People are being asked for their views on the future of a beloved 102-acre beauty spot in Gloucestershire.
Heavens Valley, in Stroud, is an area of land used widely by locals and visitors, which has a waterfall and meadows.
Community group, the Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society (HVCBS), bought the land in August 2025 and has launched a year-long consultation on its next steps.
Emma Kernahan, community engagement coordinator for HVCBS, said: “This is an important time for the Heavens Valley – it’s incredibly rare for this amount of land to come into community ownership.”
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HVCBS wanted people to share their views through a public survey and is offering four £25 vouchers to be won.
The valley sits on the edge of the town of Stroud, stretching towards Thrupp, in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Ms Kernahan added: “So right now, we need the views and ideas of as many people as possible, to shape our long-term plans, and show just what’s possible when communities own the land around them.
“Many Stroud families have used this place for generations, while some are new to the area but already love bringing their children here.
“All our feedback so far, via our survey and local conversations, shows just how important the Heavens Valley is locally, and how much people want to both enjoy and protect the natural environment.”
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