Stratford-on-Avon District Council is currently running a consultation on a proposal to introduce a Council Tax premium on second homes across the District. Further information and access to the on-line survey is available via the following links:

Stratford-on-Avon District Council launches consultation on second homes council tax premium | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Council Tax Premiums on Second Homes Consultation | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

The consultation will remain open until Monday 2 February, and responses will help to shape the final decision.

Real Christmas Trees Collections🎄✨

SDC are collecting real Christmas trees from 9th January to 23rd January 2026 inclusive, and you don’t need to have a garden waste permit subscription. Please ensure that all lights and decorations have been removed from the tree. Any tree that is over 5ft tall must be cut in half.

If you’re subscribed to the garden waste service, you can chop it up and put it in your green bin.

Info of an upcoming event at the Great Western pub for any Lotus drivers or enthusiasts.

With Christmas now gone and the end of 2025 fast approaching, here’s a list of local pubs and what they’re doing for New Year’s Eve (if they’ve advertised) in case you’re still looking for somewhere to ring in the New Year… and lots are FREE ENTRY!

• Yew Tree, Avon Dassett – free entry, band 10pm-1am
• Antelope, Lighthorne – free bar entry, band
• Butchers Arms, Bishops Itchington – free entry, country disco and karaoke 8pm onwards
• Falcon, Warmington – pre-book, entry for drinks £15 including glass of fizz, entry for 3 course meal £79.95 including glass of fizz
• Great Western – free entry 11am to 4pm, pre-booked entry for 7 course meal with glass of fizz and entertainment for £80 from 7pm
• Green Man, Mollington – free entry, disco and 70s fancy dress
• Lost Pug, Northend – free entry, band 9pm onwards
• Malt Shovel, Gaydon – £5 entry per person including hot and cold food, DJ, Fancy Dress, cocktails, open 9pm until 2am
• Merrie Lion, Fenny Compton – free entry, party and glam rock fancy dress disco from 8pm
• Plough, Warmington – free entry, DJ and buffet

(Info correct at time of posting)

Please see a review of the year from Stratford District Council:

• 1026 Parish and Partners 55 – DEC25 lowres

The Fenny Compton Scout Group’s ‘Santa’s Sleigh’ will be visiting the area again this year!

Warwickshire Rural Communities Council, a charity to support local rural communities, which was founded in 1937, has announced that it has ceased trading with immediate effect.

The Board of Trustees made the following statement:

It is with deep regret that we inform you that WRCC has ceased trading with immediate effect due to significant financial pressures.

As a result, all Community Transport bookings, including those scheduled throughout December and into early 2026, have been cancelled. We understand the disruption and disappointment this will cause, and we offer our sincere apologies to everyone who relies on our service.

A formal notice has been posted on our website, which explains that our immediate thoughts are now with our dedicated staff who have sadly lost their jobs so close to Christmas. You can read the full statement here: WRCC ANNOUNCEMENT – WRCC.

We are truly sorry for the impact this closure will have on our service users and the communities we have been proud to serve.

Thank you for your understanding and support over the years.

There will be job losses and the closure of services such as community transport, warm hubs, support for village halls and local housing initiatives.

Please note the revised collection dates over Xmas and the New Year

The Avon Dassett Christmas Gathering will take place at St John The Baptist Church on Sunday 14th December at 5 o’clock.

This year drinks will be in the church first as will Father Christmas and his sack!

A few mince pies would again be gratefully received.

At the end we will hope to collect a tidy sum towards the church lighting fund – next year could be better illuminated!

Hello everyone,

The double edition of the Compton Chronicle for December and January can be found below.
https://bit.ly/CC-DEC-25-JAN-26

Paper copies will be delivered in the coming days.
Please note that the next Chronicle will be the February edition. The closing date for submissions will be 12th January.

The Chronicle team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

– The Chronicle Editorial Team