Stroud
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Stroud lies in the Cotswolds, surrounded by steep valleys, woodland, and farmland. Known for its artistic community, the town centre has markets, galleries, and cafes. The Five Valleys converge here, offering scenic walking routes and canal paths, while nearby villages such as Painswick and Minchinhampton add charm with stone cottages and historic churches. The district’s rolling hills, commons, and canals reflect both natural beauty and industrial heritage.
The local authority for this district is: Stroud District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Gloucestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Gloucestershire County Council.
Constituencies in Stroud
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Wards in Stroud
Stroud is divided into 27 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Amberley and Woodchester
- Berkeley Vale
- Bisley
- Cainscross
- Cam East
- Cam West
- Chalford
- Coaley and Uley
- Dursley
- Hardwicke
- Kingswood
- Minchinhampton
- Nailsworth
- Painswick and Upton
- Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe
- Rodborough
- Severn
- Stonehouse
- Stroud Central
- Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill
- Stroud Slade
- Stroud Trinity
- Stroud Uplands
- Stroud Valley
- The Stanleys
- Thrupp
- Wotton-under-Edge