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  • Notice in vacancy in Office of Councillor

    Notice in vacancy in Office of Councillor

    NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

    Parish of Tysoe 

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council of Tysoe.

    If by 14 September, 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

    If an election is called, it will take place no later than 16 November, 2026.

    Dated 24 August, 2026

    David Buckland
    Returning Officer
    Elizabeth House
    Church Street
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    CV37 6HX

  • South Warwickshire Local Plan and Regulation 19 Public Consultation

    South Warwickshire Local Plan and Regulation 19 Public Consultation

    The SWLP was approved to be submitted for Regulation 19 at the last Council
    Meeting.  I voted against the motion as I do not believe that the plan is ready and is
    flawed because the deliverability is based on getting some £400m funding for two
    new roads and bridges across the River Avon, and in my judgment is not “sound”. 

    The next stage in the process is now in progress.

    It is a public consultation which closes on the 8th of September, although this is not very well publicised in my opinion.

    Below I have copied the list of face-to-face public meetings that are planned by
    SDC.  You will note that none of the public briefings are scheduled for the South of
    the district.  I have raised this with the Chief Executive.  The plan will affect
    everyone, and everyone has a right to comment and express their view.  One more
    face-to-face meeting is due to be announced, and I have requested it to be in
    Shipston on Stour.

    Meeting availability or not, it is important that our residents have the chance to make their feelings known and have them taken into account before the final submission of the Regulation-19 draft plan.

    Comments can be submitted on-line at the link below, or by email, or by post.

    Regulation 19 Consultation

    The Regulation 19 consultation of the South Warwickshire Local Plan is now
    live until Tuesday 8 September 2026. 

    This Regulation 19 consultation is being undertaken on behalf the
    Government’s Planning Inspector and is focused on specific issues, namely
    whether the plan meets legal requirements, shows effective joint working
    between councils and has been properly tested in terms of soundness.

    It gives residents, businesses and stakeholders the opportunity to have a final say
    before the document it is submitted to the government for independent
    examination.

    Following the consultation, the plan is scheduled to be submitted to the
    Secretary of State by 31 December 2026, in line with Government deadlines.

    There are a number of events being held for residents to ask questions to
    officers: 

    • Monday 10 August, 4pm to 7pm – Bidford Parish Council meeting room
    • Wednesday 12 August, 4pm to 7pm – Talisman Square, Kenilworth
    • Thursday 20 August, 4pm to 7pm – Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Wednesday 26 August, 4pm to 7pm – Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa

    Members of the public are encouraged to respond online via the South
    Warwickshire Local Plan Consultation Portal     where possible.

    Representations can also be emailed to swlp@warwickdc.gov.uk, or posted to
    the South Warwickshire Local Team, Stratford-upon-Avon District, Elizabeth
    House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6HX.

    Cllr. Malcolm I. Littlewood
    Member for Tysoe Ward
    Stratford On Avon District Council
    Elizabeth House
    Church Street
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    CV37 6HX

    Switchboard 01789 267575 | Direct 07514 951 174

    Email Malcolm.Littlewood@stratford-dc.gov.uk

  • Cricket – Tysoe vs Oxhill

    Cricket – Tysoe vs Oxhill

    It’s that time of year again. Join the crowds at the annual Tysoe vs Oxhill cricket extravaganza, held at Tysoe Playing Fields on Sunday 16th August, the day after the Flower Show & Fete.

    The fun (and gentle rivalry!) starts at 2pm

    Tysoe vs Oxhill cricket A4

  • REMINDER – NDP meeting this Thursday

    REMINDER – NDP meeting this Thursday

    TYSOE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE & CONSULTATION

    You are reminded to attend the Village Meeting on Thursday 13th August at the Village Hall.

    Doors open at 7:00pm

    This is an oppotunity to find out more, ask questions and share your views.

    See the proposed updates on our dedicated Neighbourhood Development Plan page and do take time to review the Housing Needs Survey page.

    KEEP TYSOE SPECIAL

  • Lloyds Tour of Britain visits Tysoe

    Lloyds Tour of Britain visits Tysoe

    The Lloyds Tour of Britain Women will be passing through Tysoe on Sunday 23 August 2026. The race starts at 11:00am in Leamington Spa, and will pass through a number of towns and villages, including Tysoe.

    Come out to cheer on the cyclists!

    You can find out more including the map of the route that passes through Tysoe here: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain/women/stagefive

  • Tysoe Wildlife Photo Competition

    Tysoe Wildlife Photo Competition

    Tysoe’s Wildlife Group have launched a call for twelve photographs to create a Wildlife Calendar for 2027.

    The entry form can be downloaded here, and the rules are really clear:

    • Up to three images per person
    • Landscape, digital, 4:3, at least 1Mb and/or 300dpi
    • Taken in Warwickshire since 2024
    • Closing date of 30th August 2026

    Go on – get creating!

    Tysoe Wildlife Photo Competition

  • Thank you!

    Thank you!

    Thank you to everyone who supported the Parish Council’s Village Open Day on Saturday, whether representing a village organisation or simply coming along.

    The answer to the question ‘How Many Community Trees does Tysoe have?’ was 104 so very well done all those who even got close, and even more well done to The Rev. George Heighton who won!

    £34.50 quiz proceeds on their way to Community Hub/Talk Dementia.

    It is always dangerous to single some out for praise at such a village event, but special thanks must go to Village Hall Team for all their help with the organisation, and especially Linda for all those amazing cakes!

    If you would like to learn more about the various groups and activities in Tysoe please visit our Join In page, or alternatively you can download a summary of many of the represented groups to read at your leisure here.

    Amanda Venables
    Parish Council Chair

  • Health screening events across Stratford District

    Health screening events across Stratford District

    Last year, 1,137 people took a positive step for their health.

    The PSA health screening events made a real difference—opening conversations, supporting early awareness, and helping communities feel more informed and empowered.

    Next screening event:

    • Saturday 30th May
    • Wellesbourne Village Hall, School Road, Wellesbourne, CV35 9NH

    Stratford-on-Avon District Council has joined together with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) to offer a series of health screening events for both men and women across the District. View list of all tests here.

    The tests on offer cost £14 each, subsidised by the District Council and are:

    • For men over 40 – PSA (Prostate Screening)
    • For men and women aged 18 and over – diabetes and cholesterol

    Future dates 

    The 2026 schedule of events is below:

    • Saturday 21st March Stratford Town Trust Community Hub, Venture House, Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, Birmingham Road, Stratford, CV37 0HR
    • Saturday 18th April Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Upper Lighthorne, Valiant Close, CV33 9UF
    • Saturday 9th May Graham Adams Centre, Saint James Road, Southam, CV47 0LY
    • Saturday 30th May Wellesbourne Village Hall, The School House, School Road, Wellesbourne, CV35 9NH
    • Saturday 20th June Shipston Scout Hut, New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4EW
    • Saturday 18th July Greig Hall, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, B49 6AD
    • Saturday 19th September Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley, B80 7HJ
    • Saturday 17th October Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgeway, Stratford, CV37 6YX
    • Saturday 7th November Henley Memorial Hall, Station Road, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP

    The events will run from 10am until 2pm at each of the locations and people are able to book at a discounted rate of £14 for each test.

    Spaces are limited and need to be booked in advanced at: https://sdc.mypsatests.org.uk/

  • Parish Council – wildflower management

    Parish Council – wildflower management

    Tysoe Parish Council is increasing the number of areas in the village to be managed for a richer variety of wildflowers and wildlife. 

    Four new areas have been marked out with temporary posts.  For the rest of this season, these will not be mown, to see what plants naturally come up.  In the Autumn, these will then be sown with Yellow Rattle, which suppresses some of the grass and allows more room for other wildflower species to thrive.

    The new areas are:

    • At the entrance to Poolgate – the ditch at the back is already full of a wide variety of species.  This will be extended forward.  The front will still be mown for highways visibility, and a tree and some crocuses will be planted this Autumn.  The Dead Hedge already in the private land behind adds to the habitat types here.
    • Around the Mulberry Tree on the entrance to Old Tree Lane – the posts and wire around the Mulberry Tree are to be removed as the tree is well-established now.  The branches of the tree naturally swoop down to the ground, so the wildflowers will be around the spreading branches. 
    • At the corner of Badger’s Lane – violets seem to grow well here already, but what else will?
    • A strip along the back of the Football Field – we ask dog owners to kindly refrain from letting their dogs poo in any of the longer grass around the edges of the football and recreation fields, as children regularly play here.  

    Along with the existing Wildflower Areas, these will make for a more Wildlife Friendly alternative to taking part in ‘No Mow May’. 

    For our full ‘Wildlife Friendly Mowing Strategy’, please see here.

  • Tysoe & District Record – Back Issues Online

    Tysoe & District Record – Back Issues Online

    Did you know the Tysoe & District Record has been reporting on Tysoe news for over 75 years?

    You can now enjoy previous issues via Tysoe Online by visiting the Record Archive here, whilst learning more about the Record team and their tireless volunteer-based work here.

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