1931 – 31st March – Kenilworth Urban District Council – Election

Elected (12 seats)

*Charles RandallRatepayers Association1261
*John ClarkeUnattached1254
*Capt. A. WilsonRatepayers Association1254
*Edward HodgesIndependent1059
*William HiornsUnattached1009
Warrington BennettRatepayers Association1002
Allen SpavenRatepayers Association979
*William BostockIndependent975
Thomas JacksonRatepayers Association916
Elizabeth Lily RandallRatepayers Association903
*Edwin GeeIndependent889
H. Wells LawrenceRatepayers Association848

Not Elected

S. RollasonRatepayers Association794
W. GriffithsRatepayers Association776
George HughesRatepayers Association736
*Charles CarterIndependent715
Major B.ThomasIndependent688
George TisdaleIndependent682
Capt. G. SavageIndependent642
Mrs M. ChapmanRatepayers Association642
Frank WeetmanIndependent565
R. H. SeekingsRatepayers Association471
J. SmithIndependent259

*denotes retiring councillor

Electorate 3690

Turnout 2122

Ratepayers Day – Former Chairman Gone

The election was somewhat over shadowed by the recent death of James Everett Jackson who had served on the council from 1894 to 1925, apart from one year (1901/1902). By trade, he was a cabinet maker, coffin maker and undertaker for over 54 years. He was also a volunteer in the local Fire Brigade for 40 years. He was 79 years-old.

The Ratepayers Association, had formed due to the inconsisent rates within the town, fielded twelve candidates. They were successful in gaining seven seats, including the first ever woman to be elected to the council, Mrs Elizabeth Lily Randall.

The ‘Independent Party’, who fielded nine candidates, gained just three seats.

The remaining two seats were filled by re-elected members, Hiorns and Clarke, who, not wishing to get involved in party politics, ran as ‘unattached’ candidates.

One member that did not seek re-election was Alfred Keeling who was first elected at a by-election in 1925. Due to business commitments, he was absent from many meetings, especially over the last couple of years. (He later died in Perth, Austrailia in 1934 whilst on a business trip, he was only 52 years-old)

Charles Carter, who ran as an Independent, had been the chairman for the last two years, was not re-elected, coming well down the list. It came as a shock and disappointment to a lot of people. (apart from his political rivals)

KUDC Councillors

7 Ratepayers Association (H. Lawrence, C. Randall, Lily Randall, A. Spaven, W. Bennett, Capt. Wilson, T. Jackson)

3 Independents (E. Gee, W. Bostock, E. Hodges)

2 Unattached (J. Clarke, W. Hiorns)

Chairman

1931-32 Allen Spaven

1932-33 John Clarke

1933-34 Allen Spaven

Council Clerk – Mr Whittaker

photo courtesy of Warwickshire County Records Office. (ref. PH (N) 600/147/3)

1931 – 12th October – Kenilworth Urban District Council – By Election

George TisdaleInd897
Reginald AsplenInd788

Tisdale Elected

A vacancy had arisen due the death of long-standing councillor Edward Hodges. He had served on the council since 1894, the longest serving member to-date (37 years). He had also done three stints as chairman (totaling six years), 1911-13, 1922-25 and 1928-29. Before that he had served on the Local Board. Several present councillors and officials attended his funeral, which took place at St. Nicholas Parish Church. He was 77 years-old.

Both candidates stood as ‘Independents’ but it was widely known that Dr. Asplen had the support of the Ratepayers Association.

One week before the election, a public meeting, supporting Mr.Tisdale, took place at the Abbey Hotel. Strong criticism was voiced against the opposition party, the Ratepayers Association. Chairman of the meeting, Mr Carey-Hill, said the deliberations of the council during the six months they have held office had been more remarkable for their duration rather than their results.

The present chairman of KUDC, Allen Spaven, said during the last election, that high rate assessments were the cause of the formation of the association. They endeavoured to put the assessments on an equitable basis and on that plea, they gained seven seats on the council. Mr Carey-Hill submitted that the efforts of the so-called Ratepayers Association had not turned their election promises into facts.

The victorious Mr.Tisdale, who had failed to be elected at the triennial election six months ago worked extremely hard throughout his campaign, supported by many helpers, he was determined not to fail this time. Dr Asplen too, found many ardent supporters to help his cause. Cars bearing placards for both candidates were much in evidence on polling day. Voting was slow as usual during the morning but by mid-day onwards, the polling clerks were kept busy.

The Polling Stations were open for 12 hours from 8am to 8pm and the results were declared at 9.30 by returning officer, Mr Whittaker. There were five spoilt ballot papers.

7 Ratepayers Association (Mr Lawrence, Mr Randall, Mrs Randall, Mr Spaven, Mr Bennet, Mr Wilson, Mr Jackson)

3 Independents (Mr Gee, Mr Bostock, Mr Tisdale)

2 Unattached (Mr Clarke, Mr Hiorns)

1934 – 27th March – Kenilworth Urban District Council – Elections

Abbey Ward (3 seats)

Frederick FaxonIndependent Partyu/o
William GriffithsIndependent Partyu/o
*George TisdaleIndependent Partyu/o

Castle Ward (3 seats)

Maj. Henry WatlingIndependent Party446
Leonard SmalleyUnattached376
*William HiornsUnattached262
*Elizabeth Lily RandallUnattached212

Park Hill Ward (3 seats)

*Thomas JacksonIndependent Party258
James LeaverLabour Party188
James AkermanIndependent Party179
Herbert FairbrotherLabour Party108
Charles RobertsLabour Party103

Borrowell Ward (3 seats)

Samuel RollasonIndependent Partyu/o
*William BostockIndependent Partyu/o
*Edwin GeeIndependent Partyu/o

*denotes retiring member

Ward System Arrives – But ‘Clever Tricks’ Spoil The Day

This was the first KUDC election where wards were introduced and it caused a bit of a stir.

The local press reported that the ‘clever tricks’ adopted by the ‘Independent nine’, where they nominated the same candidates in more than one ward, which, ultimately, prevented contests in Abbey and Borrowell. On 13th March, two weeks before the election they ‘withdrew’ six candidates but in reality only one was actually withdrawn, that of Mr Hughes in Borrowell. The other five withdrawals are those of the candidates who were nominated in other wards. This ridiculous situation did not go down with many people, and only caused confusion amongst the electorate.

18-year veteran of the council, John Clarke, did not seek re-election. He had been on the council from 1913 to 1919 and then from 1922 until this year. He’s now aged 73, but business pressures have caused his retirement. He was the chairman in 1932-33.

Labour stood in only one ward, Park Hill, where James Leaver managed to get elected. He is the manager of the Co-operative Store in Park Road.

Mrs Elizabeth (Lily) Randall who was elected three years ago, lost her seat in Castle ward. Leaving no women on the council.

The council is now a combination of old and new faces. The closest contest was in Castle Ward where Major Watling topped the poll. Voting was poor in Park Hill, where the turnout was less than 50%.

Returning officer was Mr J. C. Whittaker.

KUDC Councillors

9 Independent Party (H. Watling, T. Jackson, J. Akerman, F. Faxon, W. Griffiths, G. Tisdale, S. Rollason, W. Bostock, E. Gee)

2 Unattached (L. Smalley, W. Hiorns)

1 Labour (Mr Leaver)

Chairman

1934-35 George Tisdale

Council Clerk – Mr J. C. Whittaker

1935 – 3rd April – Kenilworth Urban District Council – Annual Election

Abbey Ward (one seat)

Elizabeth Lily RandallIndependent244
*Frederick FaxonIndependent Nine Party220

Borrowell Ward (one seat)

*Edwin GeeIndependent Nine Party319
*William HiornsIndependent156
Jeffery ChandlerLabour Party15

Park Hill Ward (one seat)

*James AckermanIndependent Nine Party222
Herbert FairbrotherLabour Party97

Castle Ward (one seat)

Frank WeetmanIndependent Nine Party318
Robert TuckLabour Party38

*denotes retiring member

Turnout 1638 (41%)

Electorate 4000

‘Independant Nine’ in Charge At KUDC

Following the introduction of the Ward system last year, annual elections not surprising returned this year. Four member were chosen to ‘retire’, these being Ackerman, Gee, Hiorns and Faxon. Two were re-elected but two were not.

Elizabeth (Lily) Randall, who regained her seat which she had lost in last years election, defeated Mr Faxon by a slender 24 votes. Frank Weetman is a new member to the council.

The declaration by returning officer Mr Whittaker came at 9.15pm, only one hour and fifteen minutes after the poll had finished at 8 o’clock.

KUDC Councillors

9 Independent Nine (E. Gee, J. Ackerman, F. Weetman, H. Watling, T. Jackson, W. Griffiths, G. Tisdale, R. Rollason, W. Bostock)

1 Independent (E. L. Randall)

1 Labour Party (J. Leaver)

1 Unattached (L. Smalley)

Chairman

1935-36 George Tisdale

Council Clerk – Mr. J. C. Whittaker

Beehive Hill, Holly Cottage & The Archery Fields

‘Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland’ (1923) Licence CC-BY (NLS) https://maps.nls.uk/index.html

William Brown and Family

Former site of Holly Cottage

Sale of Holly Cottage – 1882

Brown Family Continue Living at Cottage

The Arrival Of The Skinners

The Skinner Family outside Holly Cottage. c1950’s. (The only known photo of the property)
Back Row – Left to Right. Arnold, George, James, Herbert Jr. Frank, Clifford.
Front Row- Left to Right. Mary, Rose, Gerald, Evelyn, Ethel, Sylvia, Hilda, Herbert Sr, Harold.

Water Found On The Fields

Borehole Building (2013)
Graffiti gone by 2022

Fields Purchased by KUDC – 1944

KUDC Refuse Memorial Hall Proposal – 1945

St Augustines Church – Wanted a piece of the fields

Mystery Of the Old Air Raid Shelter

View from the road 2023 (now part of the allotment)

From Birmingham Road to Beehive Hill

Beehive Hill at last

Origins of the Beehive Name

1871 Cencus
The former Beehive Inn

Holly Cottage Gets Demolished – 1960

Football pitch (2022)

Tenancy of Fields

The Archers Arrive – 1964

Another Range Needed

Archery was very popular in the 1950-60’s (photo courtesy of KWN)

County First School – Proposal – Refused by KUDC

Priors Field School – Almost built on the playing fields in Beehive Hill

KUDC to Impose Speed Limits Along Beehive Hill

Motor Cyclist’s Fatal Accident – 1921 – Pinned Beneath Machine

The Arrival of The Allotment

Archery Fields prior to the arrival ot the allotment
2013
2022
Enterance to the archery fields/holly cottage fields/allotment 2022

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Kenilworth Greyhound Track

Why the Warwick Rural District Council got into a right ‘Flap’ about a few dogs

During the 1960s a greyhound track operated for a number of years on land at Fernhill Farm in Rouncil Lane. The first official race meeting took place on 23rd September 1961. But It wasn’t until 1963 that it started to arouse controversy amongst the locals, when the owners decided to apply for planning permission for a permanent track.

pictured, first ever advert September 1961.

Although regarded as part of Kenilworth, Fernhill Farm was actually part of the administrative responsibilty of the Warwick Rural District Council (WRDC) not the Kenilworth Urban District Council (KUDC). The site of the track (about 4.5 acres) was on the opposite side of the road to the farmhouse that is now known as Fernwood Farm, which once was one of two farms called Fernhill Farm. The other Fernhill Farm still exists.

Permanent Track Refused

In November 1962, the WRDC rejected an application by Mr. James Henry Lloyd and Mr. Richard Charles Harris to install a permanent track on the farm. Their decision was based on four main issues:

1. It was in the green belt area.

2. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that the land was for argriculture use and nothing else.

3. The WRDC stated that a permanent track would be ‘detrimental to the amenities of the district’

4. An objection was lodged by the solicitors acting on behalf of the developers of the newly built Sunshine House Estate on the former site of Rouncil Towers.

The rejection was a setback for applicants, but they stated they would be appealling against the decision. 38 signatures had already been gathered supporting their application.

A shelter and toilets had already been built on the site. However, James Lloyd pointed out that the track was run on the lines of a private club, and was just a ‘Flapping Track’ and the usual national greyhound rules did not apply here. He added, the track is fairly primative and provided facilities for greyhound owners to keep their dogs in good condition. Attendances were no more than 150, attended mainly by owners, trainers and friends. The shelter and toilets were required to make it more comfortable for those attending, and was not intended to attract further spectators. Meetings had taken place intermitently at the farm over the last 12 months which prompted the planning application for a permanent track.

Mr. Lloyd had more than a passing interest in the gambling trade and was the proprietor of J. H. Lloyd Turf Accountants in Park Road (now a private residence), which had first been licenced in late 1961. Race secretary, Richard ‘Dick’ Harris had been involved in greyhound racing for many years and was an experienced greyhound grader. On 21st September 1962 (at around the time of their planning application) they also applied to Warwickshire County Council (WCC) to grant them a betting licence for the track. Their application was submitted by their solicitors, Cooksey, Spencer & Co. of Coventry.

Fernhill Farm, Rouncil Lane c1917. (courtesy of Graham Gould Kenilworth in Camera)

Residents and Building Company Object to Appeallants

An inquiry took place on 28th May 1963 at the offices of the WRDC in Leamington, where residents and other groups had the opportunity to object to the possiblity of the greyhound track ever being allowed to happen. 32 residents had signed a petition objecting to the appeallants. The inquiry was reported in the 1st June edition of the Kenilworth Weekly News, under the headline of ‘Protests About People Going To The Dogs’.

At the meeting, Mr. A. W. Moore, who was representing the residents and Sunshine Houses Ltd, said that a greyhound track up Rouncil Lane would create noise and danger by encouraging increased traffic and impose ‘stigma’ on the residential areas in the neighbourhood. James Lloyd of Fernhill Farm and Richard Harris of Roseland Road, had been refused planning permission for the establishment because the proposed site is in the green belt and its use for dog racing would be an undesirable intrusion into a pleasant rural area, and detrimental to amenities. But it was never made clear at the inquiry which ‘amenties’ Mr. Moore was referring too.

For the appeallants, Mr. H. N. Spencer said that the application was “purely to ask permission to run a greyhound track in a field right out in the countryside”. He said it would not be like the large racing tracks which provide many facilities. “There will be no paraphernalia, no stands, no concreate car parks, no dining facilities and no catering. It would purely cater for an inoffensive sport which is popular with the not-so-wealthy class”. Mr. Harris stated; “I fully appreciate the desirability of maintaining the green belt. Our application will not, in my opinion, harmfully affect the green belt in any way whatsoever, the equipment on the track is unobjectionable and inoffensive to anyone passing by and it is not proposed that there should be any buildings other than wooden sheds”.

Mr. Harris added that he had been associated with the sport for several years and had run a track at Banbury. On the proposed track, he said that two meetings a week would be held between Easter and October. He added that the venture was more for the coursing of greyhounds rather than the racing of them in the popular accepted sense. A ring had been constructed and wooden sheds erected for spectators, the maximum number of which, he estimated would be about 250. At its nearest point, the track is just over two miles away from the nearest residential area of Kenilworth. He stated; ‘I consider that the running of greyhounds in a field in open country is an unobjectionable pastime and could be classed with hunter trials, point-to-point racing, archery and other country pursuits’. Regarding the objection from Sunshine Houses Ltd, “At most there may be 20 odd cars passing there on two occasions a week. It has to be noted that no objection was received from the company when the track was operating during 1961 and 1962”.

During this period (1961-62), the company were developing a 10 acre site close to the junction of Warwick Road and Rouncil Lane, where Rouncil Towers once stood (pictured). Around 100 houses were eventually built on the site, which would have caused a lot more noise and disruption than a few dogs running round a field, every would.

Eight meetings were held between September and October 1961, when about 100 people attended and no more than 25 cars. 22 meetings with an average of 200 people attended between April and September 1962 with about 50 cars. Mr. Harris said that a two shilling enterance fee would be charged. Mr. D. G. Fuller of the county planning authority, suggested that the whole essence of dog racing is betting and the presence of bookmakers would attract larger crowds. “I beg to differ”, retorted Mr. Harris; “You cannot call a two shilling entry fee as a bet”.

Two of the greyhounds that raced at Fernhill, Peg and Jill. Pictured with them is Barry Rose, son of owner Len Rose

Appeal Conducted by Warwickshire County Council

Mr. Matthew Cropp, the senior county planning assistant stated that the application had been refused because Fernhill farm was within the green belt. If allowed, the development would be in conflict with the planning authorities intention of establishing a green belt around Coventry and was likely to encourage further developments in what was a ‘vunerable part of the green belt’. Mr. Cropp also stated that the local planning authority feared that this ‘un-sophisticated sport’ was becoming quite a commerical enterprise outside the provisions of the green belt and they did not want to see it grow beyond its present state. It was stated that the Minister would make his judgement in due coarse. Meanwhile, pending the appeal, meetings at Fernhill Farm were put on hold until further notice.

That judgement did not come until October of the following year, when a letter, dated 9th October 1963 was sent from the Ministry and Local Government to the clerk of WRDC. The letter was then put before the planning committee meeting on October 22nd. But to the surprise of the councillors, the verdict did not go the way they thought it would.

An Inspector Calls – And Good News

Following a site visit by Inspector Mr. C. Bartlett he made many positive observations but also had some reservations. His report found the site had been equipped with and used as a greyhound track and rudimentry structures had been erected. Equipment was not immediately apparent from the road and the existing structures were not really distinguisable from minor farm buildings. Spectators at the meetings had to date been 200 maximum with about 50 cars. The inspector accepted that the site differed greatly from the normally associated term of a Greyhound Racing Track. It appeared to him that the use was not inappropriate in the green belt. The present structures did not detract from the openess of the countryside but the removal of the largest would lessen what little impact there was now. Apart from a small judge’s box and possibly the public convenience buildings were not essential for this unsophisticated sport. The narrowness of Rouncil Lane in the vicinity of the site was an argument against permitting the use, but the county surveyor had expressed no objection on highway grounds.

The inspector did not regard the loss of grazing land as being significant. He concluded that the appeal should be allowed subject to certain conditions. The Minister noted that it was the intention only to operate the track on a modest scale and to provide only the minimum of spectator facilities. The inspector reached the conclusion that the use as hitherto conducted differed greatly from the Greyhound Racing as normally understood. In these circumstances the Minister noted that the appellants were prepared to dispense with the existing shelter and he thought this would be desirable. Accordingly, the Minister allowed the appeal and permits.

A) The use of land at Fernhill Farm, Rouncil Lane, Beausale, near Kenilworth as a greyhound racing track.

B) The retention of the works and appartus necessary to that use and the retention of the judge’s box subject to the two following conditions;

I) That the means of access to the land shall be as may be agreed with the local planning authority or in default of agreement as shall be determined by the Minister.

II) That vehicle parking space shall be provided as may be agreed with the local planning authority or in default of agreement as shall be determined by the Minister.

Track Goes Into Operation

Following the positive result of the appeal the track was soon in operation. During the spring and summer months adverts started to appear in greyhound racing newspapers, stating, amongst other things, that a ‘licensed bar and refreshments’ were available, which had never been mentioned in any part of the planning application by the owners. Racing took place on Mondays evenings and Saturday afternoons with good prize money. Races were over 300 yards (in later years it increased to 350 yards).

pictured – reproduction of advert in a national greyhound magazine.

In February 1967, just over three years after getting planning permission for the track, the owners were refused permission to erect a public convenience on the site. This was refused by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, who had given them permission in the first place to operate the track. The owners tried to appeal against this judgement but were refused by WRDC, backed by WCC because the Ministry inspector stated the track was on the green belt and the toilet accomodation would have been sited in a prominent position.

The judgement seemed very harsh but was hardly surprising as the original planning permission required the owners to dismantle the toilets and ‘clubhouse’ buildings, which were in situ at the time of the application. Floodlights had also ‘appeared’ since the original inquiry, which no provisions had been agreed upon.

Len Rose of Park Road, trainer of many dogs at the Kenilworth/Fernhill Track.

Flapping Tracks History

Flapping tracks are basicially un-licensed tracks and are generally run by the owners of dogs. These tracks had started back in the 1920s and were predomatory a working-class sport. Over the following 50 years these tracks became quite popular and were popping up all over the country. A flapping track was never far way from any town. These days, however, there are very few remaining, believed to be less than a handful. Licenced tracks, under the current regulators, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (formerly the Greyhound Racing Association), have around 20 tracks in operation and only really exist for the betting industry. But these registered tracks have been in decline for many years and the once popular sport has an uncertain future.

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1936 – 8th April – Kenilworth Urban District Council – Annual Election

Abbey Ward (one seat)

J. NaylorRatepayers Association399
*George TisdaleIndependent207
Harold JessenLabour Party42

Park Hill Ward (one seat)

*James LeaverLabour Party217
Frederick FaxonIndependent191

Borrowell Ward (one seat)

*Samuel RollasonIndependent262
William HiornsIndependent260
Benjamin NichollsLabour Party31

Castle Ward (one seat)

*Leonard SmalleyUnattachedu/o

*denotes retiring councillor

Tisdale Out

The annual election of the KUDC took place when four present members had to retire and seek re-election. Three of the retirees managed to get themselves re-elected.

The major shock though, was George Tisdale losing his seat in Abbey Ward by a massive 192 votes to opponent Mr Naylor of the ‘Ratepayers Association’. Mr Tisdale had been chairman for the past two years and nobody expected this. After the result was announced, he said; ‘Mr Naylor is the straightest man I have ever fought. We both played the game and I congratulate him on his success’.

Tension was greatest in the count at Borrowell. After the initial count, Samuel Rollason and William Hiorns, had finished level on 261. But after two furthur recounts, Mr Rollason was declared the winner by 2 votes.

In Park Hill, Labour candidate, James Leaver, just got the better of former councillor Frederick Faxon by 26 votes. Mr Leaver is the only socialist on the council.

‘King of the Castle Ward’, Leonard Smalley was returned unopposed.

KUDC Councillors

9 Independents (S. Rollason, L. Randall, E. Gee, J. Ackerman, F. Weetman, H. Watling, T. Jackson, W. Griffiths, W. Bostock)

1 Ratepayers Association (J. Naylor)

1 Labour (J. Leaver)

1 Unattached (L. Smalley)

Chairman

1936-37 Thomas Jackson

Council Clerk – Mr. J. C. Whittaker

1937 – 7th April – Kenilworth Urban District Council – Election

Borrowell Ward (3 seats)

*William BostockIndependent446
*Williams HiornsIndependent369
*Samuel RollasonIndependent335
*Edwin GeeIndependent283

Castle Ward (3 seats)

*Henry WatlingIndependentu/o
*Leonard SmalleyIndependentu/o
*Frank WeetmanIndependentu/o

Abbey Ward (3 seats)

George TisdaleIndependent332
*William GriffithsIndependent325
Frederick FaxonIndependent294
Reginald SmithIndependent207
Eric Bernard SmithIndependent146

Park Hill Ward (3 seats)

*Thomas JacksonIndependent259
*James LeaverLabour Party251
*James AkermanIndependent240
Benjamin NichollsLabour Party107

*denotes retiring councillor

Council Losses Its ‘Father’ – But Tisdale is Back

82-year-old, Edwin Gee of Castle Farm lost his seat in Borrowell Ward having been on the council for 39 consecutive years and was affectionately known as the ‘Father of the Council’. His 39 years makes him the longest serving member on the KUDC, beating Edward Hodges by two years. He had been a great servant to the town.

The local press reported that voting was of a very quiet character and the poll was small. Also, some plumbing’ had apparently taken place. Strangely, some voters were led to believe that they only had one vote (instead of three).

George Tisdale came top in Abbey Ward after a year away from council following his defeat in the annual election to Mr Naylor, who did not seek re-election this year.

Frederick Faxon, a former councillor, was also returned in Abbey Ward. Leaver retained his seat for the Labour party, and is the only socialist on the council.

The counting was done by Returning Officer, Mr. Whittaker and his staff. Only one spoilt ballot paper was reported, with the words ‘with love’ written on it? The results were declared outside the council house in Upper Rosemary Hill, to an expectant crowd, at 9.50pm.

The first meeting of the new council was on 20th April where Mr. Jackson, the retiring chairman was re-elected. But what the councillors didn’t know at the time, this would be the last election for 9 years. The Second World War was looming……

KUDC Councillors

11 Independents (Mr Bostock, Mr Hiorns, Mr Rollason, Mr Watling, Mr Smalley, Mr Weetman, Mr Tisdale, Mr Griffiths, Mr Faxon, Mr Jackson, Mr Akerman)

1 Labour (Mr Leaver)

Council Clerk – Mr. J. C. Whittaker

Chairman 1937-46

1937-38 Thomas Jackson

1938-39 Henry Watling

1939-40 Henry Watling

1940-41 Leonard Smalley

1941-42 Leonard Smalley

1942-43 William Bostock

1943-44 William Bostock

1944-45 Frank Weetman

1945-46 Frank Weetman

Chairmans Chain of Office – Courtesy of Warwickshire County Records Office. (ref PH (N) 600/147/3)