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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, we have a vacancy for 1 Councilor to join Wootton Wawen Parish Council.  This councillor vacancy will be filled by a process called co-option.  We are now 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 fi nancial 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 aff ect 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 24th June 2026 or drop off at the Parish Offi ce, Wootton Wawen Village Hall, Alcester Road, Wootton Wawen. (Please note the Parish Offi ce 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 29th June 2026, commencing 7.00pm , at Wootton Wawen Village Hall. You will be invited to attend and say a few words to the Councillors.

📢 Proposed Blackford Mill Development – Have Your Say   *** UPDATED  10th June 2026 ***

Henley Parish Council will be holding a public consultation meeting on the proposed development of up to 300 homes on land south east of Henley-in-Arden (Blackford Mill).

The purpose of this meeting will be to hear residents' views and concerns so that the JPC can develop and submit a formal response that reflects the views of the community. Details of the date, time and venue will be announced within the next week.

In the meantime, residents should be aware that the developer, Mac Mic Strategic Land, is currently undertaking its own public consultation.

⚠️ Please note: this is a developer-led consultation. It is separate from the Parish Council consultation and is not the formal planning application process.

For further information, including the consultation letter and site location plan, please visit:

🔗 https://www.henley-in-arden-pc.gov.uk/2026/06/mac-mic-public-consultation/

We encourage all residents to review the proposals and submit their views. The more feedback received, the clearer picture the developer will have of local opinion before any planning application is submitted. 

⏰ The consultation closes at 6pm on 14 June 2026.

You can submit feedback directly to the developer by:

💻 Completing the online consultation:

www.landsoutheastofhenleyinarden.co.uk

📧 Emailing:

[email protected]

📮 Writing to:

Freepost SP Broadway Ltd

 

 

Invitation to public consultation for new homes on land south east of Henley-in-Arden.

Mac Mic Strategic Land are seeking to understand community views on their proposal for new homes, including affordable homes, on land south east of Henley-in-Arden. SP Broadway is helping Mac Mic Strategic Land with public consultation and community engagement.

A dedicated consultation website, www.landsoutheastofhenleyinarden.co.uk will go online from 1st June 2026, explaining the proposals and providing a feedback form that you can fill in to let them know your views. If you do not have access to the website and would like to view the proposals, please give me a ring on 07503 201 876 and to arrange for a paper copy of the website to be posted to you.

If you would like to provide feedback on the proposals, there are three ways you can do so:

• By filling in the online feedback form on the consultation website, www.landsoutheastofhenleyinarden.co.uk

• By emailing your feedback directly to [email protected]

• By posting your feedback in an envelope marked "Freepost SP BROADWAY (you do not need to provide a stamp or an address on the envelope)

Send your feedback by 6pm on 14 June 2026.

Look at the proposals for the new homes on the consultation website and let your views be known. After the consultation closes, the feedback received will be reviewed before submitting a planning application to Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

 

If you have any queries about this consultation, please do not hesitate to contact Jamie by phone or email using the details below.

Jamie O'Sullivan

07503 201 876

[email protected]

 

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]