It was extremely disappointing that we did not succeed in our bid for levelling up fund money for the World Shakespeare Centre. Indeed, neither bid for...

This is in its final stages before publication. Although still in draft, here are a few ‘tasters’ of what’s coming (as mentioned at OSC). This is a once in a...

A report from Ian Shenton, portfolio holder at Stratford on Avon District Council, on measures the Council is taking to address climate change. Ian Shenton – PH...

Leaders Column; October 2021 We certainly do live in volatile and uncertain times. Recent weeks seem to have delivered a never ending stream of difficult issues...

On 15 September, I had the privilege of being asked by the Prime Minister to serve as the Secretary of State for Education in Her Majesty’s Government. The...

We have now started the consultation exercise with residents to receive their views on our proposed merger with Warwick District Council to create a South...

One of the aspects of my role that is both challenging and interesting is economic development within the District. This involves taking a long term and...

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE REPORT – June 2021 The County Council Election was a tremendous result for the Conservatives. We went into the election...

Winter is coming, the clocks have altered and the days are getting much shorter. As I write this Covid-19 numbers are increasing and another four week lockdown...