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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Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup

Nominations are now open for 2026.

This special award is dedicated to recognising an individual that has made outstanding contributions to our community over the past 12 months.

This award is dedicated in memory of Ansley Parish Council late Chairperson Heather Norgrove who demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and service, to the parishes of Ansley.

Whether through volunteer work, advocacy, innovation, or community initiatives, this award will honour a local resident who has gone above and beyond to make a difference to Ansley and positively impacting the lives of others in the process.

Nominees must be residents in the parishes of either Ansley Common, Ansley Village, Birchley Heath or Church End and are actively involved in the community.
Contributions must have occurred within the past 12 months.
Self-nominations are not permitted.

How to nominate:

Election Notice

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED AND NOTICE OF POLL

The above statement is from North Warwickshire Borough Council of the persons nominated for election as a Parish Councillor for Ansley Parish Council. They are:

Mr Melvyn Lyon

Ms Leanne Mobbs

North Warwickshire Borough Council will hold an election on Thursday 16th July 2026 between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm at Ansley Village Hall. Residents of the parish will be able to vote in person using photographic identification.

Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Council House, South Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1DE by 5 pm on Wednesday, 1st July 2026. You may apply online or download a form at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote or contact the Electoral Registration Office direct.

Further information can be found the official Notice of Election document.

Road Closures

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICES

Warwickshire County Council hereby give notice to Ansley Parish Council and their residents of the planned road closures of:

- Mill Lane on 7th July.

- Green Lane on 14th July for the installation of decayed telegraph pole.

- Ansley Lane on 17th July for replacement of a decayed telegraph pole.

- Tunnel Road from 20th July until 22nd July