Cost of Living

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Apr
‘PIP gives me quality of life’ — Locals share fears of planned benefits changes

‘PIP gives me quality of life’ — Locals share fears of planned benefits changes

Government plans to reform benefits for disabled people, known as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have been met with a strong backlash from ill and disabled Stroudies, and have prompted concerns amongst local charities.
9 min read
04
Mar
Stroud Film Festival 2024 — Black Dog Way (interview with director Sam Pope)

Stroud Film Festival 2024 — Black Dog Way (interview with director Sam Pope)

STROUD FILM FESTIVAL — director and co-producer of BLACK DOG WAY, Sam Pope tells us all about the film.
13 min read
05
Feb
UBI for Stroud

UBI for Stroud

In January 2023, in the depths of a long, dark winter and in the middle of a cost of living crisis, Stroud launched its first ever group to campaign for Universal Basic Income (UBI)
11 min read