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David Lawrence, Local Democracy Reporter

Studley and Shottery could get new 20mph zones

14 February 2023
Studley and Shottery could get new 20mph zones

Studley and Shottery could get new 20mph zones

14 February 2023

Nine councillors across Warwickshire have put forward 20mph schemes to be designed and costed.


£30,000 scheme to help farmers plant more trees in Stratford district

11 February 2023
£30,000 scheme to help farmers plant more trees in Stratford district

£30,000 scheme to help farmers plant more trees in Stratford district

11 February 2023

Farmers are set to be given trees to plant on unproductive parts of their land after a £30,000 scheme was given the backing of councillors.


Council tax is going up by £60... 3.94 per cent increase by Warwickshire County Council

09 February 2023
Council tax is going up by £60... 3.94 per cent increase by Warwickshire County Council

Council tax is going up by £60... 3.94 per cent increase by Warwickshire County Council

09 February 2023

County councillors have agreed to raise their portion of council tax, but not by as much as the government allows.


Warwickshire Police to get extra officers but taxpayers will see bills increase

07 February 2023
Warwickshire Police to get extra officers but taxpayers will see bills increase

Warwickshire Police to get extra officers but taxpayers will see bills increase

07 February 2023

Ten extra police officers, 15 additional call handlers and more specials out on the streets are among the planned benefits for Warwickshire.


Warwickshire plans for fire and rescue service cover during strike action

31 January 2023
Warwickshire plans for fire and rescue service cover during strike action

Warwickshire plans for fire and rescue service cover during strike action

31 January 2023

Contingency plans are being put in place should fire crews across the county take industrial action.


Villagers get six weeks to expand business case for nature reserve

18 January 2023
Villagers get six weeks to expand business case for nature reserve

Villagers get six weeks to expand business case for nature reserve

18 January 2023

Residents are to be given more time to come up with a business plan for a former gravel pit which has been lying dormant for years.


District's share of council tax bill set to increase by £5

17 January 2023
District's share of council tax bill set to increase by £5

District's share of council tax bill set to increase by £5

17 January 2023

Residents look set to face an average £5 increase in their Stratford District Council council tax bill from April.


£500,000 fund to help with cost-of-living crisis in Stratford district

17 January 2023
£500,000 fund to help with cost-of-living crisis in Stratford district

£500,000 fund to help with cost-of-living crisis in Stratford district

17 January 2023

A support fund could be set up by Stratford District Council to help families struggling the most with inflation and interest rate rises.


Rethink green belt land councillors urge as new Local Plan moves to next stage

11 January 2023
Rethink green belt land councillors urge as new Local Plan moves to next stage

Rethink green belt land councillors urge as new Local Plan moves to next stage

11 January 2023

A rethink of green belt zones has been called for during the latest stage of the joint South Warwickshire Local Plan.


Abundance of care homes is putting too much pressure on Stratford's doctors

05 December 2022
Abundance of care homes is putting too much pressure on Stratford's doctors

Abundance of care homes is putting too much pressure on Stratford's doctors

05 December 2022

A large growth in the number of over 65s in the district as well as problems in GP recruitment are causing problems for healthcare.


Fresh hope that Warwickshire quarry will not happen

25 November 2022
Fresh hope that Warwickshire quarry will not happen

Fresh hope that Warwickshire quarry will not happen

25 November 2022

A proposed quarry near Barford may not be a 'done deal' councillors were told.


Warwickshire's autism assessments need to be speeded up

23 November 2022
Warwickshire's autism assessments need to be speeded up

Warwickshire's autism assessments need to be speeded up

23 November 2022

Waiting times for autism assessments need to be slashed by nearly 95 per cent to meet targets.


Warwickshire's £1m average speed cameras 'could half number of accidents'

21 November 2022
Warwickshire's £1m average speed cameras 'could half number of accidents'

Warwickshire's £1m average speed cameras 'could half number of accidents'

21 November 2022

Average speed cameras have been installed on the A435 between Studley and Alcester.


Hefty fine threat if Warwickshire Police fails to employ 1,100 officers by spring

18 November 2022
Hefty fine threat if Warwickshire Police fails to employ 1,100 officers by spring

Hefty fine threat if Warwickshire Police fails to employ 1,100 officers by spring

18 November 2022

Police and crime commissioner said the penalties could be hundreds of thousands of pounds.


Plans for Warwickshire solar farm rejected over urbanisation concerns

01 November 2022
Plans for Warwickshire solar farm rejected over urbanisation concerns

Plans for Warwickshire solar farm rejected over urbanisation concerns

01 November 2022

The plans had been for two sites near Harbury.


Stratford school's housing plan turned down for second time

31 October 2022
Stratford school's housing plan turned down for second time

Stratford school's housing plan turned down for second time

31 October 2022

King Edward VI School had plans for part of its Manor Road sports ground.


Rural jobs boost as new industrial estate given green light near Welford

12 October 2022
Rural jobs boost as new industrial estate given green light near Welford

Rural jobs boost as new industrial estate given green light near Welford

12 October 2022

The plans are for land once used as a nursery business.


Review ordered after Warwickshire children left without new school places

04 October 2022
Review ordered after Warwickshire children left without new school places

Review ordered after Warwickshire children left without new school places

04 October 2022

Warwickshire County Council leader Izzy Seccombe orders a review into school admissions.


Police taking too long to deal with 101 calls

28 September 2022
Police taking too long to deal with 101 calls

Police taking too long to deal with 101 calls

28 September 2022

Average wait time for 101 calls to be answered is eight minutes - too long says Warwickshire Police Commissioner Phillip Seccombe


'More downsides than upsides'

13 September 2022
'More downsides than upsides'

'More downsides than upsides'

13 September 2022

Stratford District Council Conservatives argue against publishing freedom of information requests


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