I hope the reopening of the Canal (Which Stroud Liberal Democrats support) will bring the prospect of growth in both the “new” Service sector and also more traditional manafacturing.

 Brimbecombe and Wallbridge are the too main Centers which will benefit from the restoration Project.  The former was once the site of boat buildng and a revival of old crafts and skills could really become a possibility.

Wallbridge is the gateway to Stroud and with the prospect of the a ‘Wallbridge Basin’ opening up again lcoal traders will benefit. 

With careful planning this will encourage business to move into the Stroud area.  I can see in the near future the 5 valleys and the Vale thriving with light industry combined with arts and carfts.

 But it will need All parties and groups to agree to support this vision. 

So don’t play short term gesture politics…  (You know who you are!)