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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 the natural environment and have offered to help prepare the LNRS by reaching out their members and contacts.

The LNRS is a key strategy that will outline a roadmap for restoring and improving Warwickshire’s natural environment ensuring that it is sustainable now and for future generations.

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Boost for community food projects as Food Champions complete training

17 Warwickshire residents have completed a series of training sessions with the Council ready to help deliver food projects across the county and to become ambassadors for the Warwickshire Food Strategy.

11 of the residents were welcomed into their new volunteer roles as Warwickshire Food Champions at a recent event in Shire Hall.

Representatives from the Council were also in attendance at the event to thank the residents in person for volunteering their time to this initiative, and to present each resident with certificates for completing the training.

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Have your say on Community Safety concerns in Warwickshire so they can be tackled together

People who live, work or study in the county are being encouraged to have their say on how they feel about community safety in a survey by the Safer Warwickshire Partnership.

The survey will help to shape the work of the partnership, which includes representatives from Warwickshire’s councils, Fire and Rescue service, Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Probation Service, Health, and charitable organisations.

The survey will ask people to give their views about current community safety issues, to find out about any concerns.

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Close to 93,000 miles travelled by Warwickshire cyclists in May

Almost 500 Cyclists across Warwickshire came out for Bike Month 2024 in May and collectively cycled a total of 92,931 miles across the month.

As part of its partnership with the Love to Ride cycling app, the Council encouraged residents to take part in the Bike Month Challenge during the month of May, with residents getting on their bikes and rising to the challenge!

Read how they got on here

“Finn Jones Was Here” by Simon James Green receives the Warwickshire Junior Book Award 2024 as voted by primary school students

Primary school pupils from across the county enjoyed a great reading celebration which saw a book of their choosing crowned winner of the Warwickshire Junior Book Award 2024.

Year 5 and 6 pupils gave their stamp of approval to award-winning author Simon James Green and his book “Finn Jones Was Here” in the annual award hosted by Warwickshire Schools Library Service (WSLS).

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Warwickshire expands innovative trial to enhance support for learners with special educational needs and disabilities

Schools in South Warwickshire will soon benefit from a new support and training programme designed to help them better meet the needs of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This innovative approach aims to improve practices and foster collaboration among mainstream schools. After a successful trial in Rugby and a similar initiative in Bedworth, this programme is now being extended to include schools in South Warwickshire.

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Join Stockingford and Lillington libraries this Saturday to enjoy free Summer Reading Challenge launch events

Residents are being invited to attend two free Summer Reading Challenge launch events, taking place at Stockingford Library and Lillington Library, on Saturday 13 July.

At the free launch events, which take place between 11am to 4pm, visitors can get involved in creative activities and workshops, as well as free drop-in events for 4-11 year olds and their families.

Free creative art packs will also be available for children signing up to the Summer Reading Challenge on the day, and free lunches will be provided by the Warwickshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme whilst stocks last.

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Less than a week to tell Warwickshire Adult and Community Learning how you would like to learn!

Are you interested in learning something new?

A Warwickshire adult education service for people aged 19+ wants to hear from anyone looking to brush up skills, find a hobby or try something new.

Our Adult and Community Learning (ACL) service is seeking public input to shape its course offerings for the 2024/25 academic year. A short survey to find out more about people’s interests and learning preferences is running until 14 July and the public are invited to share their views.

Find out how here

Kenilworth Town Council

We are keen to receive your feedback and listen to residents ideas. Let us know how we can best keep you updated with news and information.

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