayors.
✅Extending half price rail fares to students aged between 16-18.
✅Bringing West Midlands bus services into public ownership.
✅Reviving our high streets, with a crack down on unwanted v**e and betting shops.
✅Ending rip-off discounts and subscription traps.
✅Opening up to 159 new mental health support centres.
✅Going after the criminal gangs running illegal waste sites.

19/08/2026

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham writes for The Mirror on his 'moral mission' to end rough sleeping - one of his first instructions to officials after becoming Prime Minister

19/08/2026

🚨 NEW COMMITMENT IN THE FIGHT TO END ROUGH SLEEPING 🏠

In his first week as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping — and today the Government has taken a major step towards delivering on that promise.

As part of a £442 million funding package, the Government has committed to ensuring every rough sleeper has a route off the streets this Christmas. 🎄🏠

An estimated 4,000 people were found to have slept rough for at least one night in 2025. Behind that figure are thousands of people who deserve safety, dignity, and roof over their head.

Nobody left behind, and no person ignored. 🌹

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨

From 1 April 2027, people with a Disabled Persons Bus Pass will be able to travel for free at any time of day — not just between 9:30am and 11:00pm! 🚌♿️✨

This is a fantastic step towards giving disabled people greater freedom, in their daily lives.

Whether it’s getting to work earlier, heading out for an appointment, meeting friends, or simply staying out later to enjoy everything Stroud has to offer— people shouldn’t have to worry about whether their bus pass is valid.

More freedom. More independence. More opportunities.

A change that can make a real difference to people’s everyday lives. 🚌✨

15/08/2026