Emergencies
In case of flooding sandbags can be obtained from the Town Council on 01827 720829 or out of hours on 07928 974576. Please note these are empty sandbags only.
Play Areas
The Town Council manages two play areas, namely Westwood Road play area and St. Mary’s Road play area.
Westwood Road Play Area
Located off Westwood Road, CV9 1EL. View in Google Maps. It was updated in 2015.
St Mary’s Road Play Area
Located off St Mary’s Road, CV9 1JR. View in Google Maps. It was fitted with new pre-school equipment in 2009.
Planning
The Local Planning Authority (LPA) is North Warwickshire Borough Council (NWBC).
The Town Council are notified by NWBC of all planning applications within the boundary of Atherstone Town and we consider whether to submit comments on each application. The Town Council are a non-statutory consultee but comments submitted by the Town Council must be considered by the LPA when making their decisions.
Further information regarding planning can be found here: Planning Responses
All responses from the Town Council can be seen on the individual planning applications on the NWBC website.
Planning Christmas Lights
The Town Council owns the lights erected around the town for Christmas, with cross street displays on Long Street, Church Street and Market Street. The Town Council is entirely responsible for the maintenance of the lights and supporting infrastructure and for the erection and dismantling of the lights.
Support for Local Community Groups and Events
The Town Council is able to provide funding to support events in the local community and to make small grants to local groups. Applications should be made in writing to the clerks at the Council offices.
Community Grant Application Form and Guidance
List of grants awarded 2014-15
List of grants awarded 2015-16
List of Grants awarded 2017-18
Honorary Citizen
Each year the Town Council makes an award(s) to a person(s) who in their their opinion has made an outstanding contribution to the life of the town. The award(s) is presented at the Annual Parish Meeting in the Spring.
Floral Displays
The Town Council provides the floral displays in the town and maintains them through the year with summer and winter plantings and watering as required. These displays brighten up the town for both residents and visitors. The Town Council urges anyone who sees damage caused to the displays to report the incident to the Council or the Police.
For links to other Authorities and Organisations, click here