‘We need a revolution in sustainable transport’: join the discussion at our next Cloud Café 31st August 2021 / 31st August 2021 by Susan Fenton Opportunities to create a sustainable transport system will be discussed at a free online public meeting on Wednesday September 8. A panel of expert local speakers, including Cllr Carol Kambites, the deputy mayor of Stonehouse, will talk about their work to improve bus and rail services to reduce the over-reliance on cars that has helped […] Read more » Cloud Cafe transport
Stroud Greens demand investigation into allegations over local PPE contract 4th August 2021 / 4th August 2021 by Susan Fenton The Sunday Times has made shocking allegations that the quality of PPE face shields supplied by former Stroud Town Councillor Steve Dechan – a Conservative – was “so doubtful that fewer than 1 in 400 have been used, meaning each one has so far cost the equivalent of £423”. The allegations have reignited concerns over […] Read more » ContractsForCronies PPE
Opt out of NHS data grab, urges Green Party 2nd August 2021 / 2nd August 2021 by Susan Fenton Stroud District Green Party is urging local people to opt out of the government’s proposed NHS ‘data grab’, saying the plans could lead to personal medical data being sold to commercial companies. The scheme would see millions of GP records centralised into one database, which private companies could then gain access to. Campaigners around the […] Read more » data NHS
