Climate Change news from Warwickshire County Council
Here are some of the recent news stories from Warwickshire County Council (WCC) related to climate change, sustainability and biodiversity. To search all previous news stories, visit the WCC news page.
November 2023
Warwickshire takes next strides towards net zero as Cabinet approves Sustainable Futures Strategy
Let’s talk about…Speed for Brake Road Safety Week 2023
Warwickshire Country Parks celebrates achievements in ‘Our Year 2022-2023’ report
Work set to begin on new crossing on Radford Road in Leamington Spa
Developing future skills in Warwickshire to meet ambitions for net zero
October 2023
Warwickshire Buses: The new name for the bus service improvement partnership across Warwickshire
Warwickshire’s High Sheriff plans to plant 689 trees across Warwickshire
PAWS for thought at Hartshill Hayes Country Park this Autumn
Growing a greener tomorrow in the 2023/24 tree planting season
Innovative School Streets pilot launches at Eastlands Primary School in Rugby
Let’s go green this Halloween – Smashing ideas for your pumpkins
Warwickshire joins the BIG Recycling Hunt
Recycle your community equipment this Recycling Week 2023
Warwickshire joins the nationwide ban on single-use plastics!
Bus travel to stay cheaper for even longer in Warwickshire
Over three tonnes of carbon saved during Cycle September 2023
Warwickshire businesses are reminded of new single-use plastic ban
September 2023
Warwickshire set to share in funding to further protect and improve bus services
Take the stress out of travel, catch the bus this month!
Can you help with the roll out of electric vehicle charging?
Creating safer school streets in Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council Funds Stunning Nature-Themed Mural in Camp Hill
Working in partnership to create wildflower meadows at Rowley Fields in Stratford
Cabinet supports Improving bus Services across Warwickshire
Wildflower Meadow at Ryton Pools Country Park Blooms with Biodiversity
Huge boost for electric vehicle charging in Warwickshire!
Warwick allotments given new lease of life after WPDG agrees deal with plot holders
New recycling shop at St Paul’s School in Leamington Spa
Walk, cycle or scoot your way back for the new school year!
August 2023
A warmer and more energy efficient future at Wembrook Community Centre
Nuneaton’s Sikh Mission Resource Centre becomes more energy efficient.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability takes centre stage at Maxstoke Village Hall
Just over a week to get set for Cycle September!
Work is set to begin on Phase 2 of new cycle route in Leamington Spa
“The right thing for the patient is often also the right thing for the environment”.
Giving Warwickshire’s natural world helping hands to recover
Warwick residents invited to have their say on walking and cycling improvements along Harbury Lane
Making cycling more accessible for people of all abilities
Cycle September is back for 2023!
Cyclists save almost 10 kg of carbon on National Cycle to Work Day 2023
July 2023
Get on your bikes to support National Cycle to Work Day 2023
Approval given to a new Local Transport Plan for Warwickshire
Lias Line Improvement scheme takes an important step forward
Educational minibeasts and aquatic biodiversity at Park Hill Junior School
Another rare species discovered at Ryton Pools Country Park
New Sustainable Warwickshire Podcast episode explores the use of energy
Approval given for Warwickshire’s new energy strategy and action plan
Making electric vehicle charging more accessible in Warwickshire
June 2023
Celebrating the great big green power of community in Warwickshire
Electric vehicles cut costs for Rugby security firm
Help to clean up our air to look after mind and body this Clean Air Day
Shaping Warwickshire’s Sustainable Future
Pedal power saves almost three tonnes of carbon in May 2023
New biodiversity space at Holy Trinity Church in Attleborough
This July, embrace sustainability and be a part of the movement to reduce single-use plastics
May 2023
Supporting communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change in Warwickshire
Warwickshire children are given opportunities to get closer to nature
Ufton Fields Nature Reserve and Stockton Cutting return to WCC’s Country Park portfolio
More fantastic news for the delivery of Warwickshire’s active travel ambitions
Visitors to Ryton Pools Country Park discover six species not seen before at the site
Warwickshire recycling centres are open over the King’s Coronation weekend
April 2023
Longer summer opening makes recycling easier at your friendly local recycling centre
The Big Help Out in Warwickshire: meet Linda, volunteer at The Heart of England Forest
Rare species of bee recorded in Warwickshire for first time
Council seeks residents’ views on bus services in Warwickshire
No better time than now to get those bikes out of storage
Residents set to benefit from improved concessionary bus travel
Make a stand for biodiversity: Take part in No Mow May 2023
March 2023
“You can find out a lot about a person from the contents of their toaster!”
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Weddington Allotments Climate Change Resilience Project
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Going Greener at Stockingford Community Centre
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Energy saving streetlights for Marton
Exploring Warwickshire climate change through the ages at Market Hall Museum
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Sydenham Memorial Orchard
Warwickshire’s Active Travel capability and ambition rated strong
Works set to start on improvements St John’s Church footbridge in Kenilworth
Supporting children to travel actively: Free Scootability Training in Warwickshire
Come along to a home composting session this Spring
Photography enthusiasts called to capture the wonders of Warwickshire’s waterways
New household residual waste contract awarded
February 2023
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: No-Mow and Wildflowers on George Eliot Hospital Site
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Warwickshire Cycle Buddies
Over 29 tonnes of carbon saved by cyclists in Warwickshire!
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Wildflower corridor in Warwick Hospital
Free Dr Bike sessions are coming to a town near you this Spring
Warwickshire is leading the way on ultra-low emission vehicle use
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: #TeamWilder in North Warwickshire
Be a #ForceForNature and plant an orchard at your school
Council recognised for management of environmental risks
£2 bus fare cap to be extended in Warwickshire
Kids need clean air! Drivers asked to switch off their engines when parked, waiting or stationary
Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund: Fruits for Future
January 2023
Welcome to the Sustainable Warwickshire Podcast series
Council ranked amongst the best in West Midlands for Sustainability
Biodiversity at Ryton Pools Country Park to be given a boost thanks to National Highways grant
Less than a week to give your views on climate change in Warwickshire
Green new year’s resolutions for 2023
Take part in a climate change focus group in 2023
Warwickshire receives a large funding boost for active travel in the county
Less than two weeks to give your views on climate change in Warwickshire
December 2022
More green shoots set to grow across Warwickshire in 2023
Electric vehicle charging Task and Finish Group Review 2022
Warwickshire’s Lord Lieutenant visits the Repair Café in Stratford
Biodiversity COP15: Investing in Warwickshire’s rich biodiversity