The Austrey Parish Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend any of our meetings. Many local issues are discussed and action, where necessary, is taken in consultation with the village residents. For further information about what the Parish Council does, please see the 'Precepts & Misconceptions' page.
Your Parish Councillors are:-
| Photo | Councillor & Responsibilities |
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01827 839 340 |
Charlotte MawdesleyCharlotte is relative newcomer to the village, having moved to Austrey in September 2010. She works as a lawyer in central Birmingham and can often be seen being dragged round the village by an over-friendly cocker spaniel called Bailey. Responsibilities: arts festival, schools, village hall, website |
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01827 830 650 |
Darren GreallyResponsibilities: Chairman, finance, neighbourhood watch, NWACPC, planning, playing field |
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01827 830 606 |
Emma FishEmma has lived in Austrey since 2005, falling in love with its quiet rural environment and with the overwhelming friendliness and generosity of the villagers. Her husband David has lived here much longer and even has an Austrey ancestor dating back to the first census in 1841! David and Emma were married at St Nicholas in 2007 and now run two successful businesses from their home. Home-working allows Emma to juggle part-time work with caring for Joseph, their son, who was born in 2009 and attends Austrey Pre-School. Emma believes in safeguarding and improving the quality of village life, listening to residents, understanding local needs and encouraging people to take an active part in the community. Being proactive in supporting our existing infrastructure is equally as critical in these economically challenging times. Responsibilities: finance, newsletter, planning, website. |
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01827 839029 |
Gerald BullivantGerald and his wife Sarah moved to Austrey from Peterborough in 2004 and both really enjoy country life and the quietness of Austrey in particular. Their daughter Beth is currently in sixth form at Polesworth School and their son Gareth is studying to be a primary school teacher at Lincoln University. Gerald served for 14 years in the Royal Navy, medical and submarine service and now works as a Company Director for a laboratory supplier in Wolverhampton. Gerald can often be seen early in the morning walking his 2 labradors, "Mad" Max and Bonnie. Responsibilities: Vice Chairman, arts festival, funding, playing field, village centre project. |
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01827 830 009 |
Pete YatesPete moved to Austrey from Surrey in 1988. He runs his own bak-rak and consultancy businesses from home. He is married to Sandra and has two daughters who have grown up in Austrey. He loves the village and is committed to making the community work – having been an Austrey school governor for 15 years and chair of the Playing Field Association for 13 years. He has been involved with the Parish Council for 18 years. Pete believes that the Parish Council should be at the centre of driving the village forward to improve and develop as it faces the challenges of an ageing population in a changing social environment. Many years ago Pete was a founder member of the SDP and stood for election under their banner. Responsibilities: finance, playing field, village centre project, website. |
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01827 830 533 |
Robert WitheyRob moved into the village, with his wife Michelle, in 2006. They have since been blessed with the birth of their daughter, Mya. Rob teaches Science at a local Secondary School and has a keen interest in the Natural Environment. He is very much the ‘Family Man’ and thoroughly enjoys village life: “It is village life that bought us to Austrey, and the community atmosphere that makes us want to stay”. Responsibilities: area forum north, HS2, schools, planning. |
| Parish Clerk | |
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01827 830 838 |
Lynsey TreadwellLynsey is the Parish Clerk. The Clerk's address for correspondence is: Austrey Parish Council, c/o Austrey Post Office & Store, 102 Main Road, Austrey, Atherstone CV9 3EG |
Councillors for our area are:-
Please visit the North Warwickshire Borough Council web site for more information.
Our Member of Parliament is Dan Byles (Conservative). Please visit his web site for further information on getting in contact or how he is representing you.
You can also follow him on Twitter - @danielbyles
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