Tony Davey steps down as Mayor of Stroud

Tony Davey has stepped down as the Mayor of Stroud, describing his tenure as “both impactful and rewarding.” Davey noted that while he had considered not serving an additional term, he chose to remain in the role to provide stability during several key transitions for the Stroud District Council.

During his time in office, Davey focused on improving communication between the local government and residents, specifically through the use of weekly blogs intended to “de-mystify the workings of local government.” His decision to stay for an extra term was intended to support the council through its relocation to new offices, the integration of a new chief executive, and the planned transition toward a new unitary authority model.