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The councillors have set up this page to share information with the parishioners quickly, to share the good news and also the not so good.

We hope the residents of Arley find this page useful.

27/10/2026

JUST A NOTE TO CHEER US ALL UP A LITTLE.

Sheepy Ploughing and Hedgecutting Association are for a 8th year, organising their Christmas Charity Tractor Run .

Please donate here:
https://gvwhl.com/FGPYY?tracking=facebook
(We are using GiveWheel again as it allows people to add the extra 25% Gift Aid.)

As normal, the tractors will have a different route on both nights. Routes are here

Friday 11th Dec Route
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1nf8vHUgjgxotB9eVI6dh9oaNv7cs2-RB&usp=sharing

Saturday 12th Dec Route
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Xgtt0S3m-r7XwspuJqrRjRNMsU9J2q4i&usp=sharing

Tractors to meet at 3.30pm on both days.
Drivers Briefing 4:00pm prompt
Friday Starts 5pm at Fenn Lane Farm
Saturday Starts 4.30/5pm at Dairy House Farm

We plan to have a group of over 50 tractors (LIMITED SPACES, FIRST COME,FIRST SERVE); all dressed up in an array of festive lights coming from the surrounding areas to show our support to the local charities and communities. All these charities in 2026 have been a big part in our Committees lives. It would be great to raise a huge amount for them as they touch so many of our lives.

Atherstone Market Square parking of tractors - 8pm ish - approx. 12 tractors

After our very successful Tractor Runs with such amazing support from all the local communities, we are continuing with the 2 nights. (Friday 11th December and Saturday 12th December) This means we are able to spread the Christmas cheer to as many people as possible with both routes.

ROUTES AND TIMINGS MAY HAVE CHANGED SLIGHLY. Please check out our routes in order to plan your best and safest viewing spot. We sincerely hope you enjoy our dressed up tractors and would gracefully accept any donations to help us meet our target on
https://gvwhl.com/FGPYY?tracking=facebook
( PLEASE DO NOT GIVE MONEY IN ANY OTHER LINKS AS THEY WILL BE FAKE. NO TICKETS NEEDED OR FOR SALE.)

Christmas is Coming!

Sheepy Ploughing and Hedgecutting Association

Those wanting to enter a Tractor
£20 Drivers per day
Closing date = Wednesday 9th December or when places are filled.

Google Entry Form
https://forms.gle/bcmDpqF1F8m8sXGPA
(40km/h top speed or over),

Many Thanks
www.sheepyploughing.co.uk

25/10/2026

This months parish council meeting will be held on Thursday 5th November at 7.15pm. Please note that the meeting will be held at Stewart Court.
Arley Parish Council
Serving the rural Parish of Arley in North Warwickshire

AGENDA

You are hereby notified of the next meeting of Arley Parish Council, to be held on Thursday 5th November 2026 at Stewart Court Community Room at 7.15pm for the purpose of transacting the following business:

Signed H Badham
Locum Clerk to the Council; Mrs Heather Badham

1. Structure of Council

2. To accept Apologies for absence.

3. Declarations of Interest. To declare any prejudicial interests in items on the agenda and their nature (Councillors with prejudicial interests must leave the room for the relevant items).

4. To Approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 1st October 2026.

5. Public Discussion

6. Progress Reports - for information
a. Request for extension of 30mph limit
b. Kompan Seesaw
c. Map of bins/grit bins
d. Playground training
e. APC property
f. Defibrillator (Stewart Court)
g. page
h. Hilltop car park; potholes/bollards/flood light (decision may be required)
i. Website/.gov.uk email addresses
j. Playground – basketball hoop/gate catch repair/replacement
k. Speedwatch
l. Parish Council engagement/community events
m. Grounds maintenance contract
n. Policies update
o. Insurance Claim

7. Correspondence
a. Confirmation of costs for St Michaels community room hire
b. Pensions Regulator redeclaration
c. NWBC Regulation 19 Consultation re Local Plan
d. NWAC of PCS minutes
e. Road closure p Wood Lane Arley closed on 30/11/26 (details to follow)
f. Homes for Ukraine
g. Consultation of smoke control areas

Planning Applications to consider;
2026/0785/AVC 111 Spring Hill. Proposal: Section 73A application to vary conditions 2(Approved plans) & 3 (Materials) of PAP/2024/0414 (Proposal for a single storey 3 bedroom detached bungalow with double detached garage).

Planning Determinations received;
2026/0191/LAWE Unit 8A-8D, Arley Industrial Estate, Colliers Way. Proposal: Use of the buildings and associated operational land for general industrial and industrial processes within Use Classes B2 and E (g)(iii), including manufacturing, engineering, fabrication,
processing and associated activities, together with ancillary and incidental storage (including external storage), servicing, loading and unloading, parking and manoeuvring of commercial vehicles, and the use of associated external operational yards, without
restriction in respect of hours of operation. Granted
2026/0192/LAWE Units 5A–5E and 6A–6F, Arley Industrial Estate, Colliers Way. Proposal: Use of the buildings and associated operational land for general industrial and industrial processes within Use Classes B2 and E (g)(iii), including manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, processing and associated activities, together with ancillary and
incidental storage (including external storage), servicing, loading and unloading, parking and manoeuvring of commercial vehicles, and the use of associated external operational yards, without restriction in respect of hours of operation. Granted
PAP/2025/0466 Slowley Hall, Station Road, Fillongley. Proposal: Conversion and extension of garages into 2 holiday lets. Granted Subject to Conditions

8. Matters for Decision
a. Football contracts
b. Replacement benches
c. Asset Register
d. Annual play inspection
e. Skip hire/field clearance
f. Hedge cutting – cemetery
g. Hedge cutting – Hill top
h. Accounts package

9. Pavilion Business
a. Septic tank
b. Bank account
c. Tree planting
d. Kitchen extraction unit
e. Defibrillator

10. Finance
a. Bank statements for checking and signature
Tn
no. Payee Reason Nett Reclaimable VAT Gross Method
H Badham Locum Clerk – Oct TBC TBC BACS
A Bennett Cemetery – Sept 203.84 203.84 BACS
H Badham Broadband 5.00 0 5.00 BACS
FPC Phone 4.16 0 4.16 BACS
P A Services Grounds Maint contract monthly fee 799.75 159.95 959.70 DD
WALC INV 2095 Cllr Trg 120.00 24.00 144.00 BACS
WALC INV 2106 Chr Trg 40.00 8.00 48.00 BACS
Worknest Inv 108854 1795.50 359.10 2154..60 BACS
Unity Trust Bank Charges 7.00 7.00 DD

BT Broadband TBC
Water Plus Pavilion TBC
Ecotricity Pavilion TBC
Scottish Power Pavilion TBC

11. Councillors Reports and items for future Agenda.

12. Date of next regular meeting to be Thursday 3rd December 2026 at Rowland Court Community Room at 7.15pm

24/10/2026

Message I received from
Adam Skelsey . Warwickshire Police SNT, Sergeant, North Warwickshire.
To remind you about keeping safe during the winter dark nights.

It's that time of year again!

Dear Susan Shannon
It's that time of year again. At 2 am Sunday morning the clocks go back, and we get an extra hour's sleep!

As the nights draw in, we typically see a spike in burglary so it's a good time to protect your home and belongings against opportunist burglars and thieves.

Protect your home against opportunist burglars by remembering to 'lock up' and check on your neighbours.

Dark evenings can provide perfect cover for burglars who can easily spot an open window in an unoccupied room, see your valuables through open curtains or blinds, or try their luck with an unlocked door while you are distracted by fireworks.

Here are some crime prevention tips to help keep your property safe:

1. Try to make your house look as occupied as possible when you are not there.

2. Do not leave your house and vehicle keys in the lock or on a side table in view of a window.

3. Do not leave items in open porches that could be used to enter your home, for example, curved-handled umbrellas to open doors or keys through letterboxes

4. Always lock your windows and doors when you are in. If you have UPVC front doors take extra care to lock these as soon as you get into your property.

5. Check your UPVC or Euro cylinder door lock to see if it is snap resistant. It should be stamped with a three-star Kite Mark. If it is not, you get the lock changed to either a SS312 Diamond Approved Cylinder, TS007 3 Star Kitemarked Cylinder, or a 1 Star Cylinder with 2 Star handle for maximum protection. For more information contact the Master Locksmiths
Association, https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/lock-snapping/

or read this guide. https://www.pcwemail.co.uk/?_task=mail&_mbox=INBOX

6. Cancel newspapers and milk if you are going away for a few days and ask a trusted friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property. They can help by pushing post sticking out of the letterbox inside fully or checking garden gates are shut.

Have safe and warm winter. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Your community is here. ❤️

24/10/2026

EXTRA DEFIBULATOR

A father of one of the boys who plays football at HillTop Football field has managed to get a Defibulator to be fitted at the field on the fence of the Pavillion.
It should be fitted soon and will be a great assert to help keep our community safe.
The Parish Council would like to the gentleman responsible for sorting this resource for the village community.
We look forward to working more closely with residents and opening dialogues and developing positive relationships for the benefit of the whole community.

24/10/2026

FIGHT AGAINST FLY TRIPPING
I thought this might be useful to help the village counter act fly tipping.
I’m also trying to arrange for our local PC representative to come to some meeting to discuss issues we have and see how that can help. Please be kind when they come.

10/10/2026

Prostate Cancer & PSA Testing Awareness Meeting
Arley & Ansley Community Shed and Springhill Medical Centre are partnering to host a meeting focused on prostate cancer and PSA testing.
Understanding what prostate cancer is, recognizing early signs, and knowing your options can save lives. Partners and family members are strongly encouraged to attend as well—learning together helps protect the whole community.
We are currently gathering interest to help us choose the best date, time, and location. If attending this session saves even one life, it will be time well spent.
There is no pressure or commitment, but if you would be interested in attending, please let us know!
Email us on [email protected]
Once we know the numbers we will publish the dates and venue

03/10/2026

Today was glorious and perfect for gardening. Karen Garland and I were delighted to be able to clear out the planters around the village, and freshen them up. We met so many of you today, chatting and enjoying the sun is our favourite pastime.
We have to commend the residents of Spring Hill and Gun Hill who kept the planters watered during the very hot summer. Someone even added new plants. Thanks also to Karina, new to APC, who came out to help on Gun Hill.
I love the photo of me with the gorgeous Michael and Mavis. Such a great day made better by our brilliant neighbours.

02/10/2026

Neighbourhood police news

01/10/2026

A gentle reminder, the parish council meets at 7.15 this evening at the Hilltop pavilion. Members of our community are welcome to attend, you have an opportunity to raise issues or concerns you may have.

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http://www.arleyparishcouncil.co.uk/

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