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Cllr Doina Cornell's resignation speech

Cllr Doina Cornell’s resignation speech

Following her unexpected resignation from the post of leader of Stroud District Council today, Cllr Doina Cornell has issued a transcript of her speech, expressing support for her successor: “I was elected leader of Stroud District Council in January 2018. During this time I have been proud to put the interests of the people of this district first, as well as the beautiful landscape within which…

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BREAKING NEWS: Cornell stands down as Stroud District Council leader

Stroud District Council leader Doina Cornell has resigned, the Stroud Times understands. Cllr Cornell confirmed that she has stood down as leader and will be issuing a statement this evening after a new leader has been elected. Cllr Cornell, a Labour Party District Councillor, has represented Dursley since May 2012. More to follow.

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JUST IN: Stroud Labour Party members urge Keir Starmer to take action after Doina Cornell snub

130 Labour Party members in Stroud, with a combined membership of almost 1,300 years, have signed a letter to leader Keir Starmer demanding council leader Doina Cornell is allowed to stand for Parliamentary selection. Doina Cornell, a councillor for twelve years and leader of Stroud District Council for four, had the backing of seven trade unions but a five-member national panel ruled, without…

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Former MEP Clare Moody throws hat into the ring for Stroud Labour seat

Clare Moody, who represented Stroud in the European Parliament until 2019, has thrown her hat into the ring to replace David Drew as Labour’s candidate at the next General Election after he decided not to stand again. Currently co-CEO of human rights and equality charity Equally Ours, Ms Moody also worked for Gordon Brown during his time as Prime Minister and spent 20 years working in the trade…

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SDC Leader will not be standing as parliamentary candidate

Cllr Cornell made the announcement on Twitter.

Leader of Stroud District Council, Doina Cornell has announced on Twitter she will not be standing as parliamentary candidate for Stroud. Cllr Cornell wrote: “I’m sorry to say the Labour Party has decided I’m not suitable to be on the parliamentary longlist for Stroud. I’m disappointed local members won’t get to choose whether or not to vote for me. I’ll put out a statement later today. Thank…

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Stroud & Proud: Doina Cornell, leader of SDC

Stroud & Proud: Doina Cornell, leader of SDC @StroudDC @doinacornell

Doina Cornell has lived in the district for 22 years, for the last decade she has represented Dursley on the district council and since 2018 has been the leader of Stroud District Council. Outside of her council work, Doina helps run the family business, Cornell Sailing, which publishes reference books for sailors. She had an unusual childhood spent sailing around the world and wrote about her…

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There’s more time to give your views on the canals strategy

Stroud District Council has extended the community consultation phase of its draft canals strategy to May 27. The draft strategy sets out how the council, its partners, communities, and landowners can work together to make better use of our canals for culture, recreation, leisure, to support the local economy and enhance the environment and local wildlife. Stroud District Council leader, Cllr…

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How to get £150 paid quicker into your bank account

Stroud District Council is urging residents to pay Council Tax bills by direct debit, in order to receive their £150 Council Tax energy rebate more quickly. Householders who live in Council Tax bands A to D will qualify for a £150 rebate as part of the Government’s initiative to help households with rising energy costs. It will not be taken off residents’ council tax bills when they are issued…

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