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 - Meet The Nominee's

Ansley Parish Council is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2026 Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup.

The cup, created in memory of our late Chairperson Heather Norgrove, celebrates those extraordinary individuals who quietly make a real difference across our parish. Through volunteering, supporting local organisations, helping neighbours, organising community activities or simply going above and beyond, these residents embody the community spirit that Heather championed throughout her life.

Following another fantastic response from local residents, we are pleased to announce and congratulate this year's nominees:

- Patricia Arrowsmith

- Cathie Barrs

- Andy Down
- Janet Down MBE

- Litterpicking Siblings - Maureen & Sean

- Charles Goadby

- Jonathan Goadby
- Derek Greedy

- Michaela Jackson

Every nomination received highlights the kindness, dedication and commitment of people who help make Ansley Village, Ansley Common, Birchley Heath and Church End such wonderful places to live.

Every nominee should be immensely proud to have been recognised by members of our community. Judging will now take place to select a winner.

The winner of the 2026 Heather Norgrove Community Spirit Cup will be announced after Ansley in Bloom Judging which takes place on Friday 17th July at Ansley Village Hall.

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees, and thank you for everything you do for our community.

Parish Councillor Election
16th July

COUNCILLOR ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 16TH JULY.

An election is being held this Thursday 16th July 2026 to fill the vacant councillor position.
The two candidates standing for election are:

Mr Melvyn Lyon

Ms Leanne Mobbs

The polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Please vote at the designated station for your local area at:

- Ansley Villlage Hall for Ansley Village & Church End residents
- St John's Church Hall for Ansley Common residents
- The Arden Forest Community Room ( Ridge Lane Methodist Hall) for Birchley Heath residents.

You must bring an accepted form of photographic ID to vote in person
Please contact the clerk@ansleyparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 07984 634870 if you have any questions regarding the election.

Can you share this information with your neighbours and make sure your voice is heard.

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:

- 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 to safely lay approximately 28m of duct.