Warwick District News
Warwick District Council wishes to inform the public that the section of footpath between the construction site for the new Abbey Fields Swimming Pools and the lake will be closed from Monday 15 to Friday 26 April.
This is to allow for the installation of a replacement path to improve access for park users while the building work for the new swimming facilities is in progress.
Please note that it will not be possible to cross Abbey Fields directly via the duck feeding station to and from Abbey Hill, Castle Farm, Abbey End, Castle Hill and the High Street during this time.
The temporary toilets will also be closed on these dates.
The Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
10 April 2024
New Council Customer Service Hub opens its doors.
Warwick District Council’s Customer Service Operations have officially relocated to the Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa.
The new hub which opened to the public on Tuesday 9 April, offers local residents in person support and advice on a range of Council services.
There are also private areas available for those needing a one-to-one meeting with a member of staff.
Open from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm the new facilities are a welcome addition to the existing services located within the historic building, which include the public library, visitor information centre, theatre box office, art gallery and café.
All customers wishing to visit the District Council in person should now come to the Royal Pump Rooms, following the closure of the Riverside House HQ.
The Council’s administrative offices at Saltisford, Warwick and Leamington Town Hall are not open or accessible for public enquiries.
Correspondence for Warwick District Council should be sent to the new registered address, Town Hall, Parade, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4AT.
Warwick District Council
3 November 2023
NEWS
Warwick District shines bright for Diwali
Last weekend's start of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, was marked by a special event in Leamington Spa attended by hundreds of Warwick District residents.
Members of the Indian community were joined by representatives from local businesses, faith groups and dignitaries in a harmonious celebration of unity and cultural diversity as the Happy Diwali light was switched on at the top of the Parade.
Warwick District shines brightly at Diwali event
Councillors decide future of Abbey Fields swimming
Last night’s Cabinet agreed that the project to redevelop the swimming pools should proceed subject to the recommendations made by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and gaining final approval from Full Council on 15 November.
Abbey Fields swimming pool project
Climate Action Score Cards 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%.
The Council also scored the highest amongst all Councils in Warwickshire.
Climate Action Score Card ranking
Biodiversity photography competition ends this Sunday
You have until this Sunday to give us your best shot at capturing the theme of Biodiversity in Warwick District for the chance to win a £100 voucher.
There's also a young person's category for those aged 17 and under, so if your young ones love to snap their pictures whilst out and about - send them to us, you might just win £100!
Biodiversity photography competition
Abbey End War Memorial improvements
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, a partnership between Warwick District Council, Kenilworth Town Council and the Kenilworth Lions has seen improved access and landscaping in and around the town's War Memorial.
Funding from the Kenilworth Lions charity has enabled a ramp to be installed to allow wheelchair users access to take part in the services and lay wreaths.
Abbey End War Memorial improvements
Tell us what you think of your polling station
There's just one week left to give us your views on your current polling station.
📍 Is it in the right location?
♿ Is it accessible?
🔏 Does it provide enough privacy when casting your vote?
Let us know by completing our short survey.
Changes to postal and proxy voting in elections
From 31 October, changes to voting by post and proxy were introduced.
For voting by post, you can now apply online. You also need to reapply for a postal vote every three years.
For proxy voting, there are limits to how many people you can act as a proxy for. You can also apply online for some types of proxy vote.
Changes to postal and proxy voting
Finished with your pumpkin for Halloween? 🎃
Lots of animals love to eat pumpkins! Why not donate your carved pumpkins to a local farm for their feed?
Alternatively, you can chop it up so it fits inside your food caddy. Please don't place it on top of or next to your food caddy, as it won't be taken.
EVENTS
Bonfire and firework events in Warwick District
Date | 3 - 27 November 2023
Time | Various
Location | Across Warwick District
A number of officially organised bonfire and firework events are taking place across the District. A list of registered events is available on our website.
Bonfire and firework events in Warwick District
Leamington Christmas Market
Date | 5 November 2023
Time | 10am - 5pm
Location | Parade, Leamington Spa
Join us for a delightful celebration of the Christmas season with over 80 stalls filled with everything you need for the perfect Christmas.
Treat your tastebuds to the mouth watering street food available and indulge in a variety of culinary delights.
MELTDOWN: Trash to Treasure
Date | 4 November 2023
Time | 1pm - 5pm
Location | Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa
Watch sculpture making in action at a mobile metal foundry in the Pump Room Gardens. Witness the creation process live as six artists turn molten metal into sculpture!
Nagar Kirtan Procession
Date | 5 November 2023
Time | 11am - 2pm
Location | Gurdwara Sahib, Leamington Spa
Nagar Kirtan is a traditional Sikh custom involving the processional singing of holy hymns throughout the community.
Gurdwara Leamington and Warwick will be celebrating the 555th birth anniversary of the founder of the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, with the Nagar Kirtan procession around the neighbourhood of the Gurdwara Sahib forming part of the celebrations.
Remembrance Services
Date | 12 November 2023
Time | Various
Location | Across Warwick District
Remembrance Day services and parades will be taking place across the District, commemorating the efforts, achievements and sacrifices that were made in past wars.
Leamington - 10.35am to 11.25am, Parade
Warwick - 9.50am to 11.15am, Church Street
Kenilworth - 10.15am to 11.30am, Abbey Fields
Whitnash - 10am, St Margaret's Church
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Warwick District Council have released details about the noise app that people can use to record noise nuisance. This information is then sent to WDC to investigate. Please follow the details on the leaflet below. Any evidence gathered can then be used by the Environmental Protection department at WDC.