Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/tajIf

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📣 The government has launched a consultation to invite residents, businesses, and key stakeholders, to have their say on what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) should look like in Warwickshire. The consultation is open until Thursday, 26 March. Use the link below to have your say 👇

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This week is National Empty Homes Week 2026 (9-15 March).
If you are affected by or want to report an empty property, find out more on our website here: https://orlo.uk/y0MhS

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Cabinet has today, Monday 9 March, endorsed the Recommendations to Full Council on the latest timescale for the preparation of the Council's Local Plan documents.
Read more: https://orlo.uk/bkzcV

Read more: https://orlo.uk/EaBCD

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Rural Crime Advisors are participating in 'Operation Recall', a national initiative to raise awareness of livestock worrying.
To help with this initiative, the District Council's team is building on their work around livestock worrying

It’s Food Waste Action Week and we’re supporting the campaign to help people make their food go further, saving money while cutting waste.
Each year, UK households throw away 4.4 million tonnes of edible food. For a family of four, that can mean around £1,000 wasted every year.

🚨 The Environment Agency has advised against swimming in the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon as pollution has entered the river
The Environment Agency are responsible for investigating pollution incidents, such as this, in rivers
Report concerns here: 0800 80 70 60

Explore Repair Cafe's across the District: https://orlo.uk/zoYK5

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🛠️ It’s Repair Week 2026! ♻️
Got something broken? Don’t bin it — fix it!
Local repair cafés across Stratford‑on‑Avon District are ready to help you mend clothes, tech, home items and more.
📍 Follow the link on the comments section below to find your nearest cafe👇

Hi thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the scheme is only open to organisations within Stratford-on-Avon District, not Warwickshire County wide.

Hi thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the scheme is only open to organisations within Stratford-on-Avon District, not Warwickshire County wide.

Find out more and apply: https://orlo.uk/bruDJ

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👀 Have you been affected by flooding or extreme weather?
We are looking for 10 local businesses, towns and parish councils and community groups to apply for our Climate Resilient Scheme🍃
SDC will help the organisations create an Action Plan. To find out more, click below 👇

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/SVYlg

A graphic titled “Did You Know?” is divided into two sections: Demand and Current Applicants. The Demand section explains that one‑bed housing association homes are in high demand across the district, with an average of 83 households bidding for each one‑bedroom flat available to singles or couples without children. It also notes that demand varies by location and that Stratford Town is the highest‑demand area. The Current Applicants section includes a pie chart showing the following breakdown: Single people or couples without children (41.1%), Pensioner or disabled households (28.1%), Families with children (28.1%), and Other (2.6%). The Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council logo appears in the top right corner. At the bottom, a banner reads: “Have your say on our new housing allocation policy,” alongside a simple megaphone icon.

We want to hear from you! 📣
Today is the last day to have your say on SDC's new social housing allocations policy!
Find out more information about what changes are being proposed to the policy and how to submit your views on the link in the comments below 👇

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In 2025, SDC partnered with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) to carry out prostate, cholesterol and diabetes screening for residents across the District 🙂

We're delighted to announce new dates for the health screenings in 2026 🎉 https://orlo.uk/KAVAi

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Up-and-coming athletes in Stratford-on-Avon District are being given the chance to take their sporting careers to the next level with Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme 🏃🏻‍♂️
Read more: https://orlo.uk/xY8FZ

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/U1PJw

Graphic with the text ‘Warwickshire’s local government is being reorganised’ above an illustration of a laptop displaying the words ‘Give us your views!’. To the right is a map outline of Warwickshire with the text ‘Warwickshire future’. A smartphone icon appears beside the laptop, all set against a blue background

📣 The government has launched a consultation to invite residents, businesses, and key stakeholders, to have their say on what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) should look like in Warwickshire. The consultation is open until Thursday, 26 March. Use the link below to have your say 👇

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At the Council meeting on Monday 23 February, the council tax levels and the budget were approved for 2026/2027. Check out below how your council tax is split 👇

Find out more on how the budget is being spent this year here: https://orlo.uk/tEava

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/KWzyH

A graphic titled “Did You Know?” shows a section labeled “As at 31 December 2025.” Below it, text reads: “There were 2,057 active applications on Home Choice Plus,” displayed with a star‑shaped location pin icon on the left. Another banner underneath states: “50% of applicants are in the Bronze Plus/Bronze bands.” At the bottom, a white banner reads: “Have your say on our new housing allocation policy,” alongside a simple megaphone illustration. The Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council logo appears in the top right corner.

We want to hear from you! 📣
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is developing a new housing allocation policy for the district.
Find out more information about what changes are being proposed to the policy and how to submit your view on the link in the comments below 👇

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Have your say! Stratford-on-Avon District Council has opened a public consultation on a draft Interim Policy Position Statement, as part of its approach to recovering a five-year housing land supply: https://orlo.uk/BIvoA
The consultation will be open until 5pm on Monday 9 March

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/OYjjl

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We want to hear from you! 📣
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is developing a new housing allocation policy for the district.
Find out more information about what changes are being proposed to the policy and how to submit your view on the link in the comments below 👇

We want to hear from you! SDC public consultations
👉Stratford-on-Avon District Council Budget (deadline 3 February 2026) ow.ly/ylOZ50Y3OBs
👉Social Housing Allocations Policy (deadline 3 March 2026) ow.ly/Mcr650Y3OBq
👉Local Enforcement Plan Consultation (deadline 4 March 2026) ow.ly/snWj50Y3OBr

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is committed to improving the delivery of our planning enforcement services through a new Local Enforcement Plan (LEP) and we want your views: ow.ly/5XqT50Y0HTA

We want to hear from you! 📣
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is developing a new housing allocation policy for the district.
Find out more information about what changes are being proposed to the policy and how to submit your comments here: ow.ly/QX5n50Y0HvU

Have your say on Stratford District Council’s budget plans. 📈
The draft budget was agreed by Cabinet on 19 January and is now open for consultation with residents: ow.ly/UEwI50Y0Czz
Feedback will be reviewed by Cabinet on 9 February before the final decision at Full Council on 23 February.