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Great Oldbury Parish Council, established on the 1st April 2024 and consists of 7 elected members who serve for a four-year term.
Great Oldbury Parish Council meet on the
3rd WEDNESDAY of the month from May 2026
, commencing at 7pm, in the meeting room of the Community Centre.
Meeting Dates for 2026: 15th January, 19th February, 19th March, 16th April, 21st May (Annual Meeting of the Parish Council), 18th June, 15th July, (no meeting scheduled for August), 16th September, 14th October, 18th November and 16th December.
Stroud District Council Sealed Order & Maps
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Stroud District Council Sealed Order & Maps. This is the formal document for the creation of Great Oldbury Parish Council.
Great Oldbury Parish Council MAP
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Boundary Map with street names for Great Oldbury.
Standing Orders 2025
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Standing Orders 2025
Staffing Committee
Staffing Committee
Councillors
Casual Vacancy - August 2026
Casual Vacancy Notice August 2026
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Following the resignation of Cllr Chris Coombs - Casual Vacancy Notice - contact the clerk for full details.
Cllr Phillip Ward
Chairman of Great Oldbury Parish Council
Great Oldbury Parish Council
Chairman of the Parish Council, Lead Councillor for Highways Issues and Social Media and Publications.
My desires for being a councillor my aims are:
Short term ( in year)
:Develop GOPC. Raise awareness of the GOPC its role, abilities and limitations. Transition the community centre from Council Owned-Contractor maintained to fully Council maintained. Enable a community centre that support regular events to help the community, bringing innovation and ideas (such as parcel lockers) to bring in additional revenue and offset Council expenditure whilst offering community benefits. Support adoption of wider community areas of play. Establish inter-council agreements for shared resources/contracts to reduce costs.
Operational issues:
-Engage with Local Developers on GOD spine road adoption. I would like to see road markings (double yellows) for parking areas, junctions etc to protect pedestrians and provide visbility and accessibility to road users. As the Community grows, provisions for decorations, (e.g. festive lights etc) should be procured and electrical connections made to provide year on year enjoyment to the community. Longer term, I feel a war memorial for Great Oldbury to enable a fitting remembrance of The Fallen.
Strategic issues:
-Liaise with GCC and SDC for effective use of designated Local Community land.- schooling (secondary) issues and lack of spaces- comment and review Outline Planning for further developers within GO boundary - and hold to account existing plans! Be aware of neighbouring planning development that would impact GO - eg expansions by GO in land west of Stonehouse into GO. Pursue the Council to adopt the public area greens / lands that are proposed to be passed to a management company and taking responsibility as the Council, removing this burden from homeowners
Responsibilities:
Chairman
Lead Councillor - Strategic Planning/ Neighbourhood Planning Lead
Email
phillipward@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Register of Members Interests Cllr Phillip Ward
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Register of Members Interests Cllr Phillip Ward
Chairmans Annual Report April 2025
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Chairmans Annual Report April 2025
Chairmans Annual Report 2026
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Cllr Andrew Deighton
Parish Councillor
Great Oldbury Parish Council
I moved to Great Oldbury in November 2020, at the height of COVID and all that went with it. I have been living in England since 1997, when we moved from South Africa, and have for a while thought that I should be more involved with the local community. Now that we have settled in what we hope is our "forever home" it is time to become involved and to do some work for the benefit of the community. Since moving to Great Oldbury I have attended the monthly Great Oldbury Community Group meetings in order to keep involved, and the Parish Council, as a formal body, appealed as the next step to a higher level of involvement. I work from home, so I am almost always around and have some flexibility to be able to devote time to the Parish Council.
Responsibilities:
Staffing Committee
Working Group, with Eastington Parish Council
Email
andrewdeighton@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Register of Members Interests Cllr Andrew Deighton
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Register of Members Interests Cllr Andrew Deighton
Councillor Nick Housden
Parish Councillor
Great Oldbury Parish Council
Cllr Nick Housden joins Great Oldbury Parish Council following his service to the local area as both the Stonehouse County Councillor (2021–2025) and one of the Stonehouse District Councillors (2021–2024), roles which collectively covered the Great Oldbury Parish. During his time on Gloucestershire County Council, Nick also served as Cabinet Member for Public Health and Levelling Up.Nick brings extensive experience in local government and community development. His focus on the Parish Council will include supporting new developments, improving highways, and championing sports and leisure facilities. In previous roles, he helped drive initiatives in Great Oldbury, including securing start-up funding for Great Oldbury Youth FC.Deeply committed to the local community, Nick plans to establish regular 'Councillor Drop-In Sessions' to ensure residents have direct access to support and advice. He will also continue working closely with developers and highways teams to deliver much-needed improvements to local roads, with a strong emphasis on safety.
Email
nickhousden@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Nick Housden Register Of Interests 2026
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Register of Members Interest Cllr Chris Coombs
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Register of Members Interest Cllr Chris Coombs
Councillor Emily Booker
Vice Chairman
Great Oldbury Parish Council
I'm proud to serve as a parish councillor for Great Oldbury, having recently moved here with my family. While I'm new to the village, I've lived within the district for the past 18 years and have developed a deep connection to the area. As a passionate advocate for positive change, I consider myself a youth champion and am committed to creating a community where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. My focus has always been on equality, inclusion, and diversity, ensuring that all voices are represented and that everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
In my professional life, I specialise in road safety, and this has shaped my belief that a safe community is the foundation of a thriving one. I prioritise the safety and well-being of all residents, especially our younger ones and those with additional needs, who are often most vulnerable. As a parish councillor, my goal is to work alongside residents to make Great Oldbury a place that is not only safe and sustainable but also accessible to everyone. From improving road safety to ensuring inclusive access to local services and spaces, I am committed to helping create a community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and empowered to live their best lives.
Training
undertaken:
Being a Better Councillor, Councils as Employers, Finance for Councils, Data Protection and Safeguarding.
Email
emilybooker@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Register of Members Interests Cllr Emily Booker
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Register of Members Interests Cllr Emily Booker
Councillor Phil Brignull
Great Oldbury Parish Council
I recently moved to Great Oldbury after spending almost 30 years in Cheltenham. My wife and I were looking for a more rural lifestyle, and we now see Great Oldbury as our "forever home" after moving 11 times over the years.
For the past 38 years, I have run my own business in financial services, which has grown into a family business involving both my wife and son.
Earlier in life, I was heavily involved in sport and played professionally for over 12 years before injuries brought that chapter to an early end. Since then, I have spent more than 35 years supporting my two very sporting sons, both in the UK and abroad. I continue to enjoy watching sport at all levels and regularly attend local football and cricket matches.
Now that I have more spare time, I would like to contribute positively to the community we are proud to call home. I have a particular interest in youth sport and the facilities that support young people. I also care deeply about the local area and believe that any contribution I can make to the community would be both worthwhile and rewarding.
Email
Philbrignull@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Phil Brignull Register of Interests 2026
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Councillor Michaela Mckechnie
Great Oldbury Parish Council
I moved to Great Oldbury in July 2025 with my husband after many years living and working overseas in international and diplomatic communities. Having recently settled in the area, I am passionate about becoming involved in the local community and helping ensure Great Oldbury continues to grow as a welcoming, supportive and connected place to live. My career spread over many years has been diverse, people-focused career, combining organisation, communication and community engagement across several sectors. I immersed myself into communities where I lived, joining charitable organisations which were community lead along with helping families affected by disaster. I am community focused, a strong communicator and, above all, someone who genuinely cares about people. Believing strong communities are built through listening, involvement and practical support, and would be proud to serve the residents of Great Oldbury as a Parish Councillor.
Email
michaelamckechnie@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Michaela McKechnie Register of Interests 2026
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County Councillor
County Cllr Dean Botterill
Councillor Dean Botterill
Gloucestershire County Council
County Councillor Dean Botterill
Email
dean.botterill@gloucestershire.gov.uk
County Cllr Report April 2026
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County Cllr Report April 2026
District Councillors
District Cllr Robert Brown
District Councillor
Stroud District Council
Email
cllr.robert.brown@stroud.gov.uk
District Councillor Robert Brown Report - May 2026
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District Councillor Robert Brown Report - May 2026 - Item 67/26
Cllr Moya Shannon
District Councillor
Stroud District Council
Email
cllr.moya.shannon@stroud.gov.uk
District Cllr M Shannon Report April 2026
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District Cllr M Shannon Report April 2026
Parish Council Staff
Tracey Hannis
Clerk & Proper Officer
Great Oldbury Parish Council
Office Hours; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Email
clerk@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Chauncy Clark
Assistant Clerk
Great Oldbury Parish Council
Office Hours; Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Email
booking@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
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