Warton Residents Association met on 28 July 2026 to discuss the Draft Local Plan, the Church Road and Austrey Road developments, speeding and road safety, Neighbourhood watch, local government reorganisation, and a range of topics from around the village. Although there are no new planning applications to debate immediately, there is plenty happening. The most urgent issue is the new […]
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The Village has Spoken
Warton residents have their say on investment in the village recreation ground Led by the Local Parish Councillors, Warton residents have now completed the village engagement process on how the £145,519 Section 106 funding for the Recreation Ground should be used, with more than a third of the village taking part in the process. The engagement was organised to give […]
Read moreAnnual Community Speedwatch Conference
Thursday 19 February saw the annual county-wide official gathering of representatives of Community Speedwatch groups in Warwickshire. The event was chaired by Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe and held in County Hall Warwick. The conference is held each year to give Warwickshire’s Speedwatch groups the opportunity to raise concerns, listen to new initiatives as well as hear of […]
Read moreWhen “Agree to Disagree” Isn’t Good Enough
At the January 2026 meeting of Warton Parish Council, held in the Warton Parish Rooms, a concerning exchange took place. Two councillors disagreed about whether parish councillors are allowed to speak against planning applications at parish level when they also serve as borough councillors and sit on the borough planning committee. One of those councillors is the Chair of the […]
Read morePower Cuts in Warton
Today I have contacted National Grid to ask for an explanation for the recent power cuts, the full letter is below: Request for Explanation of Frequent Power Outages in Warton, Warwickshire (Postcode B79 0HU)I am writing on behalf of residents of Warton, Warwickshire, to express serious concern regarding the frequency and impact of recent unplanned power outages in our community, […]
Read moreRichborough Development Update
What’s happening? Richborough and the Caton’s have decided to push the application and go straight to a Government Inspector for appeal, rather than let the council decide on the decision. They requested that the case be heard by a full public inquiry, and the Planning Inspectorate has agreed. This means the final decision will be taken by an independent Inspector, […]
Read moreLarge New Development: Church Rd/Orton Rd
UPDATE: Please submit objections by the 16th May There is a proposed new development on Land South Of Warton Recreation Ground (the link will open in a new tab). This is the proposal that we alerted residents to that is being developed by Richborough Developments adjacent to Red Marl Way. We need residents to register their objections as soon as […]
Read moreNew Planning Application: Rear of Fox and Dogs
An application has gone in for a caravan on the land behind the fox and dogs, claiming it is required for Agricultural use. This may well be a way of trying to get developments in through the back door. The Planning Application can be found here on the council website I have already objected on the following grounds, and if people […]
Read morePublic Consultation for Section 106 Money – Warton Rec
Public Consultation for Section 106 Money – Warton Rec As part of the ongoing development in Warton, Section 106 money has been received to be spent at Warton Recreation Ground. We would like your input on how the funds should be spent to improve the Recreation Ground. Please take a few moments to complete this short questionnaire. By clicking this […]
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