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.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) focused on key priorities at Tuesday’s 24 September Council meeting, including keeping Warwickshire communities safe, supporting vulnerable young people, expanding school capacity and advancing greener public transport options.
Warwickshire County Council’s Councillor Grant Fund open for applications
We are inviting community and voluntary groups across the county to apply for the Councillor Grant Fund.
Each of the 57 councillors in Warwickshire is allocated £8,000 annually to support small-scale projects within their areas.
Residents who are passionate about helping others are invited to get involved in a volunteering opportunity to become Food Champions across Warwickshire.
Food Champions from last year went on to complete the training and have since been helping to support and deliver local food projects across the county.
Young people create new community mural in Lillington
This summer, young people from Lillington came together to create a brand-new mural at Lillington Youth Centre on Crown Way.
The project engaged local young people in creating something fresh and vibrant for the community, while also highlighting the positive role the youth centre plays in their lives.
Local business in Rugby thrives following free business support
A business in Rugby is bringing a dose of creativity to the town after receiving free business support from the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Warwickshire County Council.
Creating a diverse workforce this National Inclusion Week
National Inclusion Week is running up to 29 September, celebrates inclusion and raises awareness of the action taken to create inclusive and diverse workplaces.
The theme for National Inclusion Week 2024 is ‘impact matters’, a chance to recognise the positive benefits of a diverse workforce.
Last chance to share your views to help shape the recovery of nature in Warwickshire
There’s just a few days to go to give your views on how to help shape the recovery of nature in Warwickshire. The public engagement period closes on Sunday 29 September 2024.
Don’t miss out on early years education funding for your child
We are sharing this news as a reminder to all eligible parents and carers to ensure they access this funding.
Two new entitlements have been introduced this year giving working parents of children from the age of nine months access to 15 hours of funded childcare a week and eligible working parents of two-year-olds access to up to 15 hours per week of free childcare or early education from the term after their child turns two.
