Residents in Great Wolford and Little Wolford are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to local parish council arrangements.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has launched a Community Governance Review (CGR) following a request from The Wolfords Joint Parish Council. The review will consider current warding arrangements, including proposals to increase representation for Little Wolford.

The consultation period has now started and runs until Friday 12 June 2026.

A Community Governance Review is a formal process that allows councils to assess and, where appropriate, change local parish arrangements. This can include reviewing councillor numbers, ward boundaries and how communities are represented, with the aim of ensuring governance remains fair, effective and reflects local identities. 
 
The review has been triggered due to an imbalance in representation between the two wards. Currently, Little Wolford has one councillor representing 88 electors, compared with Great Wolford where four councillors represent 159 electors. Proposals suggest increasing Little Wolford's representation to help create a more balanced arrangement. 

Residents, local organisations and other stakeholders are invited to share their views on the proposals during the consultation period.

Information about the review is available on Stratford-on-Avon District Council's website and local noticeboards, as well as on The Wolfords Joint Parish Council website.

How to take part

Comments can be submitted:

• By email: CGR@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• In writing to: Electoral Services Team, Stratford-on-Avon District Council
  Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HX 

Following the consultation, the District Council will consider all responses before making a final decision in July 2026.