Stroud Slade – Town

Rob is deputy chair of the council’s Environment committee, which is responsible for the town’s parks, allotments and cemeteries.

He is also a member of the council-led community development working group, whose focus is to support the community at the Top of Town.

He says: “I like to help Stroud Town Council to continue to grow its influence as a hub for activity across the town, which is rooted in supporting and empowering the community itself.”

Geoffrey serves on three council committees: Regeneration, Community and Consultations & Highways.

He works in commercial litigation and in his spare time he likes playing the piano and guitar and practising Qi Gong, a type of yoga. He is a Friend of the Long Table.

His favourite thing about Stroud is its diversity of activities and interests and its lively events scene. He believes in shopping local and particularly likes going to Sunshine, Star Anise and Woodruffs.

He says: “I enjoy doing my best to help the town and community, and to continue with the policies of sustainability that are so important for our futures.”