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Cuts to tips avoided but Warwickshire County Council calls on more government funding in budget talks

By Andy Mitchell - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Feb 2024 | Local News

Plans to cut funding for recycling centres across Warwickshire have been scrapped (image via SWNS)

Warwickshire County Council has agreed a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax - but has avoided a lot of cuts.

BMW driver rescued after trying to drive through flooded road

By James Smith

9th Feb 2024 | Local News

The driver was recused by police and firefighters (image via Kenilworth and Warwick Rural Police)

Emergency services were needed to rescue the driver on Hill Wootton Road, Blackdown, with police and firefighters called to the scene.

Complaints over SEND row to take 'months' to sort out

By Andy Mitchell - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Feb 2024 | Local News

Parents and carers join forces against comments made about SEND provision at Warwickshire County Council (image via LDRS)

Parents likely to be waiting “months rather than weeks” for complaints against three councillors to be resolved.

Independent distillery claims coveted top spot on Tripadvisor

By Amanda Chalmers

8th Feb 2024 | Local News

Warwickshire Gin Company’s tasting experiences are now the ‘Number One Thing To Do In Leamington Spa’ on Trip Advisor (image supplied)

Warwickshire Gin Company’s tasting experiences have shot to the envied top spot thanks to 80 five-star reviews from visitors.

Warwick pancake race to return this February

By James Smith

8th Feb 2024 | Local News

The Globe last year defended its title (image supplied)

Children from eight local primary schools will keep the tradition alive by racing in Warwick’s Market Square.

GALLERY: Parents protest at council offices as SEND row continues

By James Smith

8th Feb 2024 | Local News

Protesters braved the rain to make their feelings known outside Shire Hall today (image via Elissa Novak)

Councillors attending today's budget setting meeting at Warwickshire County Council were met by a large number of protesting parents.

Under-fire councillor says 'vile' TikToker 'needs a kick' over SEND video

By Andy Mitchell - Local Democracy Reporter

8th Feb 2024 | Local News

Cllr Brian Hammersley (left) and Cllr Jeff Morgan (image via Warwickshire County Council webcast)

Cllr Brian Hammersley is one of three members of Warwickshire County Council who are subject to formal complaints following their comments.

No-comment U-turn on SEND storm was 'necessary' says Warwickshire County Council leader

By Andy Mitchell - Local Democracy Reporter

7th Feb 2024 | Local News

Cllr Izzi Seccombe has spoken out following comments from her colleagues about SEND children (image via James Smith and WCC - inset)

Cllr Izzi Seccombe has issued an apology alongside three Conservative councillors after comments about SEND children backfired.

Time running out to have your say on plans to turn council HQ into 150 homes

By James Smith

7th Feb 2024 | Local News

Riverside House will be turned into houses by Homes England (image via Warwick District Council)

Warwick District Council and Homes England launch consultation before planning application for Riverside House is submitted.

Popular soapbox derby returning to South Warwickshire this summer

By James Smith

7th Feb 2024 | Local News

Thousands of spectators headed to Avon Dassett last summer for the soapbox derby (image via pixabay)

The annual Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby will return on 22 June, with entrants given until mid May to put their names down.

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