Warwickshire Council promote active travel routes back to school
As they prepare to return to school, children and young people are being encouraged to choose active travel for the new school year by Warwickshire County Council. The council is encouraging all families and young people to consider travelling actively – walking, cycling and rolling. To support families and young people travelling safely and actively, […]
Work is set to begin on Phase 2 of new cycle route in Leamington Spa
Cyclists in Kenilworth and Leamington will soon have a new cycle way to travel on as Warwickshire County Council’s flagship cycle route is poised to take an important new step forward. The second phase of construction of a new cycle route on the Kenilworth Road in Leamington Spa is due to start on Monday 4th September. […]
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 […]