📢 Community Poll: Christadelphian Building on Pillory Green
Many of you will know that the Christadelphian building on Pillory Green is up for sale at auction on 18th September.
NPC was given no prior notice or first refusal, and the timing has limited opportunities for proper consultation. The guide price of £60–80k is substantial, and essential improvements would likely add further costs. Importantly, NPC does not have reserves to fund a project of this value, so any purchase and future investment would most likely impact the parish precept.
That said, there may be value in securing the building as a community asset.
It has been brought to NPC’s attention that changing the use of the building to a private/commercial use would be difficult for any new owner, due to the lack of an easement/parking and the protected status of Pillory Green.
The key question: Should NPC pursue purchasing the building as a community asset?
Important: Any such project would need a dedicated working party of volunteers to organise, manage, and maintain the building (similar to Napton Village Hall or Napton Sports Association). Without committed parishioner involvement, it would not be feasible.Please vote via the link below:
HS2: CLOSURE OF WORMLEIGHTON ROAD, WARWICK ROAD AND STONETON LANE, BODDINGTON
HS2: CLOSURE OF WORMLEIGHTON ROAD & WARWICK ROAD (26/08/25-23/09/25) AND STONETON LANE (26/08/25 FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS), BODDINGTON
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HOWCOMBE LANE, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HOWCOMBE LANE, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL
Warwickshire County Council hereby closes Howcombe Lane, Napton-on-the-Hill to vehicular traffic between its junctions with New Street and Poplar Road.
Reason for Order: To enable footway resurfacing and associated works, 09:00 – 15:30hrs.
Order Effective from: 18 August 2025 for up to 18 months or until works are completed, whichever is sooner.
Anticipated Completion Date: 21 August 2025
Access & Diversion: An alternative route will be signed and is available via: New Street, High Street, Hackwell Street, Vicarage Road, Butt Hill, A425, Brickyard Road, Poplar Road and vice versa. Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible and safe to do so.
During the works, and only whilst the Contractor is working, pedestrian barriers will be erected at gateways/driveways to properties where necessary. This is to protect you from our works. Please do not remove these. If you need access/egress, please ask one of our workforce and the barriers will be removed at a safe time.
Contractor: Balfour Beatty Tel: 03452 415 302.
To report any problems with these works or for further details of our current & planned roadworks visit our website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/roadworksmap or call us 01926 412515.
NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT NOW OPEN!
🎉 New Playground Equipment Now Open!
We’re delighted to announce that the new playground equipment is now open and ready to enjoy! Thank you all for your patience and understanding while we worked to get everything completed safely.
Please note:
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The ground beneath the new equipment is still a little uneven, so we kindly ask everyone to take extra care during the first few days of use as it continues to settle.
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The area that remains fenced off is still off-limits. This is temporary, and we’re working to have it cleared and collected as soon as possible.
We hope the new space brings lots of fun and enjoyment to the community! 💚
Citizen of the Year 2025
🏆 Citizen of the Year 2025 – Nominations Now Open!
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Napton?
Someone who has shown outstanding voluntary commitment to our community over the past year.
Nominate them today!
Pick up a nomination form by:
📞 Calling the Parish Clerk on 07526 144576
📧 Emailing: clerk@napton-pc.gov.uk
🌐 Downloading it from: https://forms.gle/jhEMBHTY2oiBP79m6
Closing Date for Nominations: 30th September 2025
Let’s celebrate the people who make Napton special!
Improving Mobile Coverage in Napton – Resident Feedback Requested
Napton currently experiences poor mobile phone coverage, affecting both residents and visitors. This situation is likely to worsen as emergency services transition from their existing private network to EE, which already has limited signal strength in our area.
To help address this issue, Atlas Tower Group has approached Napton Parish Council with a proposal to work together to improve mobile coverage in the village—at no cost to parishioners.
Atlas is considering several potential locations for a new mobile mast. However, before contacting landowners, the Parish Council would like to gauge local opinion. We invite residents to complete a short survey prepared by Atlas:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/251823491201348
This is an opportunity to provide honest, early feedback on the proposal. If the majority of responses are supportive, the Parish Council will work with Atlas to explore the project further. Once a suitable location is identified, full details and visual materials will be shared before any planning application is submitted.
If you require a paper copy of the survey, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Thank you for helping shape the future of mobile connectivity in Napton.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NAPTON HOLT ROAD, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NAPTON HOLT ROAD, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL
Warwickshire County Council hereby closes Napton Holt Road, Napton-on-the-Hill to vehicular traffic.
Reason for Order: To enable works for urgent main repairs to fix visible water leak.
Order Effective from: 13 July 2025 for up to 5 days or until works are completed, whichever is sooner.
Anticipated Completion Date: 16 July 2025
Access & Diversion: An alternative route will be signed and is available via: Thorntons Lane, Chapel Green Road, New Street, High Street, Hackwell Street, Vicarage Road, Butt Hill, Priors Marston Road, Shuckburgh Road, The Holloway, Southam Road, Welsh Road, Welsh Road East, Holt Road, Napton Holt Road and vice versa.
Contractor: Chevron Traffic Management Ltd Tel: 0330 008 0820.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SHUCKBURGH ROAD, PRIORS MARSTON
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SHUCKBURGH ROAD, PRIORS MARSTON
Warwickshire County Council hereby closes Shuckburgh Road, Priors Marston to vehicular traffic.
Reason for Order: To enable urgent repair to a significant leakage.
Order Effective from: 8 July 2025 for up to 5 days or until works are completed, whichever is sooner.
Anticipated Completion Date: 10 July 2025
Access & Diversion: An alternative route will be signed and is available via: Shuckburgh Road, Priors Marston Road, Butt Hill, Vicarage Road, Hackwell Street, High Street, New Street, Chapel Green Road, Thorntons Lane, Napton Holt Road, Holt Road, Welsh Road East, Welsh Road, Southam Road, The Holloway and vice versa.
Contractor: For STW East Scheduling Team Tel: 02079 494 510.
