Following the announcement that archaeological investigations are continuing in Abbey Fields, Warwick District Council is pleased to confirm that the children’s play area in the park has been reopened for the summer holidays.

​The play area has been open at weekends only during the demolition and was initially planned to remain that way until construction had been completed, but with demolition and building work slowed by the discovery of medieval remains on the site, contractors AR Demolition are now able to provide access to the play area during the summer period.

There may be periods when access to the play area will be closed to ensure the safe passage of construction vehicles and material. The Council will endeavour to provide updates on its social media channels whenever such closures will last longer than a few minutes.
Further updates will be provided once work commences on site and the play area returns to weekend only opening until the end of the construction.

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is encouraging bikers to sign up for FREE BikeSafe motorcycle skills training.# 
Bikers can get instant access to the training that can be used either as a skills refresher for more experienced bikers, to help identify potential gaps in your knowledge if you haven’t had much training, or to provide a good overview of the skills needed for newer bikers. As well as hazard awareness, the training covers corners and overtaking, junctions, and filtering.
 
Those who complete the training will also be entered into a FREE prize draw to win biker related goodies.
 
For those who prefer to learn face to face, there are a few remaining spaces available on BikeSafe at Leek Wootton in Warwickshire on 1, 8 and 15 October.  The July, August and September courses are now fully booked but there is a waiting list if these are the only dates you can do. 
The in-person BikeSafe courses are designed to improve your knowledge and skills in a relaxed classroom environment before taking to the road on your motorbike to ride some of the more challenging routes through Warwickshire.  You will be observed by a highly skilled professional police motorcyclist who will then provide feedback and information to improve your skills further to help you stay as safe as possible, whilst most importantly, maximising your enjoyment of your time on your bike.
  
The FREE BikeSafe training and prize draw entry is available here:
https://bikesafe.co.uk/warwickshire/skilful-safe-seen
 
To attend a BikeSafe course in person at Leek Wootton in Warwickshire please follow the link to see available dates https://bit.ly/3PW989E  The course is subsidised and costs just £65 for a full day. More information about BikeSafe can be found here Warwickshire Police - BikeSafe
 
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership also offers free Biker Down courses.  For more information and dates click Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service Events | Eventbrite
 

Residents living in Warwick District could be eligible for funding of up to £10,000 to make essential repairs or safety improvements to their homes.

Administered by HEART (a partnership of Warwickshire Local Authorities) the Warmer and Safer Home grant scheme is available to owner occupiers, who have been living in their property for a minimum of three years and are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Universal Credit
• Income Support or Income Related Employment or Support Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Job Seekers Allowance
• Child Tax Credit

 
The funding could cover a wide a range of works from addressing security issues such as broken windows or doors or lack of hygiene facilities to improving safety in the home such electrical, gas or fire hazards or prevention of trips or falls. The scheme also includes measures to provide heating in cold homes or to repair or renew defective boilers. 
Those wishing to find out more about Warmer and Safer Homes (WASH) grants should contact the HEART team who are based at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
Email/Website HEARTsouthteam@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Tel 02476 376299

As part of the utility diversion works, HS2 needs an additional road closure to install a new sewer which requires significant machinery and a deep excavation in the highway.
To carry out the work, HS2 will close the road to create a safe working environment. A fully signposted diversion will be in place, with access for pedestrians, cyclists, homes and businesses throughout.
12 June 2023 to 24 June 2023 Cromwell Lane will be closed from 9am to 3pm.
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/road-closure-cromwell-lane-burton-green/

Following the recent Local Elections and subsequent Council meeting, the Green party and the Labour party have established a Cabinet to lead the Council collaboratively.
The political composition of the Council is

• Green Party (14 seats)
• Labour (11 seats)
• Liberal Democrats (10 seats)
• Conservative (6 seats)
• Whitnash Residents Association (Independent) (3 seats)

There is no overall control of the Council.

Leader of the Council: Cllr Ian Davison
Deputy Leader of the Council: Cllr Chris King 
Chairman of the Council: Cllr Sidney Syson
Vice-Chairman of the Council: Cllr Robert Margrave

The group leaders of the groups at Warwick District Council are

• Green Party - Councillor Ian Davison 
• Labour - Councillor Chris King
• Liberal Democrat - Councillor Alan Boad
• Conservative - Councillor Andrew Day
• Whitnash Residents Association (Independent) - Councillor Judy Falp

Warwick District Council’s Portfolio Holders and Committee Chairmen have been confirmed as follows:
Portfolio Area Name                                   Portfolio Holder
Climate Change                                              Councillor Kennedy
Arts & Economy                                              Councillor Billiald
Safer Communities, Leisure & Environment         Councillor Hunt
Housing                                                        Councillor Wightman
Neighbourhood                                               Councillor Roberts
Place                                                             Councillor King
Resources                                                      Councillor Chilvers
Transformation                                               Councillor J Harrison
Strategic Leadership                                        Councillor Davison