Warwick council roundup: new community centre, travellers and SEND councillors cleared

By James Smith 22nd Jun 2024

An artist's impression of how the new community centre would look (image via business case / WDC)
An artist's impression of how the new community centre would look (image via business case / WDC)

Here is a roundup of the biggest decisions that have been made by the local councils in the last month.

And for more local planning decisions, keep an eye out for our weekly updates published every weekend.

Warwick District Council

Warwick District Council's former HQ can now be demolished after prior approval was given.

Warwick District Council's spend on tackling homelessness is up by "about 500 per cent" amid a surge in cases. 

The council has taken enforcement action to prevent further development on a site on Henley Road near the M40.

A Warwick pub has been given the green light to keep its outdoor seating for another two years.

Senior councillors have backed a business plan which could help bring a much-needed community centre to Warwick.

Riverside House is set to be knocked down (image via WDC)

Warwickshire County Council

Complaints against three Warwickshire councillors over comments made on SEND provision have been dismissed. 

The Conservative leader of Warwickshire County Council has been challenged to clarify her stance on three under-fire councillors before the general election.

Warwickshire County Council is still dealing with the fallout from the SEND row (image by James Smith)

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