News

These pages summarise the main points arising from Parish Council meetings and other important issues concerning the Village and the Parish.

		| NSPCC Helpline >
	How do you protect our local children from abuse or neglect? The NSPCC Helpline is a free, 24-hour service that offers support and advice, by phone or email, to any adult worried about a child.
		| Neighbourhood Watch >
	Do we need to set up a formal Neighbourhood Watch Committee in Stockton? There has been a spate of petty crime in Stockton over the past few months, including obscene grafitti daubed on the scout hut and play area, reported to the police on 14th February.
		| Refuse Collection >
	Stratford Council will now accept more materials in your blue recycling bin. These are PLASTIC FOOD TRAYS, YOGHURT POTS, MARGARINE TUBS, CLEAN TINFOIL. These are in addition to the existing collection of paper, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard and food and drink cans. You should NOT recycle plastic bags or plastic wrapping.
		| SDC Core Strategy >
	Stratford On District Council has published a draft Core Strategy for consultation and comment. A ‘drop in’ session has been arranged for anyone who is interested to discuss the document from 4.00pm – 7.00pm on Monday 29 March at The Grange Hall, Southam
		| SDC Marketplace Event >
	On March 12th 2010 Stratford on Avon District Council and their partners will be holding a free event at Gaydon Heritage Centre, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwick, CV35 0BJ. All residents and businesses will be able to meet with officers to discuss their needs, see how services are being developed to better suit the needs of local people.
		| Stockton Skateboard Park >
	The Parish Council is supporting a local intiative to build a 'multi-use' Rollerblade, Skateboard and BMX Bike ramp complex on Stockton Recreation Ground for use by local young people.
		| Villager of the Year >
	Sheila and Dennis Stevens have been awarded the accolade of 2009 Villager of the Year.
		| Affordable Housing in Glebe Close >
	The Planning Application for 12 new properties in Glebe Close has been approved
		| Bus Service Information >
	Bus Service updates: A new evening bus service initiative from 6th April 2010: Customers will be able to purchase a return ticket for £2 to travel from anywhere in Stratford District to either Stratford or Leamington after 1800. There are also important changes to the way you can use your bus passes.
		| Cemex Climafuel Planning Application Refused >
	The planning application by Cemex for a Climafuel Plant at Long Itchington was refused by Warwickshire County Council's Regulatory Committee on Tuesday 17th November 2009.
		| Bogus callers >
	There has been a spate of bogus house callers in Southam - please be aware and alert!
		| Changes to local bus routes >
	Important changes to bus route 63/64, Leamington Spa to Rugby from 7th September. The route will be changing in Rugby.
		| Dogs and Public Rights of Way >
	Warwickshire County Council have recently launched a new campaign regarding "Dogs and Public Rights of Way" and their poster can be downloaded here.
		| ERWIN - Support for Small Businesses >
	ERWIN - Support for Small Businesses. Trading Standards are providing guidance on a wide range of issues, including support for small businesses. Please visit their website: www.everythingregulation.org.uk
		| Cemetery Charges >
	The Cemetery and Scale of Charges effective from 1st April 2008
		| Post Office Closures >
	Statement on Post Office Closures from Warwickshire County Council
		| Quality Council >
	Stockton Parish Council has recently been awarded Quality Council Status.
		| Summer Survey of Parish Footpaths >
	Village Footpath Survey Reports
		| Keeping our grass verges in order >
	The Parish Council has spent money in 2007/2008 on an innovative scheme to keep our grass verges in better order.
		| Concessionary Bus Travel >
	From April 2008, the Government has extended free Concessionary Bus Travel to allow persons over 60 and defined disabled people to travel free on off-peak local bus services in England on the production of a nationally recognised bus pass.