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📢 Public Consultation 15th July 6-8pm St Nicholas Church Hall, Henley-in-Arden.  Proposed Blackford Mill Development  

I wish to inform you that Beaudesert and Henley in Arden Joint Parish Council will be holding a public consultation for the two proposed housing sites in Henley in Arden namely SG23 (the Golf Course) and the development surrounding Blackford Mill. It appears that many residents from Wootton Wawen are not happy with the Blackford Mill site along with the residents of Henley.

Public Consultation 15th July 6-8pm St Nicholas Church Hall, Henley-in-Arden.

It will be designed to help residents understand the proposals and how best to produce a response either in favour or not that is effective if/when the time comes.

Whilst the Golf Course lies within Henley--in-Arden, the Blackford Mill site lies in both Henley-in-Arden and Wootton Wawen.

Residents are highly encouraged to attend this consultation.

For further details, please email [email protected]

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR - 

We have a vacancy on Wootton Wawen Parish Council DO YOU WANT TO BE A PARISH COUNCILLOR?

If you are passionate about your local community, we need you!

Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with.

We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward.

Are you interested in becoming a councillor?

Following a recent retirement, and the deferment from our June Ordinary Parish Meeting, we have re-opened the co-option process, for 1 Councilor to join Wootton Wawen Parish Council.  We are therefore inviting applications from local people to join Wootton Wawen Parish Council.

In terms of eligibility, you must be a British, Commonwealth, qualifying or a retained rights European Union citizen, over 18 years old and are registered to vote in the area; or have lived, worked, or owned property here for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities of the Parish Council The Parish Council is responsible for supporting local issues, reviewing and commenting on local planning issues, creating and updating Local Neighbourhood Plans, as well as supporting local groups and organisations via financial grants.. It also determines how much money to raise through the council precept to deliver these services to the residents of the parish.

What kind of person do we need? You should have an active interest in local issues and things that affect local people and a willingness to represent the views of the community. You should be able to commit the time and eff ort to the role and to attend as many monthly Council meetings as possible, and you may also be required to join one or two of the Committees or working groups and attend their meetings.

How to apply

To apply, please send a letter of application to the Parish Clerk at [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday 16th September 2026 or drop off at the Parish Office, Wootton Wawen Village Hall, Alcester Road, Wootton Wawen. (Please note the Parish Office is the White Door at the rear of the village hall. Please do NOT post through the main village hall doors). In your letter you may wish to include your connection to the parish, why you want to be a parish councillor and what skills / experience you can bring to the Council.

Applications will be looked at by Councillors and voted on at a meeting of the Full Parish Council at their Ordinary Parish Meeting, to be held on Monday 28th September 2026, commencing 7.00pm , at Wootton Wawen Village Hall.

 

 

Deeley Homes - new proposal for 60 houses.

Deeley Homes have requested the opportunity to present to the Residents of Wootton Wawen a new scheme for 60 new homes on the same site as they previously considered 27 in accordance with the Housing Needs Survey.

This evening 18th May during Public Forum session - this is an opportunity to view their initial proposals, and please note at this stage the Parish Council make no comment or consideration as this is a presentation only in advance of any official planning application being made by Deeley Homes. 

Please note that all residents of Wootton Wawen will still have the opportunity to submit comments to the planners once a formal application has been submitted by Deeley's via the appropriate channels.

The Parish Council will make representations about any planning applications in accordance with Stratford DC Planning's consultation process, and will formally add an Agenda item for discussion and comment at a subsequent meeting. 

CLICK HERE to view the outline proposal which Deeley Homes have provided to us.

Mobile Phone Survey - Your opportunity to have your say... please see NEWS section for further details, or use link below to Warwickshire County Council - Mobile Connectivity Survey.

 

WWPC would encourage all residents to log their views on the mobile phone coverage they experience. 

Warwickshire Mobile Connectivity Survey - Warwickshire County Council - Citizen Space

Overview

Wootton Wawen is a small village (population 1318 - as per the 2011 census) located on the A3400, just south of Henley-in-Arden and 6 miles north of Stratford-upon-Avon. There are several notable landmarks in the village, including St. Peter's Church (of Saxon origin, and the oldest Church in Warwickshire), Wootton Hall, The Bulls Head and Navigation Public Houses and some fine individual houses from past centuries. The historic Stratford-upon-Avon Canal passes through Wootton and is carried on a cast iron aqueduct over the main road. The village has a railway station on the Stratford to Birmingham line and is also served by regular bus links to Stratford and Birmingham.

This website provides information about the Parish Council and other activities within the village. It will hopefully, become a valuable source of local information for residents and others wishing to know something about the village, its history and current events

Wootton Wawen Village Magazine 

There is a monthly (except August & January) village magazine produced by members of the community. Contact details are below.

Historical copies can be viewed here

Useful Information

Village Magazine: Editorial Diane Buckley: 01564 793596 See News for the latest update

Wootton Wawen Village Hall
Bookings Contact: Dilly Wilkinson 01564 795927 or 07798 613110  contact: [email protected]

Wootton Wawen Primary School
Head of School: Jess Jones 01564 792574

St Peter's Church 
Contact: Churches of Arden Office 01926 840100

Our Lady & St Benedict 
Contact: Rev Fr Damian Nwankwo  01564 792647

Website Queries or Suggestions
Contact: c[email protected]