Corporate Strategy achievements
Over the last two years there have been several successes, some of which briefly include:
- Range of energy efficiency measures have and continued to be rolled out across civic buildings.
- Secured £2.42m from the Government’s Warm Homes Plan to help households save money on their energy bills and deliver cleaner heat to their homes.
- More social housing has been added to the Council’s Housing Revenue Account which have an EPC A rating.
- Wave 3 funding of £1.3m has been secured to support the retrofit and decarbonisation of Council housing.
- Net Zero Carbon DPD approved and implemented.
- Recycling rates remain strong, and the quality of recycling material is high.
- Secured £90.2m investment zone funding, in conjunction with the West Midlands Combined Authority, which will ensure investment can help underpin key projects and priorities in the district.
- In partnership with Bowls England, Leamington will be hosting the World Finals in 2027, which will support the district’s tourism and hospitality sector.
- Change Programme has delivered and continues to deliver financial efficiencies to support the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
- Digital transformation has gathered pace with more services now online making it easier for customers to do business with the Council.
- Community Wardens have secured multiple successes in partnership with the Police, to tackle anti-social behaviour.
- Strengthened the oversight and performance of complaints management.
- Housing asset compliance is now 99.4% with a confidence rating of 97%.
- General Fund Asset Management has been agreed, which will help drive improved community and commercial benefits from the assets owned by the Council.