Warwickshire County Council

Auto centre geared for growth – Warwickshire County Council Skills Escalator Fund

A Nuneaton business is on target to almost double its customer-list in a year, and add to its workforce, after benefiting from the “invaluable” support of the Skills Escalator Fund.

#Business #Warwickshire

Are you following the Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum on Facebook?

It’s your go-to source for the latest updates on:
✅ Being Prepared
✅ Community safety
✅ Business Continuity

Stay informed and prepared. Follow the page today:
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#BePrepared #Warwickshire

Warwickshire Fostering is proud to announce the release of The Run, a short film which highlights the transformative power of fostering.

The film premieres at midday today, Thursday 9th October. You can watch it here: fostering.warwickshire.gov.uk/therun

#Fostering #Warwickshire

Support autistic & neurodivergent adults 🫂

We’re looking for people to support adults not with personal care, but to thrive in every day life

Check out jobs near you

https://orlo.uk/PersonalAssistantjobs_shsRu

@Penderels_Trust

#personalassistant #autismsupport #neurodiversity #pendelstrust

There’s now less than a month to go before the 31 October deadline to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place for 2026.

We strongly recommend that you use all six possible options on your application form. To find out more or to apply visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/secondaryplace

illustration of two girls next to each other, one holding a tablet. With the text The deadline for applying for a Year 7 secondary school place October 31

There’s now less than a month to go before the 31 October deadline to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place for 2026. Apply online at: https://orlo.uk/BiEq2

Warwickshire County Council's Leader, George Finch and Councillor Howard recently visited Indurent’s employment park in Dordon, where they toured Moonpig’s facility, highlighting the key role Warwickshire businesses play in regional economic growth.

#Business #Warwickshire

As we age get help with AskSARA website

Healthy ageing is about living well 😀

The AskSARA website is available 24/7 for confidential, personalised advice on everything from home safety to handling daily tasks.

Explore AskSARA https://orlo.uk/AskSARAwebsite_JQGzS

#LivingWell #AskSARA #HealthyAgeing #Independence #Wellbeing

Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Bank launches in Wood End, Atherstone – Warwickshire County Council Dragonfly Habitat Bank and Warwickshire County Council are pleased to announce the launch of a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Bank site on land near Wood

Dragonfly Habitat Bank and Warwickshire County Council are pleased to announce the launch of a Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Bank site on land near Wood End village, North Warwickshire.

The Wood End Habitat Bank will provide high-quality habitats, including grassland, woodland, and hedgerows.

Warwickshire’s Children in Care Team celebrated with regional award – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire County Council’s Children in Care Team has been recognised at the West Midlands Team Excellence Awards 2025, a celebration of outstanding servi

Warwickshire County Council’s Children in Care Team has been recognised at the West Midlands Team Excellence Awards 2025, a celebration of outstanding services that make a difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across the region.

#Warwickshire #Awards

With Storm Amy expected to bring heavy rain and high winds into the weekend, residents are encouraged to take steps to prepare for flooding across Warwickshire.

Learn more: https://orlo.uk/QKG3f

Warwickshire County Council Statement on Manchester Synagogue Tragedy – Warwickshire County Council In light of the tragic events at the synagogue in Manchester this week, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all those affected. Such acts of violence

Warwickshire County Council Statement on Manchester Synagogue Tragedy

In light of the tragic events at the synagogue in Manchester this week, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all those affected.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/uoJJb

If you provide regular unpaid emotional or physical support to a friend, neighbour, family member or member of the community, you are a carer.

You may qualify for free support including opportunities to meet other carers, specialist information and advice and more.

Have you tested your smoke alarms recently? – Warwickshire County Council During the past three years, over a quarter (26.4%) of the residential fires that Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has attending did not have smoke alarms fitted.

Over the past three years, 26.4% of residential fires attended by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service had no smoke alarms fitted. That’s more than a quarter of homes without this life-saving protection!

#SmokeAlarms #FireSafety

Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme code form now open for applications!

Families receiving benefits-related free school meals who are new to HAF can apply for a code to access the programme via the website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/HAF

Every session includes a free meal!

Traffic management paused at the ASPS development over half-term – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire County Council has announced a traffic management embargo on the highway improvement works on the A425 Banbury Road to support The ASPS housing d

Warwickshire County Council has announced a traffic management embargo on the highway improvement works on the A425 Banbury Road to support The ASPS housing development.

The embargo will take place between 18 October and 2 November, temporarily restoring two-way traffic to the carriageway.

Get support as you age with AskSARA website

Looking for ways to make daily life at home easier? 🤔

The AskSARA website offers advice on equipment and solutions for older adults

Find support staying active, managing pain, improving safety, and more

https://orlo.uk/AskSARAwebsite_xHSJp

#LivingWell #AskSARA #Independence #Wellbeing

Local business support strengthened with British Business Banking accreditation – Warwickshire County Council Business and economy

In September, the British Business Bank accredited Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust as the third delivery partner in the UK for its Community ENABLE Funding programme.

This significant milestone will see the trust allocated up to £13m to deliver business loans above £25k.

Started Uni? Stay safe and well with these essential fresher tips – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire services are helping students have a safe and healthy start to the new term by sharing information and details of local support.    For m

Started Uni? Stay safe and well with these essential fresher tips

For many students this will be the first time they will live independently, often far away from home. They may be excited but also worried about what to expect and what they can do to make the most of this experience.

Support older people with compassion by becoming a Personal Assistant

Do you want to help older people stay socially active and engaged?🫂

Then a role of a personal assistant working with older people could be for you.

Find more about becoming a Personal Assistant
https://orlo.uk/PenderelsTrust_10B6N

#carejobs #personalassistant #pendelstrust

If you're out enjoying the outdoors this weekend, remember to #BeTickAware. Here are some things you can look out for and do to avoid being bitten.

Read more here: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...

#BeTickAware #BeLymeAware

Final phase of work as A3400 Birmingham Road scheme nears completion – Warwickshire County Council The ambitious scheme to alleviate traffic in and out of Stratford town centre and offer local residents alternative means of getting to the town centre takes

The ambitious scheme to alleviate traffic in and out of Stratford town centre and offer local residents alternative means of getting to the town centre takes a step closer to completion as resurfacing on the A3400 Birmingham Road scheme resumes.

#Roadworks #A3400

Check out AskSARA website for support with healthy ageing

Supporting healthy ageing 👀

Explore free resources to help maintain independence and wellbeing as you age with the AskSARA website

Find access to a range of self-help devices, equipment, and solutions

https://orlo.uk/AlVbZ

#LivingWell #AskSARA #Healthandwellbeing #Healthyageing

Looking for a job supporting adults with physical disabilities? 🤔

Do you want a flexible and rewarding role?

Learn more about becoming a Personal Assistant supporting adults with disabilities
https://orlo.uk/84CE2

#personalssistant #disabilitysupport #carejobs

New animation about Families First in Warwickshire 🫂

WCC worked with young people & parents to create an animation to explain how we put families at the heart of decision making.

Find out more
https://orlo.uk/FamiliesFirstApproach_TyYpv

#familiesfirst #childfriendlywarwickshire

Warwickshire County Council has declared a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding emergency, following a unanimous decision made by councillors at yesterday’s Council meeting.

Read more here: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article...

Empowering Futures - The Cube at Royal Leamington Spa College   – Warwickshire County Council Education, SEND and Inclusion, Young People, College, Leamington

Warwickshire College Group is proud to showcase The Cube, a specialist resource provision located at Royal Leamington Spa College, designed to support post-16 students with diverse educational needs.

#TheCube #Leamington

Want to learn more about the public sector and the benefits of working in local government?

If so, why not pop along to the WMJobs Public Sector Career Expo on Thursday 2 October. 10am to 11am is an allocated hour for jobseekers who would like to explore at a calm pace.

For more: orlo.uk/Hlhbr

Homepage - Living well with dementia – Living Well With Dementia Living well with dementia

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, the theme is ‘Ask About Dementia, Ask About Alzheimer's’. We are joining the campaign to raise awareness around Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

To find out about the range of resources please visit orlo.uk/W4iuj