Welcome to the parish of Harbury and Deppers Bridge, which has a population of approximately 2,500 residents and is situated about five miles south-east of Leamington Spa and three miles south-west of Southam.
The village is a thriving and busy community which boasts a Church of England primary school, doctor’s surgery, three public houses, a post office, two general stores, a chemist and a hairdresser. A number of other successful businesses operate within the centre of the village or on the small industrial estate on the site of the former water tower.
There is a well used village hall, an active church community, a community-run library and cafe, and a large number of vibrant and successful community groups. Village events such as the Carnival and the Bonfire all contribute to the sense of living in a real community.
Although at Deppers Bridge, the height above sea level is only 260ft, the main village of Harbury stands on a hill of over 400ft, where people have been living for more than 3,000 years. The village is also mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.
The village grew substantially in the 19th century due to extensive quarrying in the surrounding area and the construction of the nearby railway. The former GWR line to Birmingham was, at the time, the deepest man-made cutting in the world at more than 100ft deep and is a significant engineering achievement. In the 1960’s the village saw a further period of rapid expansion with the building of a large number of new homes and it is this mix of old and new within the buildings of the village which give it an eclectic and interesting feel.
Amongst the issues facing the village today are the provision of affordable housing and the building of new homes generally, the future of established village businesses, traffic and improving local facilities particularly for the young and the elderly.
In 2003 Harbury won both the Warwickshire and Central Region rounds of the Village of the Year Competition and went on to represent the Central Region in the national competition – one of only six villages in England and Wales to do so. Since then the village has maintained its reputation as being one of the best communities in Warwickshire and continues to bring the concept of community spirit up-to-date into the 21st century.
Important Notices
- Parish Councillor Vacancy 13 May 2024 - A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Harbury Ward, by reason of the resignation of Cllr… (more)
- Annual Parish Meeting 2024 4 May 2024 - Our Annual Parish Meeting this year will be held in Harbury Village Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday 9 May 2024.… (more)
Other Recent Notices
- South Warwickshire Local Plan Consultation Stratford on Avon District Council is working with Warwick District Council to prepare the new South Warwickshire Local Plan. This… (more)
- New 123 Bin Collections We understand that the correct collection day for Harbury is Thursday not Wednesday as stated in the paperwork that was… (more)
Harbury Diary
New Things on our Web…
- 11 Oct 24: Council Meetings – Draft minutes from September’s Parish Council meeting.
- 11 Oct 24: Council Meetings – Approved minutes from July’s Parish Council meeting.
- 11 Oct 24: Councillors – Details and photograph of Cllr Robert Stockdale.
- 11 Oct 24: Policies – Updated Memorial Safety and Reserves Policies.
- 11 Oct 24: Harbury Cemetery – updated Rules and Regulations and Information Leaflet.
- 08 Oct 24: Bins Collection – Refuse collection dates for October/November.
- 08 Oct 24: Harbury Diary for October/November on our home page.
- 01 Oct 24: Finance – Notice of Conclusion of Audit and AGAR for 2023/24.
- 26 Sep 24: Finance – Interim Audit Statement and AGAR for 2023/24.
- 20 Sep 24: Council Meetings – Agenda for Parish Council Meetings on 26 September 2024.
- 20 Sep 24: Councillors – A photograph of Cllr Edward Mulley.
- 12 Sep 24: Councillors – Updated lists of councillor committee memberships.
- 12 Sep 24: Policies – Updated Financial Regulations.
- Previous Updates
Our web was last updated on 11 October 2024