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At the individual Full Council meetings of Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils that took place on Wednesday 15 July, Councillors gave their recommendation for the next stage of the South Warwickshire Local Plan to be presented to the public for consultation, following agreed revisions in several key areas. This Regulation 19 consultation is being undertaken […]

More than 2,800 visitors flocked to Abbey Fields Swimming Pool on Saturday and Sunday 11-12 July as Kenilworth’s long awaited new centre was opened to the public for the first time. To mark the occasion Everyone Active in partnership with Warwick District Council hosted an open weekend for the local community packed with free water-related […]

Thank you so much to all the residents who joined us for our Kenilworth Residents Picnic at the Castle on Saturday evening!  It was a beautiful evening!  See if you can spot yourself in the crowds…

Thousands from town and country came together to brave the rain in support of a much-loved agricultural show in Warwickshire. Crowds gathered at the Kenilworth Show, near Stoneleigh, on Saturday as an impressive programme of Main Ring attractions, featuring quad bike stunts, high-speed equestrian racing, an epic tug of war battle between Coventry Rugby Club […]

In response to a growing local demand for high-quality alternative provision, Warwickshire College Group (WCG) is incredibly proud to launch WCG Drive. What is WCG Drive? Opening in September 2026 at our Warwick Trident College campus, WCG Drive is an innovative 14–16 direct-entry “school-within-a-college”. It is designed for young people who are ready to focus […]

Warwick District Council and Everyone Active are thrilled to announce that the new swimming pools at Abbey Fields will open to the public on Saturday 11 July. The brand-new facilities comprising two indoor pools are the result of a £multi-million investment by the council to provide additional year-round pool-space for the people of Kenilworth and […]

Stratford-on-Avon District Council and Warwick District Council are pleased to announce the launch of a new website for the South Warwickshire Local Climate Engagement Programme, a joint initiative designed to support residents, community groups and organisations to take practical action on climate change. The new website will act as a central hub for information, resources […]

Plans for a new continuous shared use path across Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, have been approved by Cabinet at their meeting on 29 April. The proposals were put together following public consultation with park visitors and residents which highlighted an increased interest in allowing cycling across Abbey Fields. The new path will increase community use […]

There are a series of upcoming planned road closures as part of the A46 Stoneleigh Junction Improvement Scheme. To safely carry out essential works associated with the scheme WCC will need to close the Stoneleigh Road bridge over the A46. The closures are scheduled to take place on the following dates: 30 May and 31 May 2026 […]

On Sunday 24 May 2026, Kenilworth Town Council will be hosting a Spring launch of our exciting new visitor app, Kenilworth Revealed, through a ‘Living History Afternoon’! Bring the whole family and join us between 2pm and 5pm in Abbey Fields and St Nicholas Church, and learn all about how the canons lived in St […]