KILSBY TODAY

Kilsby’s history stretches back for over a thousand years and many clues to its ancient past are still to be found in its buildings and byways.  The village that we know today has some 520 households and a population of approaching 1400 people.   It has a Parish Church - St. Faith’s - and a United Reformed Church, a Primary School, a Post Office and General Stores and a Village Hall, as well as a hotel and a public house.  Geographically, Kilsby is within Northamptonshire (although its postal address is Rugby Warwickshire) so administrative responsibility rests with Daventry District Council and Northamptonshire County Council.   Local matters are dealt with by the Parish Council.

All age groups are represented within the village but there is now a predominance of retired and elderly people.  There is a sheltered housing complex at Stephenson Court and a residential home for the elderly, Kilsby House.

In recent years every attempt has been made to involve all residents in determining the future direction of Kilsby by identifying their needs and aspirations through the means of surveys and public consultation exercises.  In 2007 a Parish Plan was produced and this is now being used to underpin joint action to secure and preserve a good quality of life for everyone in our community.