Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud has welcomed two new faces to its management team at an exciting time for the town centre destination.

Mick Grundy has been appointed as centre manager, with Mollie Phillips joining as assistant centre manager.

Together they bring a wealth of experience and energy as Five Valleys embarks on its next chapter, with a new extension underway, further expansion of the popular market area, and more new businesses set to join the line-up of independent and national retailers.

Mick has moved to Stroud from Lincolnshire to take up the role, bringing with him extensive leadership experience. His career includes two decades of service in the British Army, as well as senior roles with the Royal British Legion and English Heritage.

Mick said: "Stroud has such a strong sense of community and Five Valleys is right at the heart of it. I'm really looking forward to working with local people, businesses and partners to take Five Valleys to the next level and build on the fantastic work already achieved here."

Mollie studied at the University of Sunderland and has worked in hospitality across the region, alongside managing social media and communications. A passionate foodie, she is especially excited to work closely with the food hall traders as well as the wide variety of stores within Five Valleys.

Mollie said: "This is a really exciting time to be joining Five Valleys. I'm looking forward to taking on this challenging and busy role, supporting our brilliant and inspiring traders, and being part of the continued growth of such a vibrant shopping and leisure destination."

Five Valleys is owned and managed by Yorkshire-based regeneration specialists Dransfield Properties, who have invested more than £30 million in the centre in recent years.

The company's vision has transformed the development into a thriving town centre hub which is home to Stroud Library, a medical centre, the Vue Cinema, Stroud Bowl, as well as a bustling street food hall and award-winning indoor market.

The appointments of Mick and Mollie come at a key time for Five Valleys as the centre continues to grow its retail, dining, and community offering, strengthening Stroud's reputation as a vibrant shopping and leisure destination.

James Shepherd, managing director of Dransfield Properties, said: "Five Valley's has really established itself in the region and this is a busy and exciting time for the centre, with further plans to extend and invest in the coming months. We're pleased to welcome Mick and Mollie to the team as we deliver our ambitious vision for Five Valleys and Stroud."