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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚕 Have your say on our proposed Taxi Licensing Policy We’re consulting on changes aimed at improving safety, accessibility and standards for taxis and private hire vehicles. 📅 Have your say by 21 December 2026. Find out more and respond: orlo.uk/jh0aQ

A police officer in a high-visibility jacket walks past two white vehicles on a wet, paved street at night.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🍬 Don’t drop it, bin it! Thanks to Chewing Gum Taskforce grant funding, new gum drop bins have been installed across the District following our successful chewing gum clean-up. Help keep our streets looking their best by putting your used gum in the bin. 🗑️

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚧 Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair road closures Town centre roads will be closed: 🎡 11 Oct, 00:01 to 13 Oct, 7:30am 🎡 Runaway Mop: 23 Oct, 00:01 to 25 Oct, 6:30am Please plan ahead, allow extra time and check parking before travelling.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 Women’s Rough Sleeper Census Week 21-27 September Women’s homelessness can often be hidden, including sofa surfing or sleeping in a vehicle. If you work with women experiencing homelessness in South Warwickshire, please take part 👇 orlo.uk/h8e5U #WomensRoughSleepingCensusWeek

Campaign graphic stating 10x more women are sleeping rough than official counts show, calling for a national women's census.

A quote graphic reading: 'As a woman, I was often afraid to sleep. I wouldn't sleep at all, especially at night.'

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢 The Government has announced that West Midlands landlords will need to start using the Register your rental property service from 15 December. More information will follow soon. To make sure you don't miss any updates, sign up for our landlord newsletter today! Email: PSHT@stratford-dc.gov.uk🏡

UK Government calendar for May 2026 showing 'LANDLORDS, IT'S TIME TO ACT' with a deadline of 31st May.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

✨ Cleansing complete! A huge thank you to Keep Britain Tidy for administering the Chewing Gum Taskforce grant, and to our Biffa crews for doing a fantastic job cleaning up our streets. 👏 Now it’s over to all of us to help keep them looking their best. Please bin your gum! 🚮

A 'Bin your GUM' sign with a colourful geometric pattern attached to a black pole on a UK street.

A Biffa utility truck parked on a street while a worker in high-visibility orange clothing pressure washes the pavement.

A bus stop sign with a 'Please bin your gum' sign featuring a duckling, next to a bus on a sunny street.

A white utility truck with a yellow 'Dirt Driver' trailer parked on a street next to a traditional building.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do you know your State Pension age? It’s easy to check online. You only need your date of birth: orlo.uk/sFlh5

A UK Government graphic asking 'Do you know your state pension age?' with a man looking thoughtfully upwards.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

♻️ It's #RecycleWeek2026! Please don't put recycling in plastic bags. At the MRF, recyclables are sorted into different waste streams, but items inside bags can't be separated properly, meaning valuable materials may miss the recycling process. ✅ Loose and empty plastic bags

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🚧 The play area on the Rec will be closed from Tuesday to Friday for essential works near the sand pit involving mechanical diggers. For safety reasons, the play area, public toilets and paddling pool will be closed during this time. Thanks for your patience. 👀 Follow our channels for updates

An aerial view of a neighbourhood playground with multiple play areas, including climbing frames, slides, a rope climbing structure, balance equipment, and a small zip line. The surfaces vary between rubber safety flooring, sand, and paved paths. Trees cast shadows across the site, with benches, picnic tables, and surrounding green space visible, as well as nearby residential buildings and a car park in the background.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

♻️ Today marks the start of #RecycleWeek2026 Stratford-on-Avon District Council is joining organisations across the UK in supporting Recycle Week 2026, celebrating the positive impact that recycling has on our communities and environment Download our app to find out what can go in your recycling bin

A sad, anthropomorphised ball of aluminium foil with cartoon eyes and legs, promoting a recycling campaign.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚨 PARKING SCAM 🚨 QR codes have appeared on our parking signage today, directing people to a fraudulent website to take payment. Please note that we do not use QR codes on any of our parking signage for payments. We're removing them as quickly as we can.

A blue parking payment machine in a car park with a QR code, location code 234 2774, and various payment app logos.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Pension Credit is more than a top-up to your income. It could also open the door to extra support, including help with housing costs, certain NHS expenses and energy bills. Find out what you could be entitled to: orlo.uk/68tyr

UK Government graphic asking 'Over State Pension age?' and advising that you could be entitled to Pension Credit.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🏪 Stratford-on-Avon District Council is exploring new High Street Rental Auction powers to help bring long-term vacant commercial properties back into use. Consultation will begin on proposed high street areas as part of efforts to support businesses and vibrant town centres.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is making £300,000 available to support Town & Parish Councils in preparing or reviewing Neighbourhood Development Plans Helping communities have a stronger say on housing, infrastructure, design and future development across the District 🏘️

A map of Stratford-on-Avon District showing the progress of Neighbourhood Development Plans as of 1 January 2025.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

💙 Need support with the cost of living? Stratford-on-Avon District Council has launched an improved referral form to help residents access support with finances, housing, employment, training, health and wellbeing, and more. Find support: orlo.uk/tPH19

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Biffa crews for their fantastic work tackling chewing gum stains and helping keep our streets looking their best across the District This work has been made possible thanks to funding from the Chewing Gum Task Force Grant, by Keep Britain Tidy 💪

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🌿 Stratford-on-Avon District Council has endorsed the Warwickshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy 2025. The strategy will help protect and restore habitats, support biodiversity, and create greener, more resilient communities across the District.

A colourful wildflower meadow in a park with green trees and houses in the background under a blue sky.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 Event Update The Healthy & Sustainable Food Grant Launch event on 10 September (5pm to 7pm) will now be held online. 📧 Email socialinclusion@stratford-dc.gov.uk to receive a Microsoft Teams link.

A colourful, close-up arrangement of fresh, washed fruits including apples, grapes, strawberries, a kiwi, and bananas.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Government has announced a review of its Local Government Reorganisation programme, with Warwickshire among 14 areas where proposals have been paused for now. Local elections scheduled for May 2027 will still go ahead on existing council boundaries. Read more: orlo.uk/Ag6CJ

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

⚠️ Planned maintenance tonight: Our website & online services may be unavailable between 8pm & 6am This may also affect access to the South Warwickshire Local Plan consultation website We apologise for any inconvenience & expect services to be fully restored by tomorrow morning

Stratford-on-Avon District Council website notice regarding planned internet maintenance on 4th September 2026.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The South Warwickshire Local Plan Regulation 19 consultation closes on 8 September 2026. This is the final chance to comment before the Plan is submitted for independent examination. Have your say: orlo.uk/h3SCF

Promotional graphic for the South Warwickshire Local Plan consultation, running from 21 July to 8 September 2026.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🎉 Five community projects across Stratford-on-Avon District have been awarded a share of £290K through the District Council's Community Grant Scheme, to improve valued community spaces & facilities while commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE & VJ Day orlo.uk/6P1Lc

Henley Memorial Hall entrance with a covered porch, double doors, and various community notices.

Eric Payne Community Centre - functional kitchen area

Lighthorne Heath Village Hall - a single-storey brick community building with a central entrance, steps, metal railings, and a red Royal Mail post box.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking for a new role? Join our team! Check out the round-up of our current vacancies 👉 orlo.uk/RE9v7 🌳Conservation Officer 📑 Committee Services Officer 📝 Licensing Officer 📓 Planner

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

✅ Don’t wait – book your health screening today! 👉 orlo.uk/85tEe Spaces are filling up fast! Find a convenient date near you: 📅 orlo.uk/brVxF

Health screening flag outside Studley Leisure Centre, advertising PSA tests and the local council.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Stratford-on-Avon District Council offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August There will be no changes to refuse, recycling or food waste collections You can still access services online on our website or via our app

A notice stating that Stratford-on-Avon District Council offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August 2026.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Looking for a new job? Join our team! Check out the round-up of our current vacancies 👉 orlo.uk/D2kDQ 🌳Conservation Officer 👤 HR Manager (FTC) 📑 Committee Services Officer 📝 Licensing Officer 📓 Planner

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

United with Ukraine. 35 years of independence. We stand with Ukraine today and always 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

A graphic with the text 'STAND WITH UKRAINE' above an illustration of two hands clasped in solidarity.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the South Warwickshire Local Plan drop in session last week. The next session will take place online tomorrow 25 August from 5pm to 6.30pm Register here: orlo.uk/3e3WJ Please remember to be respectful to officers

A vertical information banner for the South Warwickshire Local Plan displayed at a public consultation event.

A hand holds a leaflet about the South Warwickshire Local Plan consultation in front of a large district investment banner.

Printed planning documents and maps for the South Warwickshire Local Plan spread across a wooden table.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🎉 Thanks to the #ChewingGumTaskForce grant, we're tackling gum litter across Stratford-upon-Avon. 👏 Thanks to the @Biffa crews for cleaning Bridge Street, and keep an eye out for new signs reminding everyone to bin their gum. 🚮 ➡️ Next stop: Southam.

A bus stop sign featuring a duckling holding chewing gum, with a bus parked alongside on a sunny street.

A before and after comparison of a stone pavement, showing the removal of grime and chewing gum after cleaning.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We're hiring! Join our team 💪 View full job spec and apply on our website: orlo.uk/XCl2W 🌳Conservation Officer 👤 HR Manager (FTC)

We are hiring! Join our team. Stratford-on-Avon District Council recruitment advertisement.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📰💭 Susan Juned’s, Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council, latest District Matters column is now available to read online 👉 orlo.uk/9qUw5 DistrictMatters #StratfordDistrict

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Have you heard? The Lloyds Tour of Britain Women Stage 5 is coming to Warwickshire this Sunday, 23 August! 🚴‍♀️ Starting and finishing in Leamington Spa, the route will take in some of Warwickshire’s towns, villages and beautiful countryside. More details: orlo.uk/Nh07s

A crowd of spectators lines a road at a cycling event, with a blue banner overhead reading 'Join us and cheer on the riders'.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🏆 Stratford-on-Avon District's CCTV service has achieved British Standard Accreditation for the 19th consecutive year. Read more: orlo.uk/GKhIG

A street lamp post against a blue sky, featuring two light fixtures and a white security camera mounted on the pole.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🌱 Have an idea to help people access healthy, affordable food in Stratford-on-Avon District? Applications are now open for our new £50,000 Healthy & Sustainable Food For All Grant Find out more: orlo.uk/fnsyd

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We would like to apologise for the disruption caused by the technical problems affecting the Home Choice Plus website earlier today. The issue has now been resolved, and applicants are once again able to place bids on current adverts as normal. Thank you for your patience.

Home Choice Plus website homepage showing information about housing allocation and a register button.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Book your health screening test today! 👉 orlo.uk/fpAgp 📆Saturday 19th September 📍 Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley, B80 7HJ ⏰10am to 2pm.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The next South Warwickshire Local Plan drop in event will be: 📆 Thursday 20 Aug 2026 ⏰ 4pm-7pm 📍Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon Officers will be there to answer questions but remember to be respectful, any form of abuse will not be tolerated

Promotional graphic for South Warwickshire Local Plan Public Q&A sessions featuring local imagery and council logos.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Home Choice Plus is now closed to new housing applications The new housing register system, Stratford-on-Avon Home Choice, will open on 15 September and the new bidding cycle will open on 27 October Residents must reapply to the new system by 27 October 2026, link below for more info

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

On #VJDay81, we remember those who served and sacrificed during WWII. As an Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we're proud to support veterans and their families The Veterans Contact Point are holding their first wellbeing drop-in session in Shipston-on-Stour on 27 August🇬🇧

Promotional flyer for Veterans Wellbeing Sessions at Ellen Badger Hospital, featuring veterans and contact details.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Huge thanks to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, partner organisations and volunteers for their rapid response to the fire in Salford Priors last night. Don't risk it. Avoid using BBQs, campfires and fire pits in open spaces. If you see a wildfire or outdoor fire, call 999 immediately.

A family picnic with text warning that BBQs in dry grass cause fire risk and to call 999 if a wildfire is seen.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Due to the potential fire risk, the use of BBQs, campfires, and all open flames is temporarily banned at Fisherman’s Car Park until further notice. Please respect this restriction and help us keep the area safe for everyone.

A green and white car park information sign detailing parking conditions, charges, and a fire safety notice.

A metal gate with warning signs in front of a dry, grassy field with a small brick structure in the distance.

A patch of ash from a fire on a dry, grassy field in front of a curved brick wall and a line of trees.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

To help keep our crews safe during higher temperatures, collections may start earlier than usual. Please ensure your bins are out at the boundary of your property the evening before your scheduled collection day. ♻️🚛 Thanks for your cooperation.

A refuse collector in orange high-visibility clothing stands by a bin lorry on a tree-lined country road.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🏠 Stratford-on-Avon Home Choice launches on 15 September 2026, replacing Home Choice Plus If you're currently registered with Home Choice Plus, make sure you submit a new application between 15 September and 27 October 2026. Find out more: orlo.uk/KFWr6

A gently curving village road lined with parked cars beside a row of old stone houses with sloped roofs. The houses sit on a hillside surrounded by green fields, hedges, and rolling countryside under an overcast sky.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The next Climate Change Panel meeting with public participation will be held on 1 September 2026 at 4.00pm. We'd welcome your questions, comments and suggestions. 📧 Submit your contributions to climate.emergency@stratford-dc.gov.uk by 18 August 2026.

Promotional graphic for a Climate Change Panel event at Stratford-on-Avon District Council on 1 September 2026.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🙏 Thank you to everyone who attended the SWLP drop-in event in Southam yesterday 📅 Next stop: Bidford Parish Council Meeting Room ⏰ Monday 10 August, 4pm-7pm Officers will be available to support residents with the consultation and answer questions about the Plan

A group of people attending a public consultation event in a bright, modern community hall.

A group of people attending a public consultation event in a bright community hall with a local plan banner.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🚲 The upgraded cycle training track at Stratford-upon-Avon Recreation Ground is already a hit with local families! With double the space and exciting new features, it's the perfect place for young cyclists to learn, build confidence and have fun. 🌳

Two women standing on a zebra crossing in a children's road safety training park with miniature roads and signs.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New Shottery Fields play area in Stratford-upon-Avon after refurbishments 🎉

A quiet, modern playground with climbing frames and swings set on black rubber flooring amidst dry, brown grass.

An aerial view of a playground with climbing frames, swings, and a roundabout on a rubber surface next to a dry field.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Want to know more about the South Warwickshire Local Plan and Regulation 19 consultation? The team will be out over the next month. Drop in to find out what's being proposed and how you can have your say. 📍 Next stop: Southam Community Centre 📅 5 August ⏰ 4pm-7pm

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council @stratforddc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The Severe Weather Protocol has been activated in Stratford-on-Avon District due to high temperatures today 🌡️ 🚨If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough please call 01789 267575 or contact Street Link

UK Health Security Agency advisory: Look out for people who might struggle to keep cool in hot weather.

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