Welcome to Ansley Parish Council

The Parish of Ansley has approximately 1000 homes and over 3000 residents. It is split into four quite different areas which are the villages of Ansley Common and Ansley, the hamlet of Birchley Heath, and Church End and surrounding outlying areas. The word “Ley” in Ansley and Birchley means clearing in a forest, which stems from our history as part of the Forest of Arden. A lot of our history revolves around the mining and farming industries, but there are also references to ribbon making and brick making industries in the past.

The Parish

Ansley Common

Here you can see a view of Ansley Common from above which shows some of the old miners cottages in the foreground and the new houses which have been sympathetically built to blend in with the old ones. In Ansley Common there is St John's Church Hall, Nursery Hill school, a community hall in the old peoples complex, a recreation ground, two sets of allotments and a couple of shops.

Ansley Village

This is the view of Ansley Village from the air. Apart from the Lord Nelson Inn, Ansley Village has a Church Hall, a Post Office/shop, a hairdressers, a recreation ground with a children's play area and allotments. And most importantly, on the entrance and exit to Ansley Village; the prominent Ansley Coal Mining Heritage Wheel.

Birchley Heath

Birchley Heath is by far the smallest of the three and this view is looking down from above towards the park. The park is leased by the Parish Council for a peppercorn rent but we have recently updated the play equipment and are very pleased with the result. There are no other facilities, although there is a shop and a Pub ( and a brewery!) in nearby Ridge Lane which is within walking distance.

Church End

Church End is fairly self explanatory. It is a lovely backwater with far reaching countryside views, centered around the church. There are no facilities here apart form the St Laurence Church and Annex, but we do have a War Memorial located on the crossroads with the main Birmingham Road which has stood since 1920.

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Andy Down Named the 2026 Winner of the Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup

Ansley Parish Council is delighted to announce that Andy Down has been named the winner of the 2026 Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup, in recognition of his outstanding commitment, dedication and practical support to the local community.

The Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup was established in memory of the Parish Council's late Chairperson, Heather Norgrove, to honour individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to community life over the past 12 months.

This prestigious award celebrates those whose selfless service, leadership and willingness to help others reflect the values that Heather championed throughout her life.

Andy was selected by the judging panel following a number of exceptional nominations, recognising the countless hours he dedicates to supporting community groups, events and local initiatives across Ansley.

Often working behind the scenes, Andy is known as the person who simply gets things done. From transporting equipment and setting up community events, to supporting the Ansley Village Gardening Club, helping deliver the successful annual Plant Sale, and playing a vital role in the inaugural Back in Time event, Andy's practical skills, reliability and willingness to lend a hand have become invaluable to so many local projects.

His contribution has also been instrumental in supporting Ansley's continued success in Britain in Bloom, helping the village achieve a second consecutive Gold Award through his year-round work maintaining displays, transporting materials and preparing sites for judging.

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees, and congratulations, Andy, on this thoroughly deserved recognition. Thank you for everything you do to make Ansley such a wonderful place to live.

Do you know someone who could be our 2027 champion? Find out more about the Community Spirit Cup.

Autumn Youth Club Dates 🍂

Ansley Parish Council Youth Club is back this Autumn!

We’re pleased to announce our upcoming Autumn Youth Club dates, offering local young people a friendly and welcoming place to meet friends, enjoy activities and spend time together.

September: 11th and 25th
October: 9th and 23rd
Time 4.30pm-6.30pm
Ansley Village Hall, Birmingham Road

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great season of free Youth Club sessions! Further information can found on our dedicated Youth Club page.

The Autumn 2026 edition of Village News is out now!

Discover the latest news and updates from across our local communities, including this year’s Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup winner and what's in store at the Back in Time event this Bank Holiday weekend.

Read our Chairman update, Meet The Councillors featuring our Vice Chair Cllr Cathie Barrs and find out What's On this Autumn in Ansley and Arley.

A physical copy will be landing through your door soon. Or read the digital version of The Leys Village Autumn Magazine.