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Christmas Trees Near Stratford-upon-Avon 2026 With Prices
We checked 4 Christmas tree sellers near Stratford-upon-Avon, from Stratford Garden Centre to Crocker's farm, for dates and prices. Updated November 2026.
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Southam
Southam United Gets £250,000 Council Grant to Finish Clubhouse
Cabinet agreed on 2 November to give Southam United up to £250,000 to fit out the unused first floor of its clubhouse, which has no heating or toilets.
Southam
Southam Weather: 7-Day Forecast and Today's Hourly Outlook
Southam weather today: drizzle, 9°C by day and 5°C overnight, with a 88% chance of rain and winds up to 8 mph. Seven-day forecast, updated every morning.
Planning
Southam A423 Roundabout Approved, Pillerton Priors Refused
The road into Southam's 217 homes is approved. The same night, councillors refused 3 to 5 homes at Pillerton Priors, going against their officers' advice.
Planning
Southam 217 Homes: A423 Roundabout Vote Tonight
Councillors backed the homes on 26 August, then deferred the only road in. It is back tonight: a three-arm roundabout, a toucan crossing and 73 objections.
Town centre
Empty Shops in Stratford, Alcester and Southam Face Auctions
Cabinet decides on Monday 7 September whether to consult on powers to auction the lease of any shop empty for a year. Kineton has the worst vacancy rate, 20%.
Planning
Southam: 217 homes recommended for approval on 26 August
Officers back 217 homes at Home Farm despite 43 objections, because the council can show only 2.21 years of housing land against the five it needs.