Welcome to our website
Welcome to the Parish Council website representing Stretton and Lower Stretton, Warrington
Stretton Parish Council is made up of 7 Councillors, who undertake their role in an unpaid, voluntary capacity, in order to act as the voice of Stretton in protecting its rural nature and enhancing its village identity
Meetings take place monthly, usually the first Monday of the calendar month, with two recesses taken during the year.
The public are welcome to meetings, alternatively please contact us via the Clerk to raise any issues, concerns or ideas for village-wide projects
JOHN PATTERSON
It is with regret that we advise that Dr John Patterson, our Public Rights of Way Officer sadly passed away unexpectedly on 19th March 2025. As PROW Officer, John walked all the paths across Stretton regularly and was instumental in keeping our paths accessible and in order
On behalf of Stretton Parish Council and the residents of Stretton, I thank John for his dedication to the role and send sincere condolences to his family and friends
Linda Jones
Chair, Stretton Parish Council
Parish Council Meetings
Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month, with two recesses, taken February and August.
From October 2024, Stretton Parish Council Monthly Meetings will commence at 6pm. However, start time can vary so please refer to the published Agenda on this website for correct details
In addition, there are two further meetings held annually:
The Annual Parish Meeting is held in April, prior to the Monthly Meeting, where the PC details its accomplishments over the last 12-months
The Annual Meeting (also referred to as AGM) takes place in May, prior to the Monthly Meeting, where the Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed, together with confirmation of external Representatives for the forthcoming year These meetings, together with any Extraordinary Planning Meetings may start earlier at 6pm
Meetings are held at;
St. Matthew's Church Hall
Stretton Road, Stretton
WA4 4NT
However, please check dates for any amendments, as meeting dates, meeting times and recess months can be subject to change
WHILST THESE ARE NOT PUBLIC MEETINGS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN AND ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE WITHIN THE APPROVED PUBLIC FORUM
Meeting Dates 2025
January 13th
February - Recess
February 10th - Extraordinary Planning
March 3rd
March 31st - amended to March 24th
May 12th
June 9th
July 7th
August - Recess
September 8th
October 6th
November 10th
December 8th
Details of upcoming meetings will be reported on this website and the noticeboards at Kings Quarter/Pewterspear, Summit Close and the Bee Hive Post Office
Work of the
Parish Council
Stretton Parish Council raises monies via pre-cept, which forms a small percentage of the Council Tax collected by Warrington Borough Council
The monies are allocated by the PC in various ways to benefit the residents of Stretton, with projects aimed at enhancing the village, retaining its rural identity and bringing the community of Stretton together
If you have any concerns, issues or projects that you wish the PC to engage with, please do not hesitate to get in touch
