Water Orton Parish Council

23/09/2026

Water Orton Parish Council meeting, Thursday 24th September at The Pavillion, Openfield Croft. Meeting starts at 7pm, with open surgery from 6.30pm.

Agenda and meeting papers here: https://www.wopc.org.uk/meeting-of-the-parish-council-24th-september-2026/

04/09/2026

Hello.

This update is about one of the trees to the front of the school. Sadly it is being taken down this weekend (5th - 6th Sept). Initially the Parish Council hadn't received any consultation and only found out about the proposal when the County Council put in a planning application.

The Parish Council objected, however the subsequent report from the tree surgeon detailed that the tree was in the process of dying and would become a hazard within the next 12-18 months. The Parish Council therefore reluctantly withdrew its objections. However, after representations a replacement tree (a large specimen at a not unsignificant cost) is going in at some point at the County Council's expense.

It should be noted that this is not the action of either the school - who were also unaware until informed by the Parish Council - or the Parish Council but the County Council.

The replacement tree will be vulnerable in the first months and it will be protected by a fence but if folks can keep an eye out for it and ensure it isn't tampered with then it would be greatly appreciated. Parish Councillors will also, obviously, keep a watchful eye on the new tree. Thank you

03/09/2026

The Parish Council has two exciting new jobs ... could you help support the Council to have greater impact in the village?
The Parish Council is excited to offer the following opportunities to suitably skilled and committed individuals:

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Special Projects Officer

Further details on our Job Vacancies page here: https://www.wopc.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Closing Date for applications: 24th September at Noon.

03/09/2026

Welcome to the (renewed) Water Orton Parish Council page.

Here we will share updates on the Council's meetings, programmes, issues impacting the village and news from community groups.

Please do give the page a follow to stay up to date.

28/07/2023

https://www.wopc.org.uk/parish-clerk-vacancy/

27/07/2023

A vacancy for the office of Councillor is now available for co-option, to apply visit:

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

27/07/2023

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Parish of Water Orton

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Felicitas Freeman and Kay Hailstone, vacancies have arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 16 August, 2023 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancies is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancies, otherwise the vacancies will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 19 October 2023.

Dated 27 July 2023

Steve Maxey

Returning Officer

The Council House

South Street

Atherstone

Warwickshire

CV9 1DE

Parish of Water Orton NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Felicitas Freeman and Kay Hailstone, vacancies have arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. If by 16 August, 2023 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fi...

06/06/2023

HS2 Update - Water Orton & Coleshill Newsletter - June 2023

June 2023 Water Orton and Coleshill Newsletter

20/05/2023

Don't forget our community meeting tonight at 6pm! Free cold refreshments & biscuits. The school are raising funds for a minibus, please bring along some cash if you would like a chance to enter their raffle to win a hamper!

Don't miss your community meeting next Saturday (20th May) at Water Orton Primary School.

This is a meeting for residents, not a meeting of the Parish Council

All electors get to discuss and vote on items raised and local organisations are also encouraged to attend.

You can see the agenda on our website here https://www.wopc.org.uk/annual-assembly-of-the-parish-meeting-agenda-saturday-20th-may-2023/

We would love to see you there! Please like and share this post to help us spread the word.