After some gentle persuasion, I'm back representing Stroud District Council on the Gloucestershire Police & Crime Panel. It can be a tad stressful at times, but I believe the work is necessary for our wonderfully diverse community. So, some informal notes and personal comment from yesterday's meeting.
Stage 1 Formal Complaint: Update On 1st July 2026, I submitted a Stage 1 formal complaint to the Chief Executive of Stroud District Council regarding my Police & Crime Panel scrutiny report for the Community Services & Licensing Committee meeting of 4 June 2026.
Well it's been a long time coming, I guess.
A meeting summary and [personal comment]. Authored by: Cllr. Gareth Kitchen representing Stroud District Council Reporting to: Community Services and Licencing Committee. [minus the personal comments]
A meeting summary, personal notes and comment. Authored by Cllr. Gareth Kitchen, SDC.
This article will form the basis of my brief report feeding into the Community Services and Licensing Committee at SDC.
I represent Stroud District Council on the Gloucestershire Police & Crime Panel. Today the Panel supported my Green recommendation which will now accompany the Constabulary's budget:-
Along with Cllr Richard Dean (Dursley) and Cllr Steve Robinson (Nailsworth) I attended an OPCC briefing at the constabulary yesterday. Stroud District well represented! Here are some of my informal notes and comment. The agenda was roughly:-
You may have received a copy of the Wotton Ward News through your letterbox recently. If not, there's a copy here. If you could lend a hand delivering leaflets to your neighbours we'd appreciate the help.
Internal audits are evaluations conducted to assess internal controls, risk management, and operational efficiency and should be aimed at improving processes. I was more than a little concerned about a comment in backing papers. An unhappy auditor makes for a concerned councillor. :(
A meeting summary, personal notes and comment. Authored by Cllr. Gareth Kitchen, SDC.