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Perkins’ Educational Foundation Awards for the Academic Year 2025-2026

The Governors of this charity, founded in 1656 by William Perkins of Salford Priors and London, invite applications for awards from young people between the ages of 17 to 25. Grants are available to help with expenses in courses of study in further and higher education, vocational training such as apprenticeships, and in some circumstances, structured programmes of personal development …

Public spaces protection order in relation to dog fouling

Stratford-on-Avon District Council made a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) on 21 March 2025 in exercise of its powers under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The PSPO is effective from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2028 and applies in all public places across the District of Stratford-on-Avon. The effect of the PSPO is …

Borrow Bidford’s thermal imaging camera to see where your home needs better insulation

Borrow Bidford’s thermal imaging camera to see where your home needs better insulation. Reduce heating bills Protect against mould in cold spots Reduce your carbon usage Expect to find missing insulation, draughts and cold spots which normally have cheap and easy solutions How does it work? 1. Contact the Bidford Parish Council office on 01789 778653 or info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk 2. Book …

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Flooding – key information and reporting procedures

Flooding in Warwickshire – key information can be obtained as follows: Strategic flood risk assessment – Publications which is used to assist with planning https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/sfra Any local flooding can be reported here to ensure that an accurate picture of the history is recorded https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/flooding#floodmap People can also sign up for flood warnings here https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings Reporting flooding  Reporting flooding to Warwickshire …

Two Shires Greenway Project December 2023 Newsletter

The Two Shires Greenway Project (formerly Avon & Arrow Greenway Project) have published their newsletter for 2023, in which you can find out various information regarding the project’s progress and future proposals and ideas. Please click this link to download the newsletter (opens PDF).

Bidford Clothes Swap at The Village Cafe

Bidford’s Clothes Swap At the Village Cafe, First Saturday of each month, 2-4pm Starting Saturday 2nd September Coffee, cake, a new outfit and a warm feeling knowing your unwanted clothes have a new life – what’s not to like? How does it work? Dig out up to 10 items of clothing that you don’t want – clean and in reasonable …