John Marjoram - Councillor for Trinity Ward, Stroud

8 Castle St, Stroud. (01453) 750962
cllr.john.marjoram@stroud.gov.uk

John is Deputy Leader of the Green Party District Council group and also a member of Stroud Town Council. He has served two terms as Mayor of Stroud, totalling 9 years.  As Mayor he introduced a bench in the town where he meets members of the public regularly. In 2009 he continued to serve as Deputy Mayor.

Martin Whiteside - Councillor for Thrupp

Hillside, Claypits Lane, Thrupp. (01453) 757874
whiteside@gn.apc.org

Martin is also Green Party Parliamentary candidate for Stroud.

He says, “I am a Green because I believe in trying to build a better future for all our children, and to do this without destroying the planet. The Green Party has realistic plans for more local jobs, better local services, more local democracy and sustainable local communities. Many people think the Green Party is just about saving the environment but actually it is just as much about people. It involves thinking globally and acting locally. I work freelance as an environment and development consultant for organisations such as Oxfam, WWF, Christian Aid and the British Government." 

See more about Martin  here. 

Gwen Belcher - Councillor for Slade Ward, Stroud.

5, Belmont Rd, Stroud. (01453)764929
Cllr.gwen.belcher@stroud.gov.uk

Gwen was also a Town Councillor for many years but stepped down in May 2007. She was also Leader of the Green group of District Councillors for some years.

She says, “I love this town, which has been my home since 1957. I have lived in this ward for more than 40 years and my four children went to Parliament Street School and three of the local secondary schools. I do most of my shopping in the town - from food to washing machines! I worked in the Ceramics Department of the Art School in Stroud for many years. I am a trustee member of the Citizens Advice Bureau (C.A.B) and the League of Friends of Stroud Hospital and I am a member of the Town Centre Management Group. I enjoy all the arts, walking, swimming and gardening and I am a Quaker.”

Sarah Lunnon - District Councillor for Valley Ward  and County Councillor for Stroud East

11 Springhill, Stroud, GL5 1TN (01453) 767724
cllr.sarah.lunnon@stroud.gov.uk

Sarah took over as Leader of the Green group of District Councillors in November 2007 and relinquished that leadership when elected to Gloucestershire County Council in June 2009.

She says, "My main concerns are planning, transport, and the rural and urban environment.

· How can we improve the quality of our public spaces, streets and parks?
· How can we increase recycling and encourage reduce and re-use?
· How can planning decisions be taken that balance development needs, with a concern to preserve the quality of our built and rural environment?

Married with three children. I live in the Valley Ward and worked for English Heritage for ten years. A relative newcomer to Stroud, I was drawn here by the lively, independent feel to the town, the vibrant High Street, the numerous small businesses, the rail-links and the beautiful surroundings."

Philip Booth - Councillor for Over Stroud ward (Randwick, Ruscombe and Whiteshill).

2 The Laurels, Bread Street, Ruscombe, Stroud GL6 6EL (01453) 755451 press@glosgreenparty.org.uk 

Elected in 2006, Philip was appointed Leader of the group of Green District Councillors in 2006/7 for a year prior to Cllr. Lunnon's term. He is an active member of his local community and was for many years Stroud District Green Party's Press Officer. Read more about Philip at his Blog:

http://ruscombegreen.blogspot.com/ 

Fi Macmillan - Councillor for Nailsworth. Elected May 2008. Her telephone number is 01453 832892.  Fi became Group Leader in June 2009 when Sarah Lunnon was elected to the County Council.