2023 District and Parish Election RESULTS

The Liberal Democrats have taken control of Stratford District Council from the Conservatives. The new Council comprises:

Liberal Democrats 25

Conservatives 12

Greens 3

Independents 1

The result of the contest in Tanworth-in-Arden ward to replace Tony Dixon on Stratford District Council:

Lynda ORGAN  Conservative 585 ELECTED

Karyl REES  Liberal Democrat 121

Lil JOHNSTON   Green 77

Bob EDWARDS    Labour 67

Turnout : 31.29% District Average: 39.29%

The following six candidates have been elected as Parish Councillors for Tanworth ward.

Ollie MUNTZ 263

Michael SAUNDERS 253

Tom ROSS 244

David COWAN 231

John BROUGHAM 203

Leila CHAUDRY 165

Not Elected

Louise PHILLIPS 139

Residents on Poolhead Lane, and parts of the north side of Broad Lane, who are members of Tanworth Residents, were not able to vote in this election as they are technically in Earlswood ward.

In a separate matter, the past Chair of the Parish Council, Dave Burgess, has resigned from his post and the Council. The Earlswood vacancy will be advertised soon. If there are no applications it will be filled by co-option of anyone resident in the parish who wishes to volunteer.

(Source:  Stratford Herald)

May 5th, 2023 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

‘Motor Mayhem’ Application Withdrawn

The short notice licensing application submitted to Stratford District Council on 6 December has been withdrawn – for the time being.

A licence to sell alcohol and food and to play music inside and out was sought for a field next to Wood End Farm at the junction of the Common and Broad Lane. The event is called Motor Mayhem and is planned to take place over two days in May.

We are advised the site does not need planning permission so long as it is not used for more than 28 days a year. It does, however, need a Licence. Reasons for objecting are not the same as for a planning application.

More details of how to make your views known as soon as we have them.

(Source: Tony Dixon)

December 28th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Potential Major Wood End Development

Wood End has been identified as one of seven possible sites for a major new settlement along the railway line to Stratford.

If residents thought that the decision not to go ahead with the merger of Stratford District Council and Warwick District Council was an end to joint working on a new Local Plan they were mistaken.

There was a call for possible sites earlier this year and the results of that call go out to consultation in January.

There is a website with more information, but the reference to Wood End is well hidden.

More when we have it – together with advice on how to submit your views on the consultation.

www.southwarwickshire.org.uk/swlp/

(Source: Tom Ross)

December 20th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Dangerous Road Junction

Following representations from the Parish Council and the Residents Association Warwickshire Highways have repainted the STOP road markings on the Tithe Barn Lane road junction at Flower Knott Cottage.

There have been a number of serious incidents at this dangerous junction in recent months.

Highways will also re-paint the SLOW road markings on Cut Throat Lane which were lost when the road was resurfaced.

Many residents use this junction on the way to Shirley or to Box Trees and extreme caution is always required.

Given that traffic to and from Hockley Heath and Earlswood seem to pay little heed of the SLOW signs we will continue to press Warwickshire County Council for further measures to improve the safety of this junction.

(Source: Tom Ross)

December 6th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Tanworth Votes ‘Yes’ to NDP

Residents in Tanworth have voted to accept the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) prepared under the auspices of Tanworth Parish Council.

Stratford District Council will now use the NDP to help decide planning applications in the parish.

On Thursday 24 November 2022, voters in Tanworth-in-Arden voted

  • 364 (87.1%) of those voting said ‘Yes’
  • 54 (12.9%)of those voting said ‘No‘
  • The turnout was 15.89%

(Source: Stratford District Council)

November 5th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

The Bell has Re-opened

The Bell has re-opened under new owners, the Stonegate Pub Group. A new manager has been appointed.

The Post Office will not re-open.

(Source: Tom Ross)

November 1st, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Cost of Living Help

Stratford District Council is administering a government scheme to provide additional financial support for vulnerable households within the district who are struggling to pay their energy bills this winter.

All homeowners, private rented tenants and housing association/Council tenants can apply for fuel vouchers or the equivalent if they meet ALL four of the criteria below. 

1. Live in Stratford District
2. Have a combined gross household income of less than £30,000 per year
3. Have No Savings
4. Have someone in the household with a vulnerability of some sort – a health condition, a disability or sudden change in circumstances

If you or someone you know satisfies ALL FOUR criteria above, you can help them apply for support through the Stratford Energy Support Fund. 

Recognised community and voluntary organisations, including Citizens Advice, Stratford District Council, Housing Associations, and professional health and family services can apply on someone else’s behalf.

It is quite a complicated application process but further details can be obtained by calling 0800 988 2881 or at:

https://actonenergy.org.uk/project/energy-support-fund/

(Source: Tony Dixon)

October 18th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Refuse Collection Arrangements

The new arrangements for Refuse Collection by Stratford District Council began on Monday 1 August.

What follows only applies to properties that have a collection on MONDAYS.

Residents should by now have received two new small green caddies.  If you buy compostable bin liners they have capacities of 7 and 23 litres.

The smaller caddy is for use in the kitchen only.  Food waste should be emptied into the larger caddy and left outside your property every Monday.  There are separate arrangements over Christmas and New Year.

The existing wheeled Green bin is only to be used in future for garden waste.  From 1 August food must go in the larger caddy.

The collection arrangements are a bit complex and difficult to explain.

The larger Food caddy goes out weekly.

The existing Blue wheeled bin will continue to take items that can be recycled like glass and paper:  the Grey one for items that cannot be recycled as before.  Food cannot go in either.

The Green Garden Waste wheelie goes out fortnightly as before and should be on the same pattern as before.  You will need to pay extra – currently £42 a year.

The Blue recycling wheeled bin should be collected fortnightly on the same Monday as the Green Garden waste wheelie.

The Grey wheeled bin will only be collected every three weeks.  One week it will be with your Blue and Green bins – then three weeks later with your food caddy. The pattern then repeats.

Good luck with getting your head round that pattern!

Leaflets have been delivered to each household explaining all this and there is a helpful calendar up to and including Christmas.

Any queries should be addressed to Stratford District Council on 01789 260123 or www.stratford.gov.uk/123

(Source: Stratford District Council)

July 25th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Earlswood Stores and Post Office Open for Business

Earlswood Stores, including the Post Office, re-opened for business on 18 February after a major refit by Nisa.

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(Source: Nisa)

February 18th, 2022 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed

Council to ‘adopt’ Phone Box

Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council is seeking to adopt the old phone box on The Green in order to preserve it for the community.

As part of the consultation process it is a requirement that Stratford-on-Avon District Council consults with the local community to obtain their view.

The consultation is now open and finishes on Thursday 23 December 2021.

(Source: Tanworth Parish Council)

December 15th, 2021 | Category: Residents Association | Comments are closed
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