Welcome to Woodchester
Woodchester is an English civil parish within the district of Stroud and the county of Gloucestershire
Woodchester is most famous for its Roman Villa, which was in the area around the old churchyard in North Woodchester. Before the Romans came, stone age man lived in the Cotswolds and some of their pottery has been found in a barrow at Bown Hill. Iron age people also lived in this area and left their remains on the edge of Selsley Common.
Contact Information
Forthcoming Meetings
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5th November 2026
Parish Council Meetings
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14th January 2027
Parish Council Meetings
News
Newsletter
Stroud District Council to carry out memorial safety testing in July
Stroud District Council will carry out essential safety testing of memorials in two closed cemeteries this July to help ensure they remain safe for visitors. St Mary Magdalen’s, Rodborough and the Old St. Mary's Churchyard, North Woodchester
Council Business
Local Elections 2025
STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED Gloucestershire County Council Election of a County Councillor for Nailsworth Division
Council Business
Councillor Vacancy – Feb 2025
Would you like to help make Woodchester a great place to live?
Transport
A46 Road Closures (January 2024)
We are aware that the Ash Dieback road closures and diversions will potentially cause disruption to many within the village.
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Stroud District Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Mandy Rossiter
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clerk@
woodchesterparishcouncil. gov. uk - Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Council and Staff Figures
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 1054 |
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| District | Stroud |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | GL5, GL6, GL10 |
| Dialling Code | 01453 |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Gloucestershire CCG |