ULRA - Upper Lighthorne Resident Association

31/05/2026

Following some comments with regards to the information on the new central area etc. We have managed to obtain the following photo.
The information below was taken from one of the display boards at the Annual Town Council Meeting last Thursday.
As you can see there is now a Web site appertaining to Upper Lighthorne, set up by Stratford District Council.
Hopefully this may be helpful for us all

30/05/2026

It was informative to see the school and nursery plans at the Town Councils review afternoon event.
The spine road into the central area, and school we were informed, is due to be started on, this September 2026. The spine road will also encompass all of the services required. Drainage, power, communications, etc. So it's not just a road to be built.
Work on the school should commence in 2027 with completion probably early 2028.
As with all of these types of projects exact dates cannot be predicted.
The residents association will be monitoring progress, as well as pursuing the earliest completion possible.
We will keep you abreast of the ongoing project.

23/05/2026

Hi. We are supporting the Lighthorne Heath Village hall Fete on the 18th July this year and are calling on small businessssss/crafters to get in touch.
The Village Hall along with support from our UL Town Council and ourselves are hosting a Summer Fete 2026 on the 18th July. Bouncy castle, fun run, stalls, refreshments, a fun packed day for our community. Please dont forget to invite your friends....
If you are interested in having a table it will be first come first served within the Marquee scheduled to be built alongside the Village Hall. With further spread tables around the area.
We will be enjoying the land right down from the village hall and grounds to the climbing wall the other side of the shop.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN WITH US send us a message and we will get an application for space out to you.
[email protected]

17/05/2026

Join our FAT (Foster a Tree/hedge) campaign idea — it’s simple, community‑driven, and will help protect and enhance our environment.
We need YOU our Residents to look after a tree or trees or even hedges that are not in your gardens.
Just let us know where you are and register with us to look after a tree/hedge and we will keep you up to speed on what you can do.
Last summer was so dry that many of the new trees and hedges were looking the worst for wear and needed care and watering at the very least.

-We will be supplying an Adopt-a-Tree Certificates: for all participants As being a guardian of your verge tree/hedge. Kids will especially love this sense of ownership.

-Keep a Tree Diaries: Encourage your family to keep a seasonal diary with photos, sketches, or notes about changes in their tree.

We have lots of ideas to enhance children's understanding of the environment

We aim to be Creative and to give the Community Fun with there tree project.
We have lots of ideas.
So sign up via the email below
We need your name address contact email and an idea of which tree/hedge you want to Foster

[email protected]

09/05/2026

ANNUAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026,
2:00PM – 5:00PM
Upper Lighthorne Residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Council Meeting at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall. This will give you the opportunity to meet your Town Council team. We will also be in attendance along with other local stakeholders.
What can you get out of this meeting?
Updates on recent developments and
community activity.
There will be an open discussion on current local issues, where you will have the opportunity to share your views directly with councillors.
We understand there will also be time to explore proposed and future projects.
Here is your chance to help shape Upper Lighthorne.
As a bonus light refreshments will be provided. We would encourage residents to attend, have your say, and be part of our community. Help us to help you.
Further information can be found on:-
Website: upperlighthornetowncouncil.gov.uk
Email: [email protected]

Upper Lighthorne is a civil parish in Warwickshire, England. It is located some six miles to the south east of Leamington Spa and is very close to the M40 motorway.

26/04/2026

Our Town as of a few weeks ago. Still a lot to do, not least the infrastructure. Temporary Doctors surgery, still on track for early next year.

09/04/2026

Following the reports of Swans being attacked.

We know that we are very lucky to have a pair of swans on our lakes and that they are nesting.
It is very disturbing to hear that it has been seen that youngsters are throwing stones at them.
Swans, their eggs, and their nests are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is a criminal offence to:
intentionally kill, injure, or take a swan
damage or destroy a swan’s nest while it is in use or being built. Likewise to take or destroy swan eggs. Fines or even imprisonment can be applied to perpetrators.
We have a great community here so please if you see any disturbance to these swans please contact the police on 101. Or 999 if really in danger.
These intial attacks have been reported and are being investigated.
Please if you have children explain the need to protect, not just these Swans but all of nature.

Breaching these protections can result in heavy fines or even imprisonment.

03/04/2026

Animal deaths on the B4100, Banbury Road.
We have noted a number of Facebook posts with regards to this issue. As a Residents association, we have been taking up this issue for a while now.
We are asking for at least signage, warning animals crossing, to be errected at, both ends of our Town, as well as in Gaydon and Lighthorne areas of the road.
The current deaths will become worst if/when, the Deely build goes ahead. The security fence to this new proposed industrial estate will seal of another section of Gaydon Coppice. This will leave the roadside of the coppice as a potential access and exit for animals. We know that animal deaths on the B4100 in our area has seen significantly more incidents, recently.
We are on the case. It's a shame that ALL motorists do not take note of the speed limits and potential dangers when passing these natural forest areas. Slowing down and being aware of potential crossing of animals, this alone can reduce what we are experiencing at present.
We will keep you informed as to how we get on.

28/03/2026

Police surgery at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Wednesday, 1st April, 6pm to 7pm.
Come and have a chat with any concerns you may have and perhaps, enjoy a Cuppa with a Copper. Be good to see you their, supporting, as well as questioning, our local police.

27/03/2026

Once again vandalism strikes.
The bridge at Lakeside has once more had paint sprayed on it.
The lifebuoy inside the coppice has disappeared.
The bridge was only recently cleaned at a cost of hundreds of pounds. In the long run we will all end up paying for this.
More disturbing is the removal of the lifebuoy. This is lifesaving equipment and could be a factor in someone's life or death
If any one has any information on these incidents please let us know. Likewise a word with the kids to remind them of the dangers and how we all have responsibility to protect each other as well as looking after our environment.