Living in the District

Stratford-on-Avon District Council covers a large rural area, some 979 km² (378 square miles), right in the middle of England. Over 115,200 people live in the District, the largest town being Stratford-upon-Avon with 23,000 residents. More detailed statistics can be found through the neighbourhood statistics service, produced by the Office for National Statistics.

The Council's policies on how it delivers its services to the communities of south Warwickshire are decided by 53 councillors, each of whom is elected for four years. With its headquarters in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Council also operates three area offices in Alcester, Shipston-on-Stour and Southam.

Incidentally, the Council often gets asked why there is a difference in using the terms 'Stratford-on-Avon' and 'Stratford-upon-Avon'. Anything to do with the town of Stratford is always referred to as Stratford-upon-Avon. However, as a district council, we cover a much larger area than the town itself, but did not want to lose the instantly recognised tag of Stratford, so anything to do with the district is referred to as Stratford-on-Avon.

Living in the District News Items

07 July 2008
The Grange, Priors Marston Planning Inquiry
A public inquiry starts on Tuesday 15 July, following an appeal by Honesberie Shooting against the refusal for development by Stratford-on-Avon District Council of The Grange, Hardwick Road, Priors Marston, Southam. The appeal relates to a...

07 July 2008
Are you ready? Roadshow rolls on - 12 July
Stratford-on-Avon District Council's refuse and recycling service is changing in August 2008 and District Council officers are out and about the District promoting the changes. The 'Are you ready?'  Roadshow this weekend can be found at both...

|	Council Tax
Introduction to Council Tax into further information on charges, payments and exceptions.
|	Housing and Council Tax Benefits
Council tax and housing benefit can be a very complex issue. Basic information about benefits with contact details for further queries can be found here.
|	Stratford on Avon District Flood Information
Information on Extreme Weather and Flooding
|	Waste Management
Details of the rubbish and recycling collection service provided by Stratford-on-Avon District Council
|	Housing
Housing issues are of great concern to Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
|	Parking
An introduction to the information available on this website for parking in the District
|	Town and Parish Information
Introduction to individual parish pages detailing some of the information available
|	Pest Control
Details of the pest control service including charges where appropriate.
|	The Virtual District of Stratford-on-Avon
The Virtual District of Stratford-on-Avon
|	Transport
On this page you will find information on rural transport in the District, along with links to public transport organisations.
|	Community Grants and Funding
To help groups obtain funding for community projects that enhance the lives of those living in the district
|	Our vision for a World Class Stratford
Introduction to the World Class Stratford Project
|	Health and Wellbeing
Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Health Improvement Service works closely with its partners and makes an active and positive contribution...
|	Voluntary Sector
Stratford on Avon District Council recognises and values the benefits that voluntary organisations
|	Protecting the Environment
In this section you will find information on ways in which Stratford-on-Avon District Council is involved in protecting and enhancing the local environment.
|	Roads and Travel
An introduction to the transport and travel infrastructure and services within the Stratford-on-Avon District
|	Additional Information
details of information and services provided by the Council
|	Health and Safety
Introduction to health and safety issues including wellbeing.
|	Local Area Agreement for Warwickshire
Details of the Local Area Agreement for Warwickshire
|	Report it!
You can use this online form to report things to the Council such as flytipping, graffiti, dangerous structures, unauthorised development and change of address.
|	Dog Owners
Legislation relating to the duties of dog owners
|	Carbon Monoxide
The dangers and diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning
|	Market Towns
Details of the market towns intiatives
|	Dog Warden Services
Dog Warden Services and what they cover
|	Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership
Promoting equality through partnership WREP consists of voluntary, community and public sector members to work in partnership to tackle racial discrimination and promote race equality.
|	World Faith Calendar
World Faith Calendar.
|	The Stratford District Partnership
The Stratford District Partnership, the Local Strategic Partnership for Stratford on Avon, is comprised of representatives of local government, the police, health, education bodies, businesses, voluntary and community organisations.
|	Migrant Workers
'A research report commissioned by Stratford-on-Avon District Council and Warwickshire County Council into Migrant Workers in Stratford-on-Avon District was undertaken in Spring 2007. The research findings are available by following the link.
|	FLAME Bus Timetable
Find out where the FLAME Bus is stopping next.