Stratford-upon-Avon news

18 December 2025

Stratford-upon-Avon path closure alert: Clopton Road to Hodgson Road pedestrian route closed

Warwickshire County Council closed the footpath between Clopton Road and Hodgson Road in Stratford-upon-Avon from 16 December 2025 for development works.

16 December 2025

Consultation launches on doubling council tax for second homes in Stratford

Stratford-on-Avon District Council consulted on charging second homes double council tax, using powers councils gained in April 2025. What it means.

16 December 2025

Council approves major EV rollout and £150k climate ‘health check’

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Cabinet approved new EV charging points in council car parks and a £150k climate 'health check'.

15 December 2025

RSC announces “perilous” cuts and staff shake-up: Curtain call for local jobs?

The Royal Shakespeare Company planned to cut 11% of its workforce to save £2.8 million a year. What it means for Stratford-upon-Avon…

15 December 2025

Stratford Council cracks down on tax evasion: Bankruptcy order secured against non-payer

Stratford-on-Avon District Council secured a bankruptcy order against a resident who refused to pay over £5,000 in council tax. Help is available…

15 December 2025

Stratford-upon-Avon food spots ace hygiene Inspections as over 85% awarded top marks

Over 85% of 1,154 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon District have the top food hygiene rating. Find any café, pub or takeaway's…

4 December 2025

New Mobile CCTV Cameras Installed in Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre

Stratford-on-Avon District Council installed five new mobile CCTV cameras in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, funded by the Home Office's Safer Streets scheme.

1 December 2025

New affordable housing sites identified for villages near Stratford-upon-Avon

The council's Rural Housing Enabler report rates local-needs affordable housing schemes in villages around Stratford-upon-Avon. Where they stand.

1 December 2025

Stratford council tackles hidden ‘fleecehold’ costs for new home buyers

Stratford-on-Avon District Council moved to tackle 'fleecehold', where new-build buyers pay private estate management fees on top of council tax.

1 December 2025

Revealed: How £15 million developer fund is being spent in Stratford district

The council's 2024/25 Infrastructure Funding Statement shows the money collected from developers in Stratford district and where it's being spent.

1 December 2025

Stratford hospital transport crisis deepens as ambulance criteria change

Stratford District Council acknowledged that building works are hurting parking and patient access at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon hospitals.

27 November 2025

New two-storey Scout hut proposed for Stratford-upon-Avon town centre

Plans (25/02675/FUL) to replace the 1st Stratford-upon-Avon Scout Group headquarters on New Broad Street with a new, larger two-storey building.