Stroud District Council
District council covering Stroud, Gloucestershire.
On 2 September, Stroud District Council held a Kingswood ward by-election in which the Liberal Democrats retained the seat with 64.0% of votes.
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How did the Liberal Democrats hold a Stroud ward so comfortably?
Timeline for Stroud District Council
Lib Dems hold Kingswood on a Wednesday
UK Local Elections 2026Background
Stroud District Council is the district council serving Stroud, Gloucestershire. It provides local-government services and represents communities across its district.
The council is the public body through which residents engage with district-level decisions, local elections and local services. Its elected wards provide the democratic basis for representation within the district.
As a district council, Stroud District Council remains relevant beyond any individual election because it is the continuing local authority for the area it covers.
Which party held Kingswood ward on Stroud District Council?
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