Gigafactory Proposals
The Gigafactory has caused much concern around our elected area particularly in Bagington and Bubbenhall.
This very complex situation has taken up a significant amount of time to deal with and Cllr Pam Redford & Cllr Trevor Wright has spent many hours working with planning officers, the local community and the developers to understand and mitigate any actions. The first element was to ensure that Coventry Airport WAS NOT removed from the Green Belt and that when OUTLINE planning permission was granted significant restrictions were included in the 106 agreements. This was successful and you can be assured that we will continue to work on ensuring that the Communities concerned are represented and that we can gain mitigation and support for any disruption and concerns.
Coventry Gateway South
Coventry Gateway South has continued to develop and the area is being reclaimed from being a tip for many years. The area is being cleared and the promised Country Park and Water Pools are in place and expected to be open in May 2022. Having visited the site we noted that wildlife is beginning to become established and we are sure will flourish. We will continue to work with the developers to ensure they stand by their commitments in a joined-up way to other developments including HS2.
HS2
As with previous years we continue to work with HS2 to minimise the effect on the community. We have regular and ongoing meetings with all those affected where possible introducing solutions. You can be assured we will continue to be involved representing the community as necessary as we have in the past 5 years plus.
The A46/A45 restructure and Westwood Heath Link Road
Over the past 12 months there has been many issues and plans put forward and the long-awaited restructure of the A46 Stoneleigh junction has now started which once completed will hopefully help with the local traffic issues.
Parish Councils and General Council meetings
All meetings have been problematic due to the various Covid restrictions with many migrating to on-line or reduced capacity meetings.
During the past year both Cllr Pam Redford & Cllr Trevor Wright have continued to support and attend Parish Council Meetings, Council meetings and Community issue meetings (such as HS2) including working along side our MP Jeremy Wright on various issues.
We have also continued to be members of the following committees & Project Boards
Warwick District Council tax
Frozen for 2022/23
Whilst this may seem like a minor element it is in recognition of the cost-of-living increases.
Merger of services with Stratford
Work has started in terms of merging services with Stratford to maintain cost effectiveness and quality of services.
This DOES not include a full political merger which is subject to a final decision of the Government
This will ensure the future viability of the Art Section’s cultural offer, which includes exhibitions, events and workshops at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum and a programme of live performance and film at the Royal Spa Centre.
Warwick District Council, investing £60 million into the joint venture, will receive 248 affordable homes which are zero- carbon and built to ‘national development space’ standards. Milverton Homes will receive a further 62 for private rent, enabling an excellent quality product for this market.
This investment will help to tackle some of the affording housing issues locally and provide a source of revenue to the council for future investments.
Confirmation of the funding will allow the Council to continue with a number of projects to assist those facing homelessness and to provide permanent homes for those previously found sleeping rough. This includes the purchase and refurbishment of a range of accommodation in the district where the residents can receive professional support to assist them in turning their lives around, so that they can achieve their long-term goals and potential.
The funding for this was secured from the Central Government Home Office as part of the resettlement programme and not from local council tax payments.
* Please note these are in addition to any planned charging points by Warwickshire County Council.
In addition to this….
The grant will pay for energy efficiency measures such as wall and roof insulation as well as new low-carbon heating systems, thermostats and room heating controls.
The funding will be targeted at the least energy efficient properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D-G
Finally. If you didn’t know….
We spend around 25-35 hours per week on our community business as we cover 5 wards in our area. Our roles are UNPAID and in effect we are volunteers who care about our community.
We do get an expense allowance to pay for our office services, travel etc and these amounts are published on the Warwick District Council web site
Abuse (both online and in person) has unfortunately increased during the pandemic
WE are YOUR Warwick District Councillors working for OUR COMMUNITY.
The Gigafactory has caused much concern around our elected area particularly in Bagington and Bubbenhall.
This very complex situation has taken up a significant amount of time to deal with and Cllr Pam Redford & Cllr Trevor Wright has spent many hours working with planning officers, the local community and the developers to understand and mitigate any actions. The first element was to ensure that Coventry Airport WAS NOT removed from the Green Belt and that when OUTLINE planning permission was granted significant restrictions were included in the 106 agreements. This was successful and you can be assured that we will continue to work on ensuring that the Communities concerned are represented and that we can gain mitigation and support for any disruption and concerns.
Coventry Gateway South
Coventry Gateway South has continued to develop and the area is being reclaimed from being a tip for many years. The area is being cleared and the promised Country Park and Water Pools are in place and expected to be open in May 2022. Having visited the site we noted that wildlife is beginning to become established and we are sure will flourish. We will continue to work with the developers to ensure they stand by their commitments in a joined-up way to other developments including HS2.
HS2
As with previous years we continue to work with HS2 to minimise the effect on the community. We have regular and ongoing meetings with all those affected where possible introducing solutions. You can be assured we will continue to be involved representing the community as necessary as we have in the past 5 years plus.
The A46/A45 restructure and Westwood Heath Link Road
Over the past 12 months there has been many issues and plans put forward and the long-awaited restructure of the A46 Stoneleigh junction has now started which once completed will hopefully help with the local traffic issues.
Parish Councils and General Council meetings
All meetings have been problematic due to the various Covid restrictions with many migrating to on-line or reduced capacity meetings.
During the past year both Cllr Pam Redford & Cllr Trevor Wright have continued to support and attend Parish Council Meetings, Council meetings and Community issue meetings (such as HS2) including working along side our MP Jeremy Wright on various issues.
We have also continued to be members of the following committees & Project Boards
- Overview & Scrutiny
- Planning
- Licensing & Regulatory
- Health & Wellbeing
- Transition
Warwick District Council tax
Frozen for 2022/23
Whilst this may seem like a minor element it is in recognition of the cost-of-living increases.
Merger of services with Stratford
Work has started in terms of merging services with Stratford to maintain cost effectiveness and quality of services.
This DOES not include a full political merger which is subject to a final decision of the Government
- Covid Support Grants
- Business restart grants
- Sport and leisure clubs
- Hospitality & Leisure sector
- Small business offering services (such as hairdressers)
- Community Projects
- Arts Organisations Awarded Recovery Grants
This will ensure the future viability of the Art Section’s cultural offer, which includes exhibitions, events and workshops at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum and a programme of live performance and film at the Royal Spa Centre.
- Building New Homes to boost the affordable council house supply
Warwick District Council, investing £60 million into the joint venture, will receive 248 affordable homes which are zero- carbon and built to ‘national development space’ standards. Milverton Homes will receive a further 62 for private rent, enabling an excellent quality product for this market.
This investment will help to tackle some of the affording housing issues locally and provide a source of revenue to the council for future investments.
- Funding to tackle rough sleeping
Confirmation of the funding will allow the Council to continue with a number of projects to assist those facing homelessness and to provide permanent homes for those previously found sleeping rough. This includes the purchase and refurbishment of a range of accommodation in the district where the residents can receive professional support to assist them in turning their lives around, so that they can achieve their long-term goals and potential.
- WDC welcome up to 50 families from Afghanistan
The funding for this was secured from the Central Government Home Office as part of the resettlement programme and not from local council tax payments.
- Electric charging points
* Please note these are in addition to any planned charging points by Warwickshire County Council.
- Funding support secured from central government and is available to create more energy efficient homes
In addition to this….
- WDC have been awarded an additional grant to help low-income households out of fuel poverty
The grant will pay for energy efficiency measures such as wall and roof insulation as well as new low-carbon heating systems, thermostats and room heating controls.
The funding will be targeted at the least energy efficient properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D-G
Finally. If you didn’t know….
We spend around 25-35 hours per week on our community business as we cover 5 wards in our area. Our roles are UNPAID and in effect we are volunteers who care about our community.
We do get an expense allowance to pay for our office services, travel etc and these amounts are published on the Warwick District Council web site
Abuse (both online and in person) has unfortunately increased during the pandemic
WE are YOUR Warwick District Councillors working for OUR COMMUNITY.
