Residents across seven parts of Stroud district are being asked to comment on proposed changes to the way their parish councils are organised.
Stroud District Council has published draft recommendations after carrying out a Community Governance Review. The consultation covers Brimscombe and Thrupp, Chalford, Frampton on Severn, Great Oldbury, Minchinhampton, Standish and Upton St Leonards.
The review is intended to examine whether existing parish council arrangements continue to reflect the communities they serve. It will help the council decide whether changes are needed to local governance in the seven areas.
What could change
The draft proposals could affect parish boundaries, the number of parish councillors and the creation or alteration of parish wards. They could also cover other aspects of how parish councils are arranged and operate.
The recommendations follow an initial consultation earlier in 2026. During that first stage, residents and local organisations were asked to give their views on the existing arrangements and any changes they believed should be considered.
The council is now seeking further responses before reaching final decisions. Residents are invited to take part, alongside parish councils, community groups and other organisations with an interest in the future of local governance.
How to respond
The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Responses can be submitted online at stroud.gov.uk/cgr.
Views can also be sent by email to [email protected] or by post to Electoral Services (CGR), Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB.
Anyone who needs a paper copy of the consultation, or who wants to discuss the review with the Elections Team, can telephone 01453 766321.
What happens next
Responses will be considered before the council prepares its final recommendations. Those recommendations are due to be presented to the council’s Full Council in December 2026.
No final changes to the parish arrangements have been announced in the supplied material. The consultation gives people in the seven communities an opportunity to comment before councillors consider the recommendations.