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๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Construction is progressing well at our new homes site in Glebelands, Cam where the foundations for 23 new affordabl...
14/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Construction is progressing well at our new homes site in Glebelands, Cam where the foundations for 23 new affordable homes are now complete.

Seventeen of the homes will be for affordable rent and six for shared ownership, built by Speller Metcalfe on the site of a former sheltered housing scheme.

The development supports several objectives in Stroud District Councilโ€™s Council Plan, including delivering affordable, energy efficient homes and bringing forward key regeneration sites, particularly on brownfield land.

Speller Metcalfe is also constructing seven new homes for us at Queens Drive in Cashes Green, and has recently completed housing schemes in Wotton-under-Edge and Dursley.

Huge thanks to Speller Metcalfe for the brilliant photos ๐Ÿคฉ

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒณ This Sunday = Music in the Park! ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽถGrab your picnic, dust off your deckchairs and head to Stratford Park this Sunday ...
13/06/2026

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒณ This Sunday = Music in the Park! ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽถ

Grab your picnic, dust off your deckchairs and head to Stratford Park this Sunday for another feelโ€‘good afternoon of free live music by Frampton on Severn Silver Band at the bandstand ๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽท
๐Ÿ•‘ 2โ€“4pm
๐Ÿ“Stratford Park
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free and open to everyone

Expect great tunes, a relaxed summer vibe and plenty of space to spread out on the grass. The Stratford Perk cafรฉ in Active Lifestyles Stroud leisure centre will be open for refreshments, access is flat and accessible, and parking is free.

Whether youโ€™re popping by with family, meeting friends or just fancy a lazy Sunday soundtrack, Music in the Park is the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

And thereโ€™s even more to enjoy - The Museum in the Park is open until 4.30pm, with a cafรฉ, shop, galleries, walled garden and free childrenโ€™s trails, so thereโ€™s plenty to keep everyone entertained.

See you by the bandstand! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿ’š

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†? ๐Ÿ› What works well locallyโ€ฆand what needs improving? Where are you ...
13/06/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†? ๐Ÿ›

What works well locallyโ€ฆand what needs improving? Where are you heading out to with them today?

Help shape the future of play in your area ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”— www.stroud.gov.uk/haveyoursay

๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€, ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€  ๐Ÿšฒ Play is a big part of growing upโ€ฆ and we want to make it even better ac...
12/06/2026

๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€, ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐Ÿšฒ

Play is a big part of growing upโ€ฆ and we want to make it even better across Stroud district.

Have your say today ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—www.stroud.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Looking for something creative to do this June? ๐ŸŽจTake a look at The Museum in the Park's  Society of Wood Engraversโ€™ 88t...
12/06/2026

Looking for something creative to do this June? ๐ŸŽจ

Take a look at The Museum in the Park's Society of Wood Engraversโ€™ 88th Annual Exhibition, featuring beautiful contemporary prints from artists across the UK and beyond. Itโ€™s free to visit and runs until Sunday 21 June.

Thereโ€™s plenty to get involved in too:
๐ŸŽฅ Drop-in film screenings every Saturday and Sunday (11amโ€“4.30pm)
๐Ÿชต Live wood engraving demos with artists on 13 and 21 June (2pmโ€“4pm)
๐ŸŒ™ Gallery Late on Thursday 18 June (7pmโ€“9pm), plus poetry in the Walled Garden

Come along, explore the exhibition, meet artists and try something new. Perfect for a relaxed day out in Stratford Park.

๐ŸŠLido Update  #4The latest fortnightly update on Stratford Park Lido is available now on our dedicated Lido page - pleas...
11/06/2026

๐ŸŠLido Update #4
The latest fortnightly update on Stratford Park Lido is available now on our dedicated Lido page - please check the links in the comments for all updates and Lido news.
There are also answers to frequently asked questions, including why its name changed to the Lido in 2017๐Ÿ˜Ž.

Image shows contractors working on Stratford Park Lido on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Friends of Stratford Park Lido
Save Stroud Lido - Outdoor Pool

Find out about our seven apprenticeships at an open event ๐Ÿ“…Meet members of the recruiting teams, learn more about each r...
11/06/2026

Find out about our seven apprenticeships at an open event ๐Ÿ“…

Meet members of the recruiting teams, learn more about each role and training provider, and find out how apprenticeships at the council combine real work experience with nationally recognised qualifications.

โ€ข Wednesday 17 June, 4pm to 6.30pm - Ebley Mill
โ€ข Wednesday 24 June, 4pm to 6.30pm - Ebley Mill

Apprenticeship opportunities:

โžก๏ธ Business Administration โ€“ Planning Strategy (Level 3)
This role supports the councilโ€™s Planning team, helping deliver key services and policies. Apprentices will gain skills in administration, data handling and customer service while working alongside experienced professions.

โžก๏ธ Business Administration โ€“ Museum in the Park (Level 3)
Based at the Museum, this apprenticeship focuses on visitor services and events. The role includes supporting front-of-house operations, bookings and customer enquiries while helping deliver a high-quality visitor experience.

โžก๏ธ Business Administration โ€“ Elections and Democratic Services (Level 3)
This role offers a unique insight into local democracy, supporting council meetings, preparing agendas and assisting with elections and electoral registration while developing strong administrative and organisational skills.

โžก๏ธ Customer Service Specialist โ€“ Customer Contact Centre (Level 3)
Apprentices will be at the frontline of council services, responding to enquiries and helping residents access support. The role develops communication, problem-solving and customer service expertise in a fast-paced environment.

โžก๏ธ Housing and Property โ€“ Housing Services (Level 3)
This apprenticeship provides experience within housing services, supporting residents and learning about tenancy management, housing operations and property services.

โžก๏ธ Business Administration โ€“ Asset Data and Compliance (Level 3)
A data-focused role supporting the management of council assets, including maintaining records, analysing information and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

โžก๏ธ Multi-Trade Property Maintenance (Level 2)
A hands-on apprenticeship working across council housing, developing practical skills in carpentry, plumbing, decorating and general repairs while supporting the maintenance of safe and well-managed homes.

To register your interest in one of the events, or to find out more about any of the roles, please email: [email protected]

๐Ÿ“ The Ebley Mill postcode is GL5 4UB. There's plenty of car parking and bike storage.

๐ŸŒ  ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†!Weโ€™re launching our Play Strategy consultation - and we want your views. Play isnโ€™...
11/06/2026

๐ŸŒ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†!

Weโ€™re launching our Play Strategy consultation - and we want your views.

Play isnโ€™t just fun. Itโ€™s essential for childrenโ€™s health, happiness and development.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Help shape the future of play in Stroud district: www.stroud.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Make the most of long summer evenings with outdoor theatre at the The Museum in the Park ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽญThe much-loved โ€˜secret garden...
10/06/2026

Make the most of long summer evenings with outdoor theatre at the The Museum in the Park ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽญ

The much-loved โ€˜secret gardenโ€™ is once again turning into a unique outdoor stage, offering a relaxed and intimate way to enjoy live performances right in the heart of Stratford Park.

The season starts on 21 June with a magical, interactive show for families, The Emperor and the Nightingale, co hosted by Stroud Valleys Project with plenty more to come.

Expect a lively Sherlock Holmes adventure, Shakespeareโ€™s Comedy of Errors, and a fun, family-friendly Wizard of Oz later in the summer.

Thereโ€™s even more outdoor theatre happening across the district too, including at Painswick Rococo Garden, Newark Park and Woodchester Mansion.

Take a look at whatโ€™s on and plan your visit ๐Ÿ‘‡

The Museum in the Park:
21 June - The Emperor and the Nightingale (family interactive show)
โ€ข 25 & 26 July - Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Governorโ€™s Nose Jenny Wren Productions
โ€ข 31 July - The Comedy of Errors
โ€ข 8 August - The Wizard of Oz (two performances)

Painswick Rococo Garden
โ€ข 13 June - By A Lady: The Life and Wit of Jane Austen
โ€ข 26 June - As You Like It
โ€ข 27 August - King Arthur and the Holy Fail

Newark Park - National Trust:
โ€ข 31 July - Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles - The Pantaloons
โ€ข 6 August - Twelfth Night - The Pantaloons

Woodchester Mansion
โ€ข 13 August - The Comedy of Errors

Have we missed any? Let us know in the comments below!

Visitors to Selsley Common will notice new signs reminding people to stick to the paths and keep dogs on leads until Aug...
10/06/2026

Visitors to Selsley Common will notice new signs reminding people to stick to the paths and keep dogs on leads until August, while the resident skylarks are nesting ๐ŸŒฟ

Skylarks nest in long grass and particularly love Selsley Common, but their nests are easily damaged by wandering feet and dogs off leads. As an endangered species, they need a little extra care at this time of year.

A big thank you to National Trust Cotswolds Ranger Tom for putting the signs up, and to everyone helping to protect the next generation of skylarks ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’š

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