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Aston Martin used unlawful helipad at its Warwickshire HQ for five years

14 April 2025
Aston Martin used unlawful helipad at its Warwickshire HQ for five years

Aston Martin used unlawful helipad at its Warwickshire HQ for five years

14 April 2025

The car maker has now been given planning permission for new helipad in a different location.


Government feedback on plans for new unitary council will be confidential

04 April 2025
Government feedback on plans for new unitary council will be confidential

Government feedback on plans for new unitary council will be confidential

04 April 2025

Councils are expecting a letter from London at the end of the month, but details will be kept private.


Controversial 200-acre solar farm gets permission near Wellesbourne

03 April 2025
Controversial 200-acre solar farm gets permission near Wellesbourne

Controversial 200-acre solar farm gets permission near Wellesbourne

03 April 2025

The plans - opposed by many - were approved by Stratford District Council on Wednesday.


Councillor predicts shift in power balance after May’s Warwickshire elections

02 April 2025
Councillor predicts shift in power balance after May’s Warwickshire elections

Councillor predicts shift in power balance after May’s Warwickshire elections

02 April 2025

Changes in national and regional politics could see changes at Warwickshire County Council.


County council facing more questions over £265k a year spend on empty building

31 March 2025
County council facing more questions over £265k a year spend on empty building

County council facing more questions over £265k a year spend on empty building

31 March 2025

The mothballed county office block at Barrack Street, Warwick, was deemed surplus in 2020.


Case made to have elected mayor for whole of Warwickshire

26 March 2025
Case made to have elected mayor for whole of Warwickshire

Case made to have elected mayor for whole of Warwickshire

26 March 2025

Six Warwickshire authorities are set to be disbanded to form new unitary authorities as part of local government reforms.


Stratford councillor who defected to Reform rejects calls for by-election

26 March 2025
Stratford councillor who defected to Reform rejects calls for by-election

Stratford councillor who defected to Reform rejects calls for by-election

26 March 2025

Cllr Sarah Whalley-Hoggins (Reform, Brailes & Compton) announced her defection from the Conservatives last week.


Stratford councillor who defected to Reform predicts party will run new unitary authority

25 March 2025
Stratford councillor who defected to Reform predicts party will run new unitary authority

Stratford councillor who defected to Reform predicts party will run new unitary authority

25 March 2025

Sarah Whalley-Hoggins believes Reform will win lots of seats at the county council elections - but she is not standing.


More average speed cameras will be coming to Warwickshire, says PCC

21 March 2025
More average speed cameras will be coming to Warwickshire, says PCC

More average speed cameras will be coming to Warwickshire, says PCC

21 March 2025

They slow people down, the PCC says, despite them being described “milking cash” from motorists.


‘Mothballed’ Warwickshire County Council office block still costing £265,000 a year

19 March 2025
‘Mothballed’ Warwickshire County Council office block still costing £265,000 a year

‘Mothballed’ Warwickshire County Council office block still costing £265,000 a year

19 March 2025

The office block in Warwick is still not being used.


Reorganising Warwickshire’s councils could cost up to £17m as initial responses are finalised

18 March 2025
Reorganising Warwickshire’s councils could cost up to £17m as initial responses are finalised

Reorganising Warwickshire’s councils could cost up to £17m as initial responses are finalised

18 March 2025

The county’s districts and borough councils prefer a two-council option, according to SDC’s leader.


County’s devolution plan would make Warwickshire part of West Midlands Combined Authority

04 March 2025
County’s devolution plan would make Warwickshire part of West Midlands Combined Authority

County’s devolution plan would make Warwickshire part of West Midlands Combined Authority

04 March 2025

Its draft submission for the government pushes for a single authority which would cut councillor numbers by half.


Car park pollution charging voted down in Stratford as council tax increase agreed

25 February 2025
Car park pollution charging voted down in Stratford as council tax increase agreed

Car park pollution charging voted down in Stratford as council tax increase agreed

25 February 2025

The total council tax bill for 2025-26 for a Band D property will be around £2,380 when all the elements are included.


County shelves plans to change library opening times and make others volunteer run

21 February 2025
County shelves plans to change library opening times and make others volunteer run

County shelves plans to change library opening times and make others volunteer run

21 February 2025

Extra funding has allowed WCC to row back on the cuts it recently agreed for library services.


County sets up panel to help shape future shape of Warwickshire

19 February 2025
County sets up panel to help shape future shape of Warwickshire

County sets up panel to help shape future shape of Warwickshire

19 February 2025

The panel will thrash out options for local government reform in Warwickshire.


Stratford District Council sets aside £800,000 to pay increased NI bill

12 February 2025
Stratford District Council sets aside £800,000 to pay increased NI bill

Stratford District Council sets aside £800,000 to pay increased NI bill

12 February 2025

It is predicted that only about £150,000 of the increased cost will be picked up by government.


Councils concerned about lack of detail on increased night flights at Birmingham Airport

12 February 2025
Councils concerned about lack of detail on increased night flights at Birmingham Airport

Councils concerned about lack of detail on increased night flights at Birmingham Airport

12 February 2025

Solihull’s planning committee approved a scheme to allow a more flights to take off between 11pm and 6am to cater for increased demand.


‘Stratford south-western relief road is a dead duck but new road is needed’

11 February 2025
‘Stratford south-western relief road is a dead duck but new road is needed’

‘Stratford south-western relief road is a dead duck but new road is needed’

11 February 2025

Stratford councillors have been debating whether road building is needed, sustainable and affordable.


Warwickshire agrees cuts to libraries… a day after promoting National Storytelling Week

07 February 2025
Warwickshire agrees cuts to libraries… a day after promoting National Storytelling Week

Warwickshire agrees cuts to libraries… a day after promoting National Storytelling Week

07 February 2025

Sunday opening will be cut to save £50k while another £100,000 of savings will be revealed.


Police need to save £1m - but PCC promises it will not impact officer recruitment

07 February 2025
Police need to save £1m - but PCC promises it will not impact officer recruitment

Police need to save £1m - but PCC promises it will not impact officer recruitment

07 February 2025

Plans are being made to increase the size of the force from 1,122 officers to 1,130.


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