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October 2023 Clerk’s Report

Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible for setting the police budget each year and, with the Chief Constable, decides how it is spent. He also commissions dedicated local support services for victims, as well as funding crime prevention services to address issues such as drug and alcohol misuse, youth crime and anti-social behaviour. Work … Read more

At the Chiltern Railways Community Conference 2023, the Friends of Lapworth Station were presented with the award for “Group of the Year”. After being nominated by others, the final decision came down to members and directors of Chiltern Railways and the Community Rail Network. The group was particularly praised for its community involvement shown by … Read more

Warwick District Council has a duty to divide its area into polling districts and to designate a polling place for each polling district. Warwick District Council also has a duty under the Electoral Administration Act 2006 to review their polling districts and places at least once every five years. The District Council has given notice … Read more

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. The competition runs for 5 weeks from Friday 29 September to Sunday 5 November 2023, which includes October half term. There are two categories: one for those … Read more

You could get free energy saving improvements made to your home if you: are a homeowner in England do not use a gas boiler as your main heating system If you’re eligible, your local council will arrange a home survey to see how your home could be made more energy efficient. They might suggest improvements … Read more

You may be able to get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills. You might get support if your home: has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G – check your EPC is in Council Tax bands A-D in England or A-E in Scotland or Wales – check your Council Tax band … Read more

One year on from the introduction of the new 123+ Waste Collection Service, Warwick District Council is keen to measure the impact of the service both environmentally and in terms of changes to household habits and behaviours. The latest statistics show that since August 2022 the overall recycling rate in the district has increased by almost … Read more

Church Lane will be closed between 20.9.23 – 22.9.23 to safely enable the rebuilding of a hydrant chamber. Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible, a map of the diversion route is below: