A new energy fund has been established by Warwick District Council and local charity Act on Energy to support vulnerable residents who require emergency heating.

The Warwick Energy Fund offers emergency heating for private residents (owner-occupier or private tenant) in Warwick district who have a broken boiler or are without heating for other reasons. If eligible, any affected resident will be sent up to three electric heaters to help heat their home.

To reduce energy bills, Act on Energy will also be able to provide the affected residents with ongoing support in relation to energy debt management, and access to any grants such as the Warm Homes Local Grant scheme, to retrofit their home and improve its energy efficiency.

If you or someone you know is a private owner occupier or private tenant, live in Warwick district and are currently living without heating, contact Act on Energy by telephone 0800 988 2881 or email: [email protected]

For further information on help and support with energy at home including grants, visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/energyathome

The closure will be in place 24 hours per day, a diversion route for vehicles will be in place (see below), pedestrians and cyclists will be escorted safely through the closure. 

HS2 will be carrying out a programme of utility works on the bridge, including relocation of multiple sets of utilities and highway surfacing works, to return the bridge to its original alignment. To carry out these works the bridge will be closed to create a safe working environment. Working hours will be from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.

For information about alterations to the bus services during the closure please go to: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables 

Burton Green Parish Council recently engaged an Arboricultural Consultant to carry out an inspection of the trees we have taken on at the Burrow Hill car park; their report identified some decay, tip dieback within the upper crown and major deadwood present in the mature oak tree.
 
The oak tree is in a prominent place, and the Parish Council must balance public safety, conservation, and the character of the village. After careful consideration, the Parish Council has contracted Warwickshire County Council Forestry to carry out the recommended works which include the removal of major deadwood and a 2.5 metre crown reduction.
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The works will take place on Thursday 12th February 2026 between 9:30am and 3pm and may continue on Friday 13th if necessary.
 
Residents are kindly requested not to leave cars in the parking spaces near the tree on those days.
 

The top of Red Lane will be closed on 6th January to safely enable the installation of a new telegraph pole. 

As the days get shorter and the weather colder, it’s normal for mental health to feel a little tougher. Worries, anxiety or low mood can affect anyone — you, your friends, your family, your colleagues and your neighbours. The pressures of the past few years have made mental health more important than ever, and many people are struggling quietly.

Wellbeing for Warwickshire is here to help. Working on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, we provide support for adults aged 16+ across the county. Whether you prefer online, phone or in-person support, our friendly teams work with you to find the approach that suits you best, helping you understand the causes of stress or low mood and setting goals to improve your wellbeing.

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood or just finding the winter months harder than usual we can help. Our services include:

• Confidential online counselling, forums, and wellbeing tools
• Drop-in hubs across Warwickshire
• Mental health courses, workshops, and training
• Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line, available 24/7
• One-to-one support and problem-solving sessions
• Community engagement for anyone feeling lonely or isolated

​Don’t wait until mental health struggles make things harder to cope. Reach out today: 0800 616171 or visit wellbeingforwarwickshire.org.uk