Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service raises awareness of road safety with unique installation

In 2022, 49 people were injured, 236 people were seriously injured and 19 people were tragically killed on Warwickshire’s roads. Behind every figure is a family who have had their whole lives changed. That’s why to help improve safety across the county, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) are reminding people of dangers and outcomes […]

Cyclists in Warwickshire save 6,984 kg of carbon on National Cycle to Work Day 2023

Staff at Warwickshire County Council have supported National Cycle to Work Day 2023 by ditching their cars for bikes instead. Organised by Cyclescheme, National Cycle to Work Day is the UK’s biggest cycling commuting event. The campaign has been running for 11 years and aims to encourage people all around the country to get on […]

Next generation of women engineers celebrated

Aspiring female engineers have taken inspiration from the opportunities for a rewarding career at Warwickshire County Council on International Women in Engineering Day 2023. To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Warwickshire County Council hosted a networking event on the theme of ‘Making Safety Seen, which is the theme of this years’ Women in Engineering […]

Pedal power saves almost three tonnes of carbon in May 2023, according to Warwickshire County Council

Almost 500 cyclists across Warwickshire came out for Bike Month 2023 in June and collectively saved 2993 Kg of Carbon compared with the same journeys made by car. As part of its partnership with the Love to Ride cycling app, Warwickshire County Council encouraged residents to take part in the Bike Month Challenge during May […]

New Nuneaton highway scheme receives council approval

A new, developer-funded, highways scheme for Nuneaton has received endorsement from Warwickshire County Council. This project will see significant improvements to the junction of Eastboro Way and Crowhill Road ahead of the development of 360 new homes in the area. Both Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet and Full Council this month approved the addition of £4,409,900 […]

Work set to begin on new cycle route in Leamington Spa

Construction of a new cycle route on the Kenilworth Road in Leamington Spa is due to start on Monday 23rd January. The scheme will involve construction of a new cycle track alongside the east side of Kenilworth Road between Binswood Avenue and Northumberland Road and a new signed cycle route along Beauchamp Road and Binswood […]

Preliminary work to start on major road project in Leamington

Preliminary work required for a major upgrade to the Fords Foundry and Queensway roundabouts, as well as the section of Europa Way linking the two, is to begin in the coming weeks and months. The preliminary work includes ground investigations on the embankment adjacent to the Mcdonalds restaurant and exploratory works to identify utility services along the western […]

Over three tonnes of carbon saved during Warwickshire County Council’s Cycle September 2022

Cyclists across Warwickshire have saved over 3,000kg of carbon this September when they got on their bikes and chose active travel for work and leisure. Warwickshire County Council recently joined the Love to Ride family of partner organisations, giving residents, businesses and community groups access to the best rewards and resources that encourage cycling for […]

Warwickshire’s County Council’s highways team gets set for winter

Warwickshire County Council’s highways team is ready for winter weather, according to the council. At the end of each winter, the County’s gritting teams – which treat Warwickshire’s most used roads and the main routes into villages – start to prepare for the following winter. Preparation includes: reviewing performance data and learning from it, buying […]