Press Releases

Dear Friends As 2022 draws to a close our thoughts turn to those who will be reflecting on a year of loss, hardship and disappointment. The twists and turns of the pandemic have impacted on some far more than others, so as we come together at this darkest time of year, let’s be thoughtful, reach […]

Following last week’s decision by Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils, a formal submission document has now been sent to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, to request his permission for a full political merger to create a South Warwickshire District Council. To mark this historic event group leaders […]

Latest issue of Warwickshire Means Business Hello and please find attached the December edition of Warwickshire Means Business. Business support is very much in the spotlight this month as we feature the Adapt & Diversify, Jumpstart and uxplore schemes which have together supported hundreds of businesses during 2021. We also bring the excellent news of a further […]

    The Rugby educated 17-year-old creating ‘a whole new world’ for deaf children                           Growing up, many of us enjoyed the wonders of Disney, finding joy and comfort in the visuals and songs, fully immersing ourselves into a whole new world. But what about those who may not […]

In this issue: Share the latest COVID-19 information and resources to your communities Information on Warwickshire County Councils Councillors’ Grant Fund 2021-22 Round 2 Still time to apply to the Warwickshire Social Impact Fund Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Suicide Prevention Fund 2021-22 Volunteer drivers wanted Health system in Coventry and Warwickshire delivers booster programme […]

Dear Friends We’re playing our part in the concerted national effort to tackle the surging Covid Omicron variant. The challenge to give third booster jabs to all adults by the end of the year is being valiantly led by our NHS colleagues. Working throughout the Christmas holidays (even on Christmas Day), the amazing army of […]

Following the Full Council meeting on Monday 13 December Warwick District Council has agreed to formally submit a request to the Secretary of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for a full political merger with Stratford-on-Avon District Council to create a South Warwickshire District Council. After a full debate, Councillors […]

Hundreds of households in the district could now be eligible for financial help to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of their homes thanks to the awarding of funding to Warwick District Council. In the past year, the Council has been successful in securing grants for a number of schemes amounting to over £4m from […]

Warwick District Council is informing residents of plans for recycling and refuse collections over the Christmas and New Year period. There will be no changes to the day that refuse and recycling collections take place; the team will be working as normal on all bank holidays including Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 December 2021 and […]

Towns across Warwickshire will be given their own special Santa this year as part of a campaign to promote their local area and showcase the region’s retailers and small businesses. The #Warksmas2021 social media campaign is being launched by Warwickshire County Council to celebrate businesses across the county and encourage residents to shop local this […]