Warwick residents are being invited to attend the Autumn Court Leet Meeting this October.

The Warwick Court Leet is one of the few left in the country and continues today.

One of the courts main duties is to receive 'Presentments' from residents of the town, which are matters that residents feel are lacking and need rectifying, or matters which could benefit the town and, or the townspeople.

If these are accepted by the Court, the Steward will submit them to the relevant local authority such as the Town, District or County Council, and they are legally obliged to respond to the Court

The meeting will take place on October 23rd 2025 at 6.30pm in The Ballroom, at the Court House, Jury Street, Warwick.

Individuals with any concerns about matters in Warwick which they feel are currently not being dealt with are invited to present them to the court for their consideration to be taken to the Lord of the Leet who is the Mayor of Warwick.

What is the Court Leet?

Historically the Courts Leet were the bodies that acted as the upholders of Law and Order throughout England from the Middle Ages until the legal system as we know it today came into force in 1947.

There are four Courts that take place annually of which the Spring and Autumn Courts are open to  members of the public.

This is a chance for the public to see the tradition and regalia of this historical court that is a living history of a way of managing the town, and to raise any issues or matters within Warwick.

The Court Leet is also now responsible for organising the Warwick Beer Festival and the Warwick Classic Car Show which raises money for local good causes.

To find out more about the Court Leet and what it does you can visit the official website.