Press Releases

Public urged to stay safe as heavy rain is expected across Warwickshire An amber weather warning is in effect from today Thursday 26 September due to heavy rainfall across the county. With an amber weather warning in effect, emergency services and local partners are urging the public to exercise caution when travelling or walking near floodwaters. Read […]

Warwickshire students receive GCSE results Thousands of Warwickshire students are celebrating as they receive their GCSE results this week, which are the culmination of hard work over the last two years. This year, over 6000 Warwickshire students have completed GCSEs or equivalent qualifications such as BTECs and other practical and applied learning qualifications, with support from their schools, further education […]

Dear Friends, The widespread violence and demonstrations by extremist groups across the UK are of huge concern to us all. Everyone in our district should be able to live without fear, and our overriding message is one of reassurance that this council (and our partners) stand together to offer support to anyone in our local […]

Councillor Ian Davison, Leader Warwick District Council I am sure you are aware of the extremist demonstrations and widespread violence over the past week and share our concern over what is happening in the UK. The views of these small, extremist groups do not reflect those held by this council, our residents or businesses and […]

This week’s Family Information Service newsletter includes information about: The Household Support Fund Together with Autism conference World Breastfeeding Week Supporting young people’s safety and mental health online and much more!The Family Information Service (FIS) supports families across Warwickshire with information and signposting. You can get in touch with the team by emailing fis@warwickshire.gov.uk, calling 0800 408 1558 or […]

Art historian identifies lost painting of King Henry VIII in Warwickshire County Council collection A post on X (previously Twitter) by the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire has led to the remarkable discovery of an artwork commissioned by Ralph Sheldon in the 16th century that was long thought to be lost. Find out more Quicktanks increases […]

Cabinet approves new Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service operating model A new operating model has been approved for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) by Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet. Following a review of how WFRS use their resources, a public consultation took place earlier this year on a proposed delivery model that would help the […]

Photography enthusiasts and those with a keen eye for nature are encouraged to submit their best shot for the chance to win a £100 voucher. The theme for 2024 is ‘all things bright, beautiful, great and small’. The competition runs for 8 weeks from Friday 12 July to Sunday 8 September 2024, which includes the school summer holidays. […]

Can you help to shape the recovery of nature in Warwickshire? We’re looking for support from residents, businesses and community groups to shape the development of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Warwickshire.The Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull Local Nature Partnership is a partnership of local organisations with the purpose of driving positive change for […]

Dear Friends A busy day across our polling stations was followed by a long night (and early morning) at Stoneleigh Park to verify and then count the tens of thousands of ballot papers and postal votes cast across our two constituencies. In the early hours (after 4am) came the declarations, with our congratulations going to […]