Welcome to District Matters, a column penned by the Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Councillor Susan Juned . Choose a date from below to read the most recent entries.
Please note: these columns have previously been published in the Stratford Herald newspaper.
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New homes must be ready for challenge of our climate
(June 2026)
If we must have more new houses built, then they should be mainly affordable new homes that are also affordable to heat. This has become more of an is...We have to deliver on new homes....or face worse
(May 2026)
In its quest to build 1.5 million new homes, the government has turned the planning system upside down and has insisted on doubling the number of hous...Experts that make a huge difference to your services
(April 2026)
A District Council is responsible for a wide variety of locally based services. Some services, such as the waste collection and recycling services, ar...Aiming to be a leader for health and wellbeing
(March 2026)
At a time of global uncertainty, the importance of strong communities and effective partnerships is clear, as is the role local government can play in...Advice and support for the small and micro
(February 2026)
Last week (3rd February 2026), over 180 people came together in Stratford to network, hear from successful local businesses and about the finance, adv...