Art workshops helping young people to reflect on the pandemic
Warwick District Council has partnered with local artist and director of ARTLAB Libby Esler to work with young people aged 11 – 16 to create a series of art installations that allow them to reflect on how the pandemic has affected their wellbeing. Schools and youth groups from across the district are creating 50 flags […]
Further grants available to businesses affected by Omicron
There’s more welcome news for businesses across the district, with discretionary grants being made available through Warwick District Council to support traders who have suffered a negative financial impact due to the Covid-19 Omicron variant. The latest round of funding will provide a one-off grant payment to support affected businesses who are not eligible for […]
Grants available to hospitality and leisure businesses affected by Omicron
There’s some welcome news for businesses across the district, as the latest round of Government grants announced in December are now available to apply for through Warwick District Council. These new grants, are one-off payments of up to £6000 aimed at supporting rated eligible businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector affected by the Omicron […]
Warwick District Council announces further grants for third sector organisations impacted by COVID-19
Third sector organisations in Warwick District, such as charities and not-for-profit businesses, that have been critically impacted by the pandemic and government restrictions are being invited to apply for a new ‘one-off’ grant payment. The new ARG (Additional Restriction Grant) Third Sector Support Scheme, which launches on 1 November 2021, is targeted at those organisations […]
How to participate in the national lateral flow testing programme
UK citizens are being encouraged to participate in the national programme lateral flow testing. There are a number of options for testing which make it really easy for you to organise: Order tests to be delivered to home from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/ Make an appointment at your local test centre – https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/ Collect tests from participating pharmacies […]
Become a Covid-19 Youth Community Champion and help people do the right thing for Warwickshire
Do you want to support individuals in your community to be safe and well? Training is available for young people who want to gain valuable skills in active citizenship. About the course The purpose of the course is to offer increased protection to the Warwickshire public, particularly young people, during the Coronavirus pandemic by providing […]
Date announced for ‘the BandStand Together’
A special concert paying tribute to those in our district who have been affected by COVID-19 is to be streamed online on Saturday 24 April. The brainchild of the Council’s Green Spaces team, the BandStand Together is a unique online gig, recorded by local musicians who have been given a selection of songs dedicated by […]
District’s markets set to welcome back fashion, crafts and non-essential stalls
The next step in the government’s roadmap is welcome news to traders and shoppers in Kenilworth and Warwick with the reintroduction of ‘non-essential’ stalls to the ever popular weekly markets. Although both markets have continued successfully throughout the lockdown, Market operators CJ’s Events and Warwick District Council are looking forward to offering visitors a wider […]
Restart grants available to businesses ahead of reopening in April
There’s some welcome news for businesses across Warwick district, as the latest round of Government grants are now available to apply for ahead of the next step in the Government’s roadmap which will see non-essential retail and businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors reopen on 12 April 2021. These latest ‘restart grants’, which […]
Gyms and swimming pools set to reopen
There’s great news for swimming and fitness enthusiasts, as Warwick District Council and partners Everyone Active announce the reopening of all indoor swimming pools and gyms on 12 April in line with the Government’s roadmap. Since February’s announcement, Everyone Active who operate the District’s centres at Newbold Comyn, St Nicholas Park, Abbey Fields and Castle […]
Left out businesses urged to apply for new discretionary grant scheme
More businesses in Warwick District impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic are being encouraged to apply for a discretionary grant though a new scheme being launched by Warwick District Council. The new scheme which opens on Monday 1 March, is primarily aimed at rated and non-rated businesses who have been unable to access funding through previous […]
Local Coronavirus Vaccination Programme
To date 20 local vaccination centres have opened and official figures released week show that 64,000 vaccinations have been delivered in seven weeks across the region. Roving teams have now vaccinated care home residents and their efforts will now turn to vaccinating patients who are housebound. These patients will be contacted by their GP surgery […]