Write to MP demanding sanctions against Russia, urge Ukraine solidarity speakers 26th February 2022 / 26th February 2022 by Susan Fenton Speakers at today’s Stroud vigil in support of the people of Ukraine called for immediate and strict sanctions against Russia. The Mayor of Stroud, Kevin Cranston, said the invasion of Ukraine was “completely without justification” and predicted that if Putin gets away with it he will progress to trying to take more areas into Russian […] Read more » Putin Russia Ukraine
‘Stand up for Ukraine’ protest tomorrow (Saturday Feb 26) at 1pm in Stroud 25th February 2022 / 25th February 2022 by Susan Fenton A demonstration in support of the people of Ukraine will take place in Stroud High Street at 1pm tomorrow (Saturday February 26). Concerned residents of all political persuasions or none are invited to gather near the junction of High Street and Kendrick Street and to bring banners or placards expressing their feelings about the Russian […] Read more » invasion Russia Ukraine war
Gloucestershire to get ‘tip shop’ thanks to Green budget amendments 19th February 2022 / 19th February 2022 by Susan Fenton A ‘tip shop’ will be created at one of the Gloucestershire household recycling centres, enabling residents to pass on unwanted items rather than throwing them into the tip, thanks to a Green Party amendment to the Gloucestershire County Council budget. The shop will enable unwanted but repairable items to be saved from the tip and […] Read more » Chloe Turner GloucestershireCountyCouncil
Poverty in Stroud and what needs to be done about it: our next Cloud Café 18th February 2022 / 18th February 2022 by Susan Fenton The reality of poverty in Stroud – and what is being done about it – is the topic of our next Cloud Café online discussion, on Wednesday March 2. A panel of speakers will discuss the rising number of children in Stroud living in low-income families. In the UK 13% of children live in food […] Read more » Cloud Cafe Poverty
Greens join cross-party protest against ‘terrible’ election reform plans 8th February 2022 / 8th February 2022 by Susan Fenton Campaigners for a fairer voting system gathered in Stroud High Street on Saturday to raise awareness of the dangers of the Elections Bill, which is currently being debated in Parliament. The event, organised by the cross-party Make Votes Matter movement, heard from speakers across the political spectrum, including Stroud District Council’s leader, Cllr Doina Cornell, […] Read more » Elections Bill make votes matter
