Investment Award Lands in Coventry and Warwickshire

The Coventry and Warwickshire area has again been recognised in an annual international awards – sponsored by The Financial Times – recognising foreign investment strategy and economic potential.

Coventry & Warwickshire’s place as a leading centre for FDI foreign direct investment has been recognised in the latest ‘fDi Intelligence’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024’ awards.

Develop Warwickshire partners open showhomes at Brookmill Meadows

Develop Warwickshire partners have marked the opening of the first showhomes at Brookmill Meadows in Warton, Warwickshire.

Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes, was joined by joint venture partners, Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) and Warwickshire County Council to celebrate the opening of the first showhomes.

Members of Warwickshire’s Youth Council discuss climate change fears

In the discussion, recorded as part of the Sustainable Warwickshire podcast series, Riyasa Uprety from Rugby High School and Adam Ratcliffe from King Edward VI Sixth Form College in Nuneaton talk about the importance of young people making their voices heard on the behaviours and actions that we can all do to influence climate change.

Warwickshire’s Supported Internships Fair returning in Nuneaton

Following the success of the inaugural fair at Compton Verney in November, Warwickshire County Council will be holding its second Supported Internships Fair next month.

Taking place on Thursday 14 March 2024, 3pm to 7pm at Eliot Park Innovation Centre in Nuneaton, Warwickshire County Council’s Supported Internships Fair will give young people and their families and carers, along with local businesses and education providers, a first look at new guidance developed to provide improved information on supported internships.

Warwickshire Foster Carer Andrea Wins Getaway on Saturday Night Takeaway!

Little did she know, she was part of a special group of foster families being recognised for their incredible contributions.

Find out more about the A426/A4071 Improvement Scheme in Rugby

Warwickshire County Council has released a new video with further details about the Avon Mill and Hunters Lane Improvement Scheme.

The video, which was filmed at a recent online engagement session can be viewed below.

The Council is looking for feedback on a proposed major transport scheme to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and create better travel choices for residents in Rugby.

Business Ready programme to continue

A leading business support scheme which helps innovative businesses access finance, mentoring, and more will continue after a contract award by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of Warwickshire’s six local authorities.

Work begins on new fire training facility in Rugby

The facility, located on Paynes Lane in Rugby, will provide the ability to create realistic training scenarios where firefighters can learn essential skills in a controlled environment.

Work creating the foundations for the facility began on 26 February 2024, with the build expected to be completed by mid-2024. It will be made up of a series of structures mimicking different types of buildings that can be repeatedly set on fire.

New video campaign offers practical fire safety advice to Warwickshire residents

Officers from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are sharing fire safety tips and advice with the community in a series of Q&A videos.

The videos feature Sara Beirne and Sarah Shepherd from the WFRS Prevention Team and will be published on social media over the next few weeks.