Councillor Ray Watkin has informed the Council that he is stepping down from the Council. Click here for the Notice of Vacancy.
Ray has been valuable member of the Council and he will be missed - the Council would like to thank him in particular for the huge amount of work he undertook over the past three years as part of the team who built the Council's successful Neighbourhood Development Plan. If you are interested in applying to be a Councillor on the Parish Council please contact the Clerk for more information. Homeowners, landlords and private tenants in Warwick District are encouraged to apply for funding to improve the energy efficiency of their home through the Green Homes Grants scheme.
Funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and delivered by the Council’s delivery partner E.ON with support from Act On Energy, the scheme aims to help improve the energy efficiency of low income private households in the District with free improvements to their home including solar PV panels, insulation and air source heat pumps. Over 60 properties in the District have already progressed with the scheme, with many more looking to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their bills. To be eligible, residents must:
Funding for owner/occupiers is provided up to a maximum of £10,000 per property subject to the terms and conditions of the grant, with the work carried out by a Trustmark registered contractor. Private tenants whose income meets the eligibility criteria are also encouraged to apply with the support and involvement of their landlord. Tenants are advised to speak to their landlords first to ascertain the energy performance rating of the property, to ensure it meets the eligibility criteria. If landlords are unsure of the energy performance rating, the tenants are still encouraged to apply. There is no cost to the tenant, with landlords required to contribute a third of the cost with a maximum grant of £5,000 per property. Landlords will benefit from the scheme by having a more energy efficient property, which will help meet future minimum EPC rating requirements. Their tenants should also benefit financially and will be less likely to struggle with paying rent and utilities during the current cost of living crisis. Applications are being made through local charity Act On Energy, with E.ON Energy Solutions carrying out the installations. For more information about the scheme including details on how to apply, visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/greenhomesgrants or call Act On Energy on 0800 988 2881 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). A cost of living support directory has recently been produced by the District Council, signposting residents to government and local support packages, as well as organisations that are able to offer advice during this difficult time. Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is working in partnership with HS2 Ltd to build the new high-speed railway in your area. BBV will be holding a drop in event at Kenilworth Community Centre on Tuesday 27th September between 2pm and 5pm.
At this drop-in event, you will be able to:
If you have a question about HS2 or their works, please contact the HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected] Warwick District continues to mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her State Funeral on Monday, with a number of community gatherings and opportunities to pay tribute to Her Majesty taking place across the district.
Book of Condolence The Queen’s Book of Condolence remains open to visitors in the Royal Pump Rooms on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. The book will be closed on Monday 19 September for the State Funeral, reopening for one more day on Tuesday 20 September. At 5pm on this day, the Chair of Warwick District Council, Councillor Mini Kaur Mangat, will close the book on behalf of the residents of the district. The book will then be passed to officers for binding and submission to the County Records Office, and the Chair will inform His Majesty the King of its location. Floral tributes Those who wish to lay flowers or plants to mark Her Majesty’s death can visit the following official locations:
Funeral and Remembrance Services Councillors and officers from Warwick District Council will be joining the nation to observe a one minute’s silence at 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the Queen’s funeral to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, as part of a shared national moment of reflection. Services of commemoration and thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II taking place on Sunday 18 September include:
The following venues will be open to the public to watch the broadcast of the funeral on Monday 19 September.
Service changes and closures The Council Offices, Everyone Active Leisure Centres, The Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum and Spa Centre will be closed on Monday 19 September. Essential services including waste and recycling collections, street cleansing and public toilets and those to support the vulnerable will continue, though there will be a pause in operations while the funeral service is taking place. Warwick Market Following the cancellation last week Warwick Market will take place on Saturday 17 September from 9am to 3pm with traders and visitors observing a two-minute silence at 12 noon to pause and reflect on the life of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Further updates on the district’s arrangements for this period are available on the Warwick District Council website. Ends Dozens of buildings in our district, not normally accessible to the public are set to open their doors for Heritage Open Days.
This year’s event, which is part of England’s biggest heritage festival will take place from 9 to 18 September with 37 local venues taking part. Amongst the highlights of this year’s event are a guided walk around Warwick’s ‘secret spaces’, a literary tour of Leamington and an opportunity to visit the archives of the County Records Office. Many of the district’s churches will be open with volunteers on hand to show visitors around their fascinating interiors designed by the leading architects and artists of the day. Other popular local attractions including Packwood House, Baddesley Clinton House, the Guy’s Cliffe Centre and Walled Garden, Bagot’s Castle and Hill Close Gardens will all be offering free admission at limited times during the festival. A booklet listing all the venues taking part and opening times is available from libraries and visitor information centres. Further information is available on the Heritage Open Days and Warwick District Council websites. |
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