WDC Statement - Victoria Park Paddling Pool
It is with much sadness that Warwick District Council has made the difficult decision to close the paddling pool at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa with immediate effect.
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Lead a wellbeing walk near you
Rambler's Wellbeing Walks are England’s largest network of health walks, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle and meet local people in their area.
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Public Engagement launched - 7 August to 14 September
A survey has today been launched to encourage the public, businesses, voluntary and community groups as well as town and parish councils, to share their thoughts on local government reorganisation.
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Resignation of District Councillor - Kenilworth Park Hill
Lara Cron has resigned from their role as a District councillor representing the Warwick District Council Kenilworth Park Hill ward.
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Warwick District Council calls for changes to government’s planning bill
Warwick District Council is calling for changes to the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, citing concerns over losing local control of nature and biodiversity planning including ecological surveys.
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Warwick District Council passes motion relating to response to humanitarian crisis in Gaza and West Bank
Concerns from local residents and weekly vigils taking place in towns across the district have prompted Warwick District Councillors to consider and pass a motion calling for action to be taken.
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VJ Day commemorations in Warwick District
Warwick District will be joining towns and cities across the country on Friday 15 August 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day – Victory over Japan, which marked the end of World War II.
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Warwick District Council agrees preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation
At their Full Council meeting on Wednesday 16 July Warwick District Councillors agreed to a two unitary authority model as their preferred option for the future governance of Warwickshire.
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Engagement exercise on Parade in Leamington has finished
Leamington Transformation Board, the group facilitating plans to transform Parade in Leamington into a potentially traffic-free space, has praised the huge number of responses received.
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Celebrating Creative Community Projects Across Warwick District
Warwick District Council is proud to support local arts organisations making a real impact through creativity.
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Yet again, another quartet of Green Flag Awards for the district’s parks
Warwick District Council and its partners are celebrating once again after the announcement that four local parks and green spaces have received the internationally recognised Green Flag Award.
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Victoria Park paddling pool reopening date confirmed
Warwick District Council is delighted to announce that the refurbished paddling pool at Victoria Park will reopen on Saturday 26 July.
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Resignation of District Councillor - Leamington Clarendon ward
Helen Adkins has resigned from their role as a District councillor representing the Warwick District Council Leamington Clarendon ward.
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Schools out! Free activities and events this summer
The summer holidays don't have to be expensive, with lots of free and low-cost events taking place across the district to keep the kids occupied.
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New children’s activity trail launches in Warwick
A break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning, as the Warwick Military Heritage Network launches its children’s activity trail for the summer holidays.
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EcoFest returns to the Pump Room Gardens
Saturday 30 August 2025 marks the return of the popular EcoFest to Leamington’s Pump Room Gardens.
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New weekly market coming to Leamington Spa’s Holly Walk
Launching Friday 1 August – Celebrate local with fresh produce, unique finds, and independent charm.
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Bowls England to host the 2027 World Bowls Championships
World Bowls is excited to announce that Bowls England will be hosting the 2027 World Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa in England.
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Removal of Holm Oak tree, Jephson Gardens
It is with great sadness that Warwick District Council will be removing a prominent Holm Oak tree from Jephson Gardens on Tuesday 15 July.
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Covent Garden Car Park demolition works
Deconstruction works are set to begin to the Covent Garden Multi-Storey Car Park in the coming week.
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A homely future secured for St Michaels' Place
A Building Preservation Trust charity has been awarded £2,825,000 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the St Michael’s Place project in Warwick.
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Chase Meadow Community Centre benefits from Council grant
Solar panels have been installed on Chase Meadow Community Centre in Warwick with financial support from Warwick District Council.
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Stoneleigh Arms - Recreated
Exciting progress at the Stoneleigh Arms development on Clemens Street, as its future as a creative community hub is about to be sealed, at the site of the former Stoneleigh Arms pub.
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Solar lighting installed in Leamington parks to enhance safety
Solar lighting has been installed in Victoria Park and Mason Avenue in Royal Leamington Spa to enhance the safety of people passing through the parks in the evening.
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Safe Space extends opening times to support the community
Safe Space in Leamington Spa, which offers those who feel vulnerable or in need of support during a night out in Leamington Spa a place to go for support, is now open on Friday and Saturday.
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Kenilworth celebrates anniversary of a Royal Visit
A significant milestone in Kenilworth’s long history will be celebrated this summer as the town comes together to mark the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I’s 19-day visit to Kenilworth Castle.
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Everyone Active to run Oakley School Sports Centre
Leisure operator Everyone Active is now managing Oakley School Sports Centre in Warwick district.
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Council carries out inspections of the district's licensed vehicles
Warwick District Council, working in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Warwickshire Police, recently carried out inspections of the district’s private hire vehicles.
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A Path for our Future survey - thank you
Warwick District Council would like to thank the residents of Kenilworth and users of Abbey Fields for their response to the recent ‘Path for Our Future’ survey.
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Council highlights importance of water safety and learning to swim
This Drowning Prevention Week (14th – 21st June 2025), Warwick District Council is taking active role in the promotion of the lifesaving education which is available locally.
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