Work of the Parish Council

What Does a Parish Council Do?
Below are just some of the activities the Parish Council is involved with

Planning

New Planning applications are considered by the Parish Council
as part of the Monthly Meeting Agenda. If required, it is 
sometimes necessary to hold an Extraordinary Meeting. Notices for all meetings are published on the website and noticeboards

Please refer to the Planning page for full details on the role the Parish Council plays in the Planning process



South Warrington Parishes Group

Stretton Parish Council forms part of the South Warrington Parish Councils Liaison Group (SWP)

Alongside neighbouring Parish Councils, the SWP is working to ensure that South Warrington is fairly represented in the revised Plan and that the necessary infrastructure is delivered to support change

Enhancing the Village

In recent years the Parish Council has led projects to enhance the village; including daffodil and tulip bulb planting, tree planting, village planters, grass cutting 
and litter picks

Our current projects are detailed on the Village Projects page, however if you wish to put forward a new project for the PC to consider, please do get in touch via the Clerk


Keeping Our Identity

The Parish Council is very keen to ensure that the historic village of Stretton does not lose its identity and is engaged in a projects to raise its local profile, with the installation of 6 village signs, situated near its boundaries and village planters

The PC also aims to protect the beautiful rural nature of Stretton for future generations, through balanced development and not over-development of the Green Belt

PROJECTS 

The PC has delivered on a 
number of projects during 2023
and aims to continue this work
into 2024 and beyond

The details of all projects - both
delivered and in course can be
located on our 'Projects' page 

We are actively looking for new
projects for the PC to get 
involved with, so if you have any ideas please get in touch

Neighbourhood Plan

Stretton's Neighbourhood Plan commenced September 2017, 
with the support of the Parish Council, but has been halted due to Warrington Borough Council's emerging Local Plan

Contact Details:
Email: Strettonndp@gmail.com
Tel: 07588 162340 / 07811 447410
Facebook: Stretton Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)

Twinkling Stretton

Stretton Parish Council initiated 
the planting of two Christmas Trees and since 2009, have held Twinkling Stretton events in both Stretton and Lower Stretton, including turning on of the lights, carols around the tree and refreshments

The event has reported 
reducing numbers year on year 
but we will look to re-introduce
this event should interest
increase

The condition of the tree at
PGT is continuing to be 
monitored following work
undertaken by PGT Trust to
improve the water drainage
in that area

Reporting Issues

Residents are asked to report the following concerns either through the Parish Council or to Warrington Borough Council directly via Online contact form or Tel: 01925 443322

- Unauthorised building works / land development / caravans
- Unauthorised Parking / dumped vehicles
- Speeding / Road Safety
- Vandalism
- Littering / fly tipping
- Unauthorised tree felling
- Pot holes
- Bin Collections
- Noise/Air Pollution
- Street Lighting
- Flooding

The Parish Council is presently involved in a large number of issues, which we continue to pursue with the aim of reaching a satisfactory solution and ensure Warrington Borough Council policies are adhered to

Rights of Way Officer

John Patterson is the Public 
Rights Of Way Officer (PROW) for Stretton Parish Council
 
As PROW Officer John monitors the 10 rights of way within the Parish by regularly walking the public footpaths and bridle-paths, in order to identify any concerns regarding access, 
stiles, signage and obstructions, which should be reported to Warrington Borough Council

John is also helping the PC with
construction of the walking
maps

 



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