Stroud
District Councillors’ Report
Stroud
District Councillors’ Report
Residents are being asked to complete a survey to provide insight into how and why, they use the canal corridor, including what would encourage them to use it more. A five mile section of canal between Thrupp and Stonehouse has been restored, with the next phase of the project being to connect Stroud and Stonehouse to the nation’s inland waterway network. Together with the Cotswold Canals Trust, Stroud District Council received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (now known as the Heritage Fund), of £842,000 development funding in 2018, prior to applying for a further £9 million to complete the project.
The survey information provided will be used to shape the next part of the canal restoration, from The Ocean in Stonehouse, to Saul Junction. The survey closes on 15 September. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/cotswoldcanalsconnected
Changes to recycling rounds
A new waste and recycling collection round is being introduced to cater for the growth in properties across the district. This won’t affect the day that collections are made on but does mean that some existing collection times are changing with some now being collected earlier in the morning. to make sure their waste and recycling is put out by 6am to ensure there is no disruption Residents are asked to their service.
Dog fouling fine
A significant financial penalty was imposed by Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on a Cam resident, who was prosecuted by Stroud District Council for refusing to clear up fouling by his dog in a public space. He was fined £440 for the offence and ordered to pay £593 costs and a victim surcharge of £44, a total penalty of £1077. The prosecution was the result of a tip off from a member of the public, which was followed up by the SDC dog wardens (link).