Plans approved for a new shared walking and cycling path across Abbey Fields
Plans for a new continuous shared use path across Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, have been approved by Cabinet at their meeting on 29 April.
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Last chance to benefit from a free home energy survey
Residents looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes with measures such as air source heat pumps, solar panels and insulation are urged to apply for a free home energy assessment.
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Solar panels installed at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre
Solar panels have been installed at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, with more panels planned to be installed following essential roof repairs.
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Council to appoint new operators for electric vehicle charging
Warwick District Councillors at their Cabinet meeting on 27 November, approved the recommendation to seek a new operator for electric vehicle (EV) charging in the council’s off-street car parks.
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Warm Homes Local Grant helping households stay warm and reduce energy bills
Warwick District Council has 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.
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Next steps for shared use path in Abbey Fields
A shared use path for walking, wheeling and cycling through Abbey Fields will now proceed to a detailed design stage following agreement from councillors.
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Go Renewable programme helps households find the right renewable energy solution for their home
Warwick District Council, in partnership with Go Renewable, has launched an innovative pilot programme aimed at helping local homeowners explore and install low-carbon technologies.
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Royal Spa Centre benefits from lighting upgrade
A complete LED lighting upgrade to Leamington’s Royal Spa Centre is set to reduce the building’s electricity use by 30%.
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Improving the energy efficiency of Jubilee House, Kenilworth
A range of measures have been installed at Jubilee House in Kenilworth to greatly improve the building’s energy efficiency.
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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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Solar mats installed on refuse and recycling vehicles
Solar mats have recently been installed on the Council’s 20 refuse and recycling vehicles, in a move which could reduce carbon emissions by around 1.3 tonnes per vehicle, per year.
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Solar panels installed at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre
New photovoltaic solar panels have recently been installed on the roof of Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, providing clean energy to power the building’s swimming facilities.
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Have your say on a shared-use path in Abbey Fields
A ‘Path for Our Future’ public consultation is inviting residents of Kenilworth to have their say on a new proposal for a cycle path through Abbey Fields.
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Relaunch of Local Climate Engagement Programme builds on community insights
The South Warwickshire Local Climate Engagement Programme is being relaunched to support rural communities to tackle climate change and restore nature.
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Council publicly supports Parliamentary Bills to help UK achieve climate targets
At their meeting on 18 December 2024, Warwick District Councillors voted unanimously to publicly reiterate their support for two Parliamentary Bills that will help achieve climate and nature targets.
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Council sets framework for improving energy efficiency of housing stock
At their Cabinet meeting on Thursday 5 December councillors gave their approval for a new Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Framework for the district’s Council homes.
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Community groups across Warwick District encouraged to apply for thermal imaging camera loan scheme
Warwick District Council is inviting local constituted community groups from across Warwick District to take part in a thermal imaging camera loan scheme.
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EcoFest returns for its 5th year
Saturday 31 August 2024 marks the return of the popular EcoFest to Leamington’s Pump Room Gardens.
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Council launches ambitious low-cost low carbon energy strategy
At their Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 10 July councillors gave their unanimous approval for an ambitious carbon reduction programme.
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Capture all things bright, beautiful, great and small in new photography competition
Photography enthusiasts and those with a keen eye for nature are encouraged to take part in Warwick District Council’s new biodiversity photography competition, for the chance to win a £100 voucher.
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No Mow May – a blooming success!
We’re halfway through the month, and the benefits of No Mow May are already visible across Warwick District.
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No Mow May 2024 - it's a growing trend!
Warwick District Council is committed to No Mow May and having had the time to reflect on and resolve the issues encountered last year, is bringing it back again this year.
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Council’s new Biodiversity Action Programme agreed
A new programme recognising the need to improve and enhance biodiversity in Warwick District has just been agreed.
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Natural displays of spring bulbs across Warwick District
A spectacle of snowdrops is bringing pleasure to visitors of St Nicholas Park in Warwick.
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More trees planted through successful farming partnership
Thousands of new trees and hedgerows are once again set to be planted across Warwick District this winter thanks to a successful partnership with the farming community.
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Energy saving lighting to be installed at St Peter’s car park
New generation LED lighting will be installed at St Peter’s car park from 10 January 2024, bringing energy saving and carbon reduction measures to the multi-storey car park.
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Green Homes Grants available for low-income properties in 2024
Residents in private properties in Warwick District that do not currently heat their home using mains gas central heating, can apply for funding to improve the energy efficiency of their home.
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New trees to be planted for National Tree Week 2023
Warwick District Council is marking National Tree Week with an invitation to residents of Rowington and Hampton Magna to join community tree planting events taking place in their villages.
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Climate Action Score Card Ranking
Climate Emergency UK has released a league table of all UK Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plans, with Warwick District Council ranked 7th out of all participating District and Borough Councils, with a score of 47%.
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Spring planting will be more bee friendly
The clocks haven’t gone back yet, but Warwick District Council’s Green Spaces team is already making plans for the floral displays that will appear in our parks next spring.
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Capture the wonders of nature in Warwick District in a new photography competition
Photography enthusiasts and those with a keen eye for nature are encouraged to take part in Warwick District Council’s new biodiversity photography competition, for the chance to win a £100 voucher.
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Woodland Management plans to provide long-term protection for Leam Valley Nature Reserve
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Warwick District Council’s joint Woodland Management programme continues this autumn with work scheduled at the Leam Valley Nature Reserve.
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Motionhouse set to perform ‘WILD’ at EcoFest
Leamington-based internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse will be thrilling visitors at this year’s EcoFest with two performances of their hugely popular outdoor production, WILD.
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Home Energy Help for all now available
Residents in Warwick District looking to reduce their energy bills and improve the energy efficiency of their home can now access a range of specialist help and support from local energy experts.
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Farmers invited to plant new trees on their land
Warwick District Council is strongly encouraging local farmers to make an application for free trees to plant on their land later this year ahead of this week’s deadline.
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EcoFest returns to the Pump Room Gardens
Saturday 2 September 2023 marks the return of the popular EcoFest to Leamington’s Pump Room Gardens.
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Further public consultation on Warwick Net Zero Carbon Development Plan Document
People are invited to share their views on the proposed main modifications made to Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Carbon Development Plan Document (DPD).
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Planning for the future of electric vehicles in South Warwickshire
The future of electric vehicle (EV) charging in South Warwickshire is one step closer to being secured.
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New cycle path proposed for Abbey Fields
A new shared cycle path providing sustainable connectivity for residents in Kenilworth is being proposed by Warwick District Council and will soon be subject to a public consultation.
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Ground-breaking planning policy document aiming to tackle climate change one step closer to becoming a reality
A public examination of the Council’s Net Zero Carbon Development Plan Document will take place next week, bringing the ground-breaking planning policy document one step closer to being implemented.
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Council partners with farming network to plant thousands of new trees
Thousands of new trees and hedgerows are set to be planted across Warwick District thanks to a new partnership with the farming community.
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New programme engaging with rural communities on climate change
A new programme to empower rural communities and give them a voice for local climate action is underway across South Warwickshire.
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Commonwealth Games Legacy Trees Planted to mark National Tree Week
This year’s National Tree Week is being marked in Warwick District by planting two commemorative trees to celebrate the district’s involvement in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Warwick gets thirty new cherry trees to celebrate more than thirty years of being twinned with Verden in Germany
Thirty “twinning trees” have been planted in St Nicholas Park to celebrate a partnership of more than thirty years between Warwick and its twin town of Verden in Germany.
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COP27 event inspires community action
Community groups, residents and local organisations came together at the weekend to inspire and lead the way in taking local action on climate change at Warwick District Council’s COP27 event.
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COP27 in Warwick District - think global, act local
Warwick District Council is inviting local residents interested in reducing their carbon impact to a community event at the Town Hall in Leamington next month.
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New permanent cycle parking in Leamington
New cycle parking infrastructure is being installed in Royal Leamington Spa town centre to provide safe and accessible places for visitors to securely park their bikes.
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Popular EcoFest event returns for its third year
Saturday 3 September 2022 marks the return of the popular EcoFest to Leamington’s Pump Room Gardens.
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Heart of England Forest receives £499,446 from the Trees Call to Action Fund
Heart of England Forest and ‘#Defra Heart of England: growing momentum, capacity, skills, and trees’ has been awarded a grant from the £6 million Trees Call to Action Fund.
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The search is on for South Warwickshire's Climate Champions
Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils are on the lookout for South Warwickshire’s Climate Champions.
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People’s Inquiry Panel on Climate Change reconvenes one year on
Warwick District’s People’s Inquiry Panel on Climate Change reconvened on 24 February for an update on the Council’s climate change work since the panel gave its series of recommendations last year.
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Grant awarded to help low-income households out of fuel poverty
Dozens of homes in the district will have permanently reduced fuel bills and more energy efficient homes thanks to a successful government funding bid by Warwick District Council.
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Warwickshire businesses are encouraged to join the race to Net Zero
Small to medium-sized businesses across Warwickshire are being supported by the County and District Councils to achieve Net Zero emissions as part of a new and free webinar series.
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Help available for residents impacted by energy price increases
Local charity Act On Energy are available to provide advice and support.
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Council acknowledges scoring of Climate Change Action Plan
Climate Emergency UK has released their league table of all UK Council’s climate emergency action plans, with Warwick District Council tabling 47th out of 181 Councils.
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Come and find out how to have a Sustainable(ish) Christmas!
Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon District Council are inviting residents to join a free webinar on Wednesday 17 November 2021 with sustainable author and speaker Jen Gale.
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Council delivers on commitment to divest funds from fossil fuels
With the COP26 summit in full swing this week, Warwick District Council has confirmed it has fulfilled its climate emergency commitment to divest from equity funds which incorporate fossils fuels.
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Data shows we must all play our part to improve air quality
Air quality data from outside five schools in Warwick District shows that an idling engine in Leamington can have an impact on young children’s health as far afield as Barford.
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Council asks for public views on Net Zero Carbon planning policy
Following the endorsement by Cabinet on 8 July, Warwick District Council is set to ask the public for their views on whether all new homes built in the district will be required to be Net Zero Carbon.
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Councils reaffirm their commitment to tackling climate change
Next week Stratford and Warwick District Councillors will be considering a report which paves the way for the Councils to jointly refocus and intensify their work to respond to the climate emergency.
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Local school children lead the way for Clean Air Day
Hundreds of local school children lead the way towards a greener future by taking part in Clean Air Day on Thursday 17 June.
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Warwick District People’s Climate Change Inquiry releases recommendations
Following three months of evidence gathering and deliberations, members of the Warwick District People’s Inquiry into Climate Change will be announcing their recommendations.
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Positive start for Climate Change Inquiry
One month in, the People’s Inquiry panel is making good progress in its quest to tackle this issues surrounding climate change in Warwick District.
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Work begins for Warwick District’s Climate Change Inquiry
An independent group of local people will begin a three-month inquiry into how to address the issues of climate change in Warwick District.
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Warwick District people’s inquiry on climate change
Local representatives are being sought to make up a panel for a Warwick District People’s Inquiry on Climate Change.
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Council Tax referendum statement
Warwick District Council has cancelled the planned meeting for Wednesday 25 March.
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Warwick District Council gives green light for ‘Climate Emergency’ Referendum
A referendum is to be held on 7 May.
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Warwick District’s Climate Emergency Action Programme
All Party Statement from Group Leaders
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Warwick District Council declares a climate emergency
At the first meeting of the new Full Council, Councillors have unanimously agreed for Warwick District Council to declare a ‘climate emergency’.