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Post from the Chair

From the pen of Simon Carter, Chair of Welford on Avon Parish Council I moved into this lovely village nearly 30 years ago and one of my children went to Welford Primary School. We’ve enjoyed everything about this village for years and when the children were younger the park on Headland Road was a regular…

Local Crime Update

Alcester South Safer Neighbourhood Team update – Suspicious Circumstances. Long Marston Road. Male seen acting suspiciously in the street. Caller concerned regards their motives for hanging around outside the properties. Area search made by police. Nothing untoward found at the time. 2am Monday 24th June. 0019 24/06/2024…

Playing field closure – June update

The topic of Welford’s playing field closure remains uppermost in many residents’ minds. Not least the Parish Council’s. Since the gate to Welford Park was locked shut on 24 May 24, the Parish Council have: Listened to the residents of Welford on Avon Written to Warwickshire County Council asking for intervention Written to Welford on…

Crime Incident

Alcester South Safer Neighbourhood Team Update – Suspicious Circumstances. Barton Road. Male seen on driveway to house, possibly looking around vehicles. The male left. Area search made by police. 3.05am Friday 24th May. 0025 24/05/2024…

Welford Playing Field Closure – WPC letter to residents

Dear resident Welford on Avon Playing Field Closure – Letter from the Parish Council Following the decision by Governors of Welford on Avon Primary School to lock the gate to the field adjacent to the School on Friday 24th May 2024, until further notice, we wish to update you. The gate was locked, without communication…

Welford Playing Field Closure – WPC letter to school

Subject: Childrens play area closure – Urgent action requested Date: 27 May 2024 To: Welford on Avon School, Welford on Avon School Head Teacher Cc: Welford on Avon Parish Councillors and Clerk, Warwickshire County Councillor, Stratford upon Avon District Councillor, Warwickshire County Council Officers Without prejudice We write in response to the outrage being expressed…

Warning Car Thieves Operating in Welford

Recently two cars have been stolen from Chapel Street and one from Quineys Leys following house break-ins – Burglary. Chapel Street. House entered and an untidy search made. Car keys stolen.Subsequently a black BMW X3 was then also stolen. Overnight 27th & 28th April. 0062 28/04/2024 Burglary. Binton Road. New builds targeted by offender(s). Doors…

Binton Bridge Works Schedule Update

The closure of Binton Bridge has been delayed until 20th May and will then be closed for 1 – 2 weeks. This change is designed to reduce the length of time the bridge is closed and minimise disruption for residents.…

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