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We are now closed for the Bank Holiday weekend until Tuesday 5 May. ➡️ For emergency contacts and service information, visit https://orlo.uk/06yHt ♻️ There are no changes to refuse and recycling collections

We’re reviewing our Sexual Entertainment Establishment Statement of Licensing Policy (2026–2031) and we’d like your views. The draft policy explains how the Council will make decisions about sexual entertainment venues in the district. Consultation closes: 10 June 2026

Our Bereavement Services team is inviting the community to an open day at Oakley Wood Crematorium on Saturday 9 May from 10am to 1pm. Read more: https://orlo.uk/5KRFH

Plans for a new continuous shared use path across Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, have been approved by Cabinet at their meeting on 29 April. Read more: https://orlo.uk/dNjPY

#WDCTrivia: Did you know that ‘Ghost Town’ by The Specials was recorded in Leamington? Woodbine Street Recording Studio was established by John Rivers who bought the house and converted the cellar into a recording studio.

#WDCTrivia: The Abbey of St. Mary the Virgin was once one of the largest and wealthiest Augustinian houses in the Midlands when it stood in Kenilworth. All that remains of the Abbey following its surrender to Henry VIII can be seen and explored in Abbey Fields.

Take part in the City Nature Challenge! 🦋 Taking place between now and 27 April 2026, this is a global event where people around the world work together to record as much wildlife as possible over one weekend. Find out more and how to get involved on our website - https://orlo.uk/X2edX

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Happy St George’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🐉

NEW JOB 💼: Electoral Services Assistant - £26,824 to £28,598 per annum Apply by 3 May 2026 ⬇️ https://orlo.uk/KxDlq

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There's a free event taking place this Friday in Jephson Gardens as part of the City Nature Challenge, where you can help record all of the wildlife in this urban park! 🗓️ Friday 24 April ⏰ 1pm 📍 Clock tower, Jephson Gardens Just bring your phone with the iNaturalist app installed!

Take part in the City Nature Challenge! 🦋 Taking place between 24 and 27 April 2026, this is a global event where people around the world work together to record as much wildlife as possible over one weekend. Find out more and how to get involved on our website - https://orlo.uk/Edvoe

Local and voluntary not-for-profit organisations in Warwick District are invited to apply for grant funding to support the vital work they do across the district for residents most in need. Read more: https://orlo.uk/zScJs

Having a spring clean? 🧹 Save the hassle of a trip to the tip and book a bulky waste collection! ♻️ Fridge freezers ♻️ Bed frames & mattresses ♻️ Cookers ♻️ Dishwashers ♻️ TVs ♻️ BBQs Book online at https://orlo.uk/qtQuR

#WDCTrivia: There was once a private airfield in Whitnash which was temporarily taken over by the RAF during the Second World War. It was used as a rebuild and repair facility for Whitley bombers that had been damaged during air raids over Germany.

Spring is here and it's time to get out in the garden! 🌱 You can apply for a garden waste permit to cover collections until 31 March 2027 (with a two week break over Christmas and New Year). The annual fee is £51 per bin, and applications can be made by ordering online: https://orlo.uk/bjkjh

#WDCTrivia: Leamington was once the home of Sam Lockhart, a famous Victorian elephant trainer who would bathe his elephants – The Three Graces – in the waters of the River Leam. If you’re walking around Leamington, see how many references to this story you can spot.

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Having a spring clean? 🧹 Save the hassle of a trip to the tip and book a bulky waste collection! ♻️ Fridge freezers ♻️ Bed frames & mattresses ♻️ Cookers ♻️ Dishwashers ♻️ TVs ♻️ BBQs Book online at https://orlo.uk/g0SXc

Did you know you can now recycle your old plastic plant pots in your recycling bin or red box? Non-black plastic plant pots can be recycled from home - just make sure they're clean and free of soil, plants and grit.

Our Bereavement Services team is inviting the community to an open day at Oakley Wood Crematorium on Saturday 9 May from 10am to 1pm. Read more: https://orlo.uk/Jmd5p

A recent cleanse of the A46 in Warwick District between Coventry and Stratford recovered over 25,000kg of littered waste. Read more: https://orlo.uk/4Yq4U

Plans are progressing for Tachbrook Country Park, a new 49-hectare green space for Warwick, Whitnash and Bishop’s Tachbrook. Drop-in events: 16 June, 3:30–6:30pm – Oakley School 20 June, 9:30am–12:30pm – Heathcote Community Centre More info: https://orlo.uk/Q982Z

Landlords and letting agents operating in Warwick District are encouraged to attend the next industry forum on Wednesday 13 May 2026 from 12.30pm at The SYDNI Centre in Leamington Spa. Find out more and book your free ticket: https://orlo.uk/VN2Fn

Covent Garden Surface Car Park has fully reopened 🚗 Now open 24/7 with 97 spaces (including 8 disabled bays), 15 more than before. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/e5UF0

Happy Vaisakhi to all celebrating! Wishing you and your family a fun-filled Vaisakhi and a prosperous new year ahead.

#WDCTrivia: Deep beneath the streets of Warwick lies a dark part of its history. The Dungeon at the County Gaol (jail) used to house upwards of 40 prisoners at a time, all tightly confined together around a cesspool. The old door to the original Gaol can be seen on Barrack St.

If you go down to the woods today... The bluebells in woodlands across the district are starting to flower and there will soon be a spectacular carpet of blue across the woods!

#WDCTrivia: Did you know that the Queen Victoria statue outside Leamington Town Hall shifted one inch on its plinth on 14 November 1940, when a German bomb exploded nearby during the Coventry blitz. The statue was never put back, and now a plaque on the side commemorates this.

The popular Regency 10k run returns to Leamington tomorrow, Sunday 12 April! Road closures will be in place for the morning, so if you need to get about in the town, take a look at the closures on our website: https://orlo.uk/Y3ub6 Good luck to all taking part! 🏅

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The popular Regency 10k run returns to Leamington this Sunday! Road closures will be in place for the morning, so if you need to get about in the town, take a look at the closures on our website: https://orlo.uk/uonLX Good luck to all taking part! 🏅

The Abbey Fields swimming pool redevelopment has reached its final stage, with hoardings now being removed to reveal the new building. The facility, including two indoor pools and a café, is due to open in July 2026. Temporary pedestrian access changes are now in place https://orlo.uk/ugNST

Spring is here and it's time to get out in the garden! 🌱 You can now apply for a garden waste permit to cover collections from 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 (with a two week break over Christmas and New Year).

We are now closed for the Easter weekend until Tuesday 7 April. ➡️ For emergency contacts and service information, visit https://orlo.uk/s6rnu ♻️ There are no changes to refuse and recycling collections Happy Easter! 🐰🥚

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Private owner occupiers and private rented residents can get help to keep warm and lower their fuel bills for FREE, with energy efficiency improvements such as: 🌞 Solar panels 🧣 Insulation 🎛️ Smart heating controls 🌬️ Air source heat pumps

The Spring edition of our Biodiversity newsletter keeps you updated on everything you need to know about the season. Find out all about: 🌷 Tree planting 🌷 Community gardening 🌷 Bird protection measures 🌷 Ways to help nature at home

A new energy fund has been established by Warwick District Council and local charity Act on Energy to support vulnerable residents who require emergency heating. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/o60lf

🚒 Planned training exercise tomorrow (10am–1pm) at Christine Ledger Square, Leamington Spa. Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service, with Warwick District Council, will simulate a high-rise fire response in an unoccupied building. No risk to the public. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/0NIk2

We'll be opening Myton Fields car park tomorrow (Wednesday 1 April) for the Spring/Summer season. If you're visiting St Nicholas Park then Myton Fields will be open 8am to 8pm for overflow parking, or a spot to sit by the river for a picnic.

Spring is here and it's time to get out in the garden! 🌱 You can now apply for a garden waste permit to cover collections from 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 (with a two week break over Christmas and New Year).

Today is the last day of Keep Britain Tidy's #GBSpringClean! We're grateful to each and every individual and community group that carries out litter picks to enhance their local area.

Private owner occupiers and private rented residents can get help to keep warm and lower their fuel bills for FREE, with energy efficiency improvements such as: 🌞 Solar panels 🧣 Insulation 🎛️ Smart heating controls 🌬️ Air source heat pumps

The kerbside textiles recycling service will be temporarily suspended from 1 April 2026. Read more 🔗: https://orlo.uk/MjyYv

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Warwick District Councillors have approved a 100% Council Tax premium on second homes from 1 April 2027. Backed by public consultation (65.5% support), the move aims to bring more properties into full-time use and support local housing and communities. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Z9x07

Just two days left to have your say on how local government in Warwickshire will look! The Government is seeking views on two options: 1⃣ one unitary council for the whole of Warwickshire; or 2⃣ two unitary councils - one in the north and one in the south