Newsroom Archive

Shop Front Grant Scheme - 31st Oct 2010
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is hoping to help hard-hit shop-keepers with a new grants scheme to improve the appearance of shop fronts in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Stratford District Council listens and responds to requests from residents for more colour in the Bancroft Gardens - 30th Jul 2010
More flower beds are being created in the Bancroft Gardens this week in response to requests from residents, elected members of the Town and District Councils and Stratford in Bloom.

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World Class Stratford: Shakespeare’s Church Spire to be floodlit - 20th Apr 2010
In a double celebration of Shakespeare's Birthday and the 800th anniversary of Holy Trinity Church, the Bard's final resting place, the church's iconic spire is to be floodlit again from this Friday (April 23).

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The Ferry 'Malvolio' to sail again - 25th Mar 2010
The historic passenger chain ferry “Malvolio,” which has been crossing the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon since 1937, has undergone a major re-fit and will be launched on Monday 29th March thanks to funding from Advantage West Midlands.

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Work underway in Stratford upon Avon - 10th Mar 2010
A key part of the World Class Stratford development gets underway from the 15th March in Southern Lane and Waterside.

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Ferry access ramps and RSC Garden footpaths - 17th Dec 2009
Work is currently being planned to improve the access to the pedestrian chain ferry which crosses the River Avon between the Theatre Gardens and the Recreation Ground.

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Waterside and Southern Lane works out to tender - 16th Dec 2009
Waterside & Southern Lane improvements will complement Royal Shakespeare Theatre works, strengthening what Stratford has to offer to residents, visitors and businesses.

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World Class Stratford: change and progress - 20th Oct 2009
World Class Stratford's Community Forum held their final meeting on 15 October to discuss a new structure for the partnership and to respond to detailed proposals for two riverside projects.

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A step towards Stratford's 'walkable core' - 18th Sep 2009
On Thursday 24th September, Warwickshire County Council's Stratford on Avon Area Committee will consider for full public consultation a new 'walkable core' strategy for the town which proposes changes aimed at creating a pedestrian-friendly environment...

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Further consultation for Waterside and Southern Lane - 14th Sep 2009
Further consultation is to take place on proposed improvement plans for Waterside and Southern Lane in Stratford. Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet has asked for further consultation on modification to the original proposed Traffic Regulation Order

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Waterside & Southern Lane project delay - 27th Jul 2009
Proposed improvement plans for the Waterside and Southern Lane areas of Stratford have been delayed following a committee decision. Warwickshire County Council’s Stratford on Avon Area Committee made the decision on Thursday not to approve the necessar

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Topham to stand down as Strategy Group chairman but remains committed to success of World Class Stratford - 14th May 2009
Cllr Les Topham has confirmed his intention to stand down as chairman of the World Class Stratford Strategy Group, the body which provides the strategic lead and direction for the regeneration of key public areas in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Community groups, civic leaders and business partners get involved in Bancroft reopening - 24th Apr 2009
Community representatives, civic leaders and business and tourism bodies are set to be involved in this Fridays (24 April 2009) re-opening of the Bancroft Gardens, following a £3 million re-landscaping project carried out by World Class Stratford. Around

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Waterside and Southern Lane proposals put forward - 22nd Apr 2009
Improvement plans for Waterside and Southern Lane have been put forward by Warwickshire County Council as part of the World Class Stratford project. The proposals aim to complement recent works in the Bancroft Gardens and the redevelopment of the Royal S

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Sir Donald Sinden to re-open Bancroft Gardens - 24th Mar 2009
World Class Stratford Patron and distinguished Shakespearian actor Sir Donald Sinden will officially re-open the Bancroft Gardens following major re-landscaping works, on the morning of Friday, 24 April.

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