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Gloucestershire County Council Elections May 2025
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Nomination papers must be delivered to the Deputy Returning Officer, Stoud District Council Offices, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, Glos, GL5 4UB between 10am and 4pm on any working day from the date of publication of this notice (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm, Wednesday 2 April 2025. If possible, please make an appointment to deliver your nomination papers by emailing elections@stroud.gov.uk.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:10 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Could you make a difference?
🌟 Join the Alkington Parish Council Team!
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
Do you care about your community? Want to make a difference in Alkington? Here's your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of our village.
As a Parish Councillor, you'll:
- Represent the views of residents.
- Work on projects that benefit the community.
- Help maintain and enhance the charm of the Parish of Alkington.
- Contribute... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 16:00 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Waste and recycling collections - Christmas and New Year
Waste and recycling collections - Christmas and New Year
Check your festive waste and recycling calendar as some dates are changing over Christmas.
- If your collection would fall on Wednesday 25 December – it will be collected on Monday 23 December
- If your collection would fall on Thursday 26 December – it will be collected on Saturday 28 December
- If your collection would fall on Wednesday 1... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:47 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Stroud Rotary Community Awards
Stroud Rotary Community Awards 2025
Application Deadline - 6:00 pm - 31st January 2025
The aim of the Community Awards programme is to support organisations within the Stroud area with a small grant which will make a real and lasting difference. This is a programme with awards of up to a maximum of £500 and organisations with significant assets or turnover will not be considered.
This programme... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:19 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
No Trick or Treat Poster
No Trick or Treat Poster - please feel free to print off and display. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:33 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Berkeley History
Earlier this year the Berkeley Local History Group in partnership with the Berkeley Community Trust was awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to players of the National Lottery. The grant is to support our project Capturing the stories of our past, for our present and our future: Memories of living with, and adapting to, the first English commercial nuclear power station and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:48 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Thriving Communities - Grant Opportunities
This fund is managed by Gloucestershire County Council and applicable to projects within the county of Gloucestershire.
Up to £7,500 is now available for projects that meet at least one of the below criteria:
- Helping adults to stay well and supporting them to live independently
- Developing community connections/social networks and building resilience
- Promoting inclusive independence and wellbeing... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 4 Sep 2024 16:33 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Stroud Crowdfunding Events
Join Stroud District Council & Spacehive at the launch of Stroud Funding: Crowdfunding for the District Council.
Events: Dursley Tabernacle Wednesday 11th September - 11am - 1pm
Stroud Brewery Thursday 12th September - 11am - 1pm Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:18 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
Longfield Hospice Wellbeing Events
A Love Letter of Loss
Tracks of my Grief
The Missing Piece
All our services are free of charge, and we are only a phone call away if people would like to find out more (01453 733706).
People are also very welcome to come along on a Friday morning anytime between 10am – 12pm to have an open chat with one of our friendly volunteers over a cup of tea or coffee, ask any questions, have a look around... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 16:43 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
The Robin Bus Service
The Robin is your local, friendly bookable bus service. Here are the three easy ways to book your journey:
💻 Book via the website - pay via the website or choose to pay the driver
📲 Book via the phone app (FREE download on Apple or Android) - pay via the app or choose to pay the driver
📞 Book over the phone - call The Robin call centre on 0345 263 8139 - pay the driver (cash or contactless).... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:56 by Mrs Irena Litton BEM
