TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DOG LANE, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DOG LANE, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL
Warwickshire County Council hereby closes Dog Lane, Napton-on-the-Hill to vehicular traffic.
Reason for Order: To safely enable works to install boundary box.
Order Effective from: 2 April 2026 for up to 18 months or until works are completed, whichever is sooner.
Anticipated Completion Date: 3 April 2026
Access & Diversion: An alternative route will be signed and is available via: Dog Lane, St Lawrence Close, Godsons Lane and vice versa. Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible.
Contractor: Chevron TM Ltd  Tel: 0330 08 0820.
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.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VICARAGE ROAD, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VICARAGE ROAD, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL
Warwickshire County Council hereby closes Vicarage Road, Napton-on-the-Hill to vehicular traffic.
Reason for Order: To enable installation on water network.
Order Effective from: 29 November 2025 for up to 18 months or until works are completed, whichever is sooner.
Anticipated Completion Date: 30 November 2025
Access & Diversion: An alternative route will be signed and is available via: Vicarage Road, Butt Hill, Southam Road, Daventry Road, Welsh Road East, Holt Road, Napton Holt Road, Thorntons Lane, Chapel Green Road, New Street, High Street, Hackwell Street and vice versa. Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible.
Contractor: Chevron TM Ltd  Tel: 0330 08 0820.
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.

Residents Survey – Private Estate Management

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council is undertaking a councillor-led Task and Finish Group to explore how public open spaces managed by private companies could be improved. The aim is to understand residents’ experiences and identify options for better outcomes where management standards fall short.

If you live on an estate where open space, roads, drainage, or similar areas are privately managed — and you pay a service fee for this — the Council would like to hear from you.

Please complete the online survey using the link below.

Deadline: Friday 5 December

Survey link: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/privatemanagementres

📢 Community Poll: Christadelphian Building on Pillory Green

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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

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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

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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!

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🎉 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:

  • 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.

  • 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

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🏆 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!