Press Releases

Progress continues on the A46 Stoneleigh junction construction works and subject to progress on site, it is expected the new A46 south bound exit slip road will open on 6th February 2022. In preparation for the new slip road opening and to allow required surfacing works on the new north bound entry slip road, the […]

Dear Friends We’re learning to live with Covid and as we revert to Plan A, to make the necessary adjustments to our day-to-day routines. Local infection levels continue to fall, from 1,453.3 to 939.9 cases per 100,000 people this week, a welcome trend seen across the county. While this drop is encouraging, in real terms […]

Thursday 20 January 2022 The latest news from Warwickshire County Council. Helping residents stay warm and well With colder weather set to continue it is important that Warwickshire residents do what they can to keep warm and stay well. The cold weather can lead to serious health issues which can be dangerous. Older people, people with chronic illnesses and people who […]

It is with great sadness that Warwick District Council will be removing a prominent and much-loved cedar from Jephson Gardens in the coming weeks. The tree, which is located on the junction of Newbold Terrace East and Willes Road is suffering from honey fungus and has been declining for a number of years. Despite the […]

Warwick District Council is seeking to appoint a creative practitioner to work with young people aged 11-16 to create five pop-up art installations that reflect how the pandemic has affected their wellbeing. Working with schools and youth groups across the district, the creative practitioner will facilitate the creation of 50 flags made by young people […]

There’s some welcome news for businesses across the district, as the latest round of Government grants announced in December are now available to apply for through Warwick District Council. These new grants, are one-off payments of up to £6000 aimed at supporting rated eligible businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector affected by the Omicron […]

Funding available for Kenilworth and Burton Green groups and projects – one week left. Warwickshire County Councillors Cllr John Cooke and Cllr Tracey Drew have funding available for groups and projects in Park Hill and West Kenilworth area that benefit local residents. Community groups have one week left to apply to a combined funding pot […]

Visitors to Royal Leamington Spa will be welcomed by a striking new artwork thanks to a partnership between Network Rail and Warwick District Council. The new piece of art created by artist Jennie Moncur will be installed on the Princes Drive railway bridge west of Leamington Spa station which is currently being repaired and refurbished […]

Dear Friends This week our Planning Committee made probably the most important decision for the British Automotive Industry in the last 100 years, giving outline planning permission for the West Midlands Gigafactory at Baginton. Subject to the consent of The Secretary of State, this decision enables an opportunity to create thousands of new and highly […]