Parish Council's objection to self build houses on Taylor's Lane:
The Parish Council's objection to this planning application can be seen on Stratford District Council's planning portal.
Covid 19 scam warning:
Members of the public are warned to be on the alert for vaccine fraud. Criminals are tricking people into parting with cash or sharing bank details. Click here for further details.
Grass cutting contract:
Quinton Parish Council is inviting tenders for the grass cutting contract in Quinton. Any interested parties are asked to contact the clerk for further information. Expressions of interest must be received by 8th February 2021.
Green bin collection service:
From the 1st April there will be a charge of £40 to empty the green bin. Only bins with a valid sticker will be emptied. There is a discount of £5 per year to those applying before the 28th February. You can apply online at or by phone.
Volunteers needed:
VASA needs volunteers to help get local patients to receive the Coronavirus vaccination.
Volunteers drivers: If you have a clean driving licence and would like to help people in your community who would otherwise struggle to get to their vaccination appointment and home again, please get in touch. 45p mileage costs paid.
Telephone operators: Have you got your own computer, decent admin skills and like talking on the telephone? We need plenty of people to help take transport bookings to vaccination appointments. If you could spare one or two mornings a week we would love to hear from you.
To help please call 01789 262889 or email
Ready meals with free delivery:
Ready meals with free delivery are available from The Long Table. Click here for more information.
Expansion of Coronavirus testing:
Anyone in England with Coronavirus symptoms who is aged 65 or over, or who has to leave home to go work, is eligible for testing. Tests are available across the country and can be booked immediately. You can register at the testing portal using this link (https://bit.ly/BookTesting). Full guidance on testing is available here (https://bit.ly/TestingGuidance)
Stratford Food Bank
Click here for information about how you can help support Stratford Food Bank.
Children's services and Adult Social Care
Warwickshire County Council has produced two leaflets with contact details for anyone needing the help of Children's Services. Please click here for further details.
Anyone who believes they have unmet needs for Adult Social care and support can find further information here.
Stratford Food Bank:
The Stratford Food Bank has re-opened at a new location - The Methodist Church, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG. Opening hours:
Monday 5.00 - 6.30 pm
Tuesday 12.00 - 2.00 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 5.00 - 6.30 pm
Friday 12.00 - 2.00 pm.
Parcels will be distributed from tables in the car park. Please queue at least two metres apart. The Food Bank is only for those who cannot pay for food. It is not available to those who are self isolating, or for any other reason.
To use the Food Bank you have to seek vouchers from a referral agency. From Monday 6th April, Quinton Parish Council expects to be able to issue vouchers to Quinton residents. Some Meon Vale residents are within Quinton parish - your Council tax bill will give you this information. Referral agency contacts are:
Chairman Quinton Parish Council. Tel 07588 524 758 between 9 - 5 pm.
Meon Medical Centre - for Meon Medical Centre patients only. Tel 01789 720 820.
Rev Ros Greenhalgh Tel 01789 751546. email
Rev Andrew Goy Tel 07554 932 271 email
Quinton Primary School
Green garden waste charge:
The green bin collection charge has been postponed until March 2021.
Volunteer drivers required:
If you are willing to act as a volunteer driver, please telephone VASA on 01789 262 889 or email
The Farm Snitterfield:
The farm shop at Snitterfield will deliver vegetable boxes or "care boxes." These can also be collected from their car park. Click here for details of their produce and price list.
Free School lunches:
Anyone whose children currently receive free school lunches is invited to apply to Warwickshire Welfare for 6 weeks food support. Telephone 0800408 1448
CCTV
Quinton Parish Council has installed closed circuit television (cctv) to deter and reduce crime and antisocial activity in the environs of Quinton Village Hall.
Click here for a copy of the policy statement.
Quinton Parish Council Grant Fund
The Parish Council has a small budget for the award of grants to provide support for voluntary groups or charitable organisations within the parish. Click here for a copy of the grant application form
Keeping footpaths and bridleways open...
The Parish Council is conducting a survey of all the footpaths and bridleways in the parish to ensure that these are kept open and are easy of access.
If you know of any paths which are obstructed by brambles, overgrown hedges, overhanging trees or any other obstacles, please inform the Clerk.
Ordnance Survey grid references are most helpful in locating the trouble spots, but any detailed description of the exact location(s) will be welcome.
Speed Aware Volunteers...
...Are you concerned by the speed of traffic in Upper and Lower Quinton?
why not become a Speed Watch Co-ordinator or Volunteer!
For Speed Aware info leaflet click here
