ROAD CLOSURES

  • TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF C13 ASTLEY LANE, BEDWORTH

Please see links below for map and impact of Astley Lane road closure on 30th Sept (expected to be started and completed on 30th Sept)

 

  • Urgent Temporary Road Closure of Breach Oak Lane, Astley

Please find attached the proposed diversion for the above road closure from 11/09/2025 – 15/09/2025 to enable urgent works to repair pipe.

Breach Oak Lane closure 1        Breach Oak Lane closure

 

 

  • This September marks the return of #30Days30WaysUK, a national emergency preparedness campaign that runs throughout the month on social media. Now in its 11th year, the campaign shares daily tips, activities, and resources to help households and communities build resilience against a wide range of risks – from severe weather and flooding to cyber security and mental health.

You can follow the campaign on social media to pick up practical advice or pick up information on the link below

30days30waysUK | The Emergency Planning Society (EPS) –

 

 

  • Residents Questionnaire

The Parochial Church Council is seeking feedback about St Mary’s Church in Astley. In order to attract funding, they need residents and visitors to let them know what is important to them. Please could you complete this survey?

Astley Resident survey FINAL with contact details – HLF June 25 (002)

 

 

  • Offering support for new drivers

As part of the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership, there is  a dedicated event for parents and guardians of young drivers who have recently passed their test and are about to navigate independent driving.

This FREE 60-minute event takes place on 1 October from 6 pm to 7 pm, but spaces are limited.  To secure a place and receive a link to join this event, or for further information, please visit:

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Chairman’s report by Mick Spicer for 2024-25

Chairman report 2025

Notice-of-Public-Rights Astley 2025 final

Astley Gorse Solar Farm

The planning application for the Astley Gorse extension has been submitted to NWBC.

The developers (Greenvolt Power UK) have submitted additional information to the council which was published on the planning portal on Friday 14th February 2025, covering ecology, flood risk and general cumulative impacts. You can access the application here and comment if you wish.

The planning reference for this application is PAP2024/0577.

Astley Gorse Extension – Brochure

Sole End Solar Farm

Construction for the  Sole End Solar Farm is due to start in spring of 2025.When dates/details are confirmed, they will be posted here.

If you wish to receive further updates, please subscribe to the mailing list here

For context, following the meeting held on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 7.00 – 7.30pm in The Reading Room, a list of objections were sent to North Warwickshire Borough Council with regards to PAP/2022/0544 Sole End Solar Farm Astley Parish Council objections to Sole End Solar Farm.

After some debate at the Planning & Development board held on 12th June 2023, this application was was approved

There are some concessions which include:

  1. close consultation with us/villagers who will be impacted by the build
  2. properly turning the land back over to agricultural land / green belt either at the end of the sites life or 40 years, whichever is soonest.
  3. provision of a Community fund for the village paid annually for 10 years

The planners will be seeking further consultation with local residents most impacted by this build, and will be co-ordinating via Astley Parish Council. If you have any queries, please contact the Clerk, Helen Billington.

There is currently a vacancy for a Councillor in Astley. If you are a resident of the Parish, and would like to be part of the Parish Council, where you can offer suggestions for discussion and help influence what happens in the village- please come to our next meeting and find out more or email the Clerk for more information at clerk@astleyparishcouncil.org.uk