Notice of Councillor Vacancy
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCIL Parish of Atherstone (South) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. If by 18 March, 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy […]
Ruby Chamber Young Person’s Sports Award 2024
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The Ruby Chambers Young Sports Person Award 2024 Atherstone Town Council invites nominations for an annual award dedicated to former councillor the late Ruby Chambers and given to an U18 in the Atherstone community who has realised a sporting achievement. The late Cllr Chambers was Town Mayor in 2006-7 and dedicated […]
A SAFETY NET FOR THE NEW YEAR
Atherstone, a small historic market town in Warwickshire, takes pride in being a place where people care about their community and look out for one another. Helping to protect and keep people safe is a modern, 24/7 state of the art CCTV system which mobilises a first line response for people who are alone […]
SHOPLIFTERS STAY AWAY FROM ATHERSTONE
The Winter and January Sales are one of the busiest and important times of year for retailers right across the West Midlands. But as shoppers take to our High Streets so unfortunately it seems do shop lifters – in increasing numbers! Nationally retail theft* has risen significantly [29%] in recent years [see Figure 1] a […]
Christmas and New Year Closing 2024/25
Atherstone Town Council will close for Christmas at 3pm Monday 23rd December 2024 and re-open at 9am on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Calls to the office landline 01827 720 829 will be diverted to an officer who will periodically check – for emergencies only.
GUCT Community Update – Dec 2024
The Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUCT) team completed their first public consultation on 25 October, after 6 weeks of talking to and listening to people across the region about their proposals. They would like to thank all of you who came to their consultation events or outdoor pop-up events along the canal. They have published […]
Have Your Say on Atherstone’s State-of-the-Art CCTV System!
Atherstone Town Council is committed to keeping our town safe with a modern CCTV system featuring: High-resolution cameras covering key areas. 24/7 monitoring by dedicated officers in partnership with the Police. Connections to Town Watch Radio and Police HQ for rapid response. Last year, this system helped prevent crime and supported successful prosecutions—but we […]
DICKENS 2024
Atherstone Mayor Cllr Sara Bishop Hosts Civic Reception Ahead of Dickens Parade On Saturday, 30th November 2024, Atherstone’s Mayor, Cllr Sara Bishop, hosted a Civic Reception at the Red Lion Hotel in advance of the Dickens Parade. The fundraising event successfully raised £550.21 for the Mayor’s chosen charity, St Giles Hospice. Volunteers were on hand […]
Community Grant Fund Awarded
Atherstone Town Mayor Presents £1000 Community Grant to Open Hands Community CIC Atherstone Town Mayor, Councillor Sara Mayor, proudly presented a Community Grant Fund cheque for £1000 to Open Hands Community CIC on behalf of Atherstone Town Council. Pictured are Sarah and Gracie King, along with the Mayor’s Consort, Alan Bishop. This grant will support […]