The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Stratford Park, Stroud
Stratford Park Lido repairs and reopening
Repairs allowed the outdoor pool to welcome swimmers again.
Reopened August 2026; seasonal operation · evidence dated 2026-09-10
Responsible body: Stroud District Council
What the source says: The 10 September notice confirms reopening and an extended season to 30 September, weather permitting. It is not a claim of year-round opening.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Lido reopening and seasonal extension →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Build on the Lido’s return to use →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5
Missing Mile canal connection
Excavation, locks and a new channel will reconnect part of the canal route.
Construction underway · evidence dated 2026-08-21
Responsible body: Stroud District Council
What the source says: The 21 August update confirms construction and a temporary footpath diversion. The wider canal connection is not yet complete.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Missing Mile construction start →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Keep canal routes usable during works →
Manage the difficult canal crossing carefully →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Canalside, Stonehouse
Stonehouse Canalside community transfer
The council is considering community management of the site for local activities.
Transfer principle approved; checks and agreements outstanding · evidence dated 2026-06-25
Responsible body: Stroud District Council
What the source says: The 25 June decision allows the proposal to progress, subject to due diligence and formal agreements.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Canalside transfer decision →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Let local people shape Canalside →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →