Warwickshire's Country Parks Service is undertaking a survey of our visitors and non-visitors in order to help us with a whole service review we are undertaking in 2021.
Taking part in this survey using the link below will enable us to take account of your views and we would encourage you to participate as this will help us to explore future options for our parks and greenways.
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As part of a national evaluation of the NHS Volunteer Responders (GoodSam) scheme, Warwickshire County Council, (in partnership with other organisations across Coventry and Warwickshire) are undertaking a short research project to help us understand how people have either received or provided community-based support during the pandemic. As well as feeding into the national evaluation programme, we will also use this information locally to inform our thinking around future volunteering and...More
Warwickshire County Council is in the process of updating the current Local Transport Plan (LTP), which is a document that sets out the transport needs, challenges, priorities and objectives for the county.
An LTP sets policies to shape future transport schemes and developments within the County. It allows us, as the County Council, to channel resources to deliver a transport network that gives people who live and work in Warwickshire access to the facilities they...More
The above organisations are working together to address waiting times for a neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessment (Autism, and/or ADHD). This includes finding ways to reduce waiting times for an assessment and improve the support available to people who are waiting for an assessment.
We want to understand whether professionals working with people with neurodevelopmental needs have access to the right training and resources to...More
We are seeking the views of people awaiting a neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessment (ASD and/or ADHD), as well as those of their families and carers to help us to design the best solutions to this challenge.
The purpose of the survey is to understand more about:
the reasons why you or your family member are seeking a diagnosis;
what support would help you or your family member now while you are awaiting an assessment; and
your...More
These are exciting times for Coventry and Warwickshire, with an economy which has continuing potential for growth, top-class Universities and expanding communities all generating demand for travel across the area. In order to be able to help meet the needs of people wanting to travel, we want to share our plans for a new transport corridor between the A46 Stoneleigh Junction, University of Warwick and Westwood Heath in Coventry.
Plans are still in the early stages, with...More
The Warwickshire Health and Wellbeing Board is committed to helping people be as well as possible. The Board (comprised of public and voluntary sector representatives from health and care, councils, the NHS and wider partners) helps to ensure people have access to information and services to enable them to make positive choices about their health. The Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out the Board’s ambitions and approach to make sure support is effective and available where it is most...More
If you have day support, support at home or overnight support and would like to complete an easy read survey please click on this link: Easy Read Customer Survey
If you are a young person (or their family) and would like to complete an easy read survey to tell us what you would like services to offer in the future please click on this link: Easy Read: Young Person Survey- Community Provision
Commissioners are currently reviewing community services in Warwickshire for...More
What is the Warwickshire Green Shoots Fund?
Warwickshire County Council has approved the creation of a new £1 million community fund to help address the climate change emergency. This new fund will support initiatives to deliver local climate change projects which reduce our carbon emissions and lessen our impact on our environment. The key focus for the fund is to enable Warwickshire communities to deliver their own local solutions.
Any community group or voluntary organisation...More
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ( WFRS) Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) 2020 – 2025 , sets out the Fire Authority’s vision and priorities for the next five years.
The IRMP 2020 – 2025 Summary document and accompanying video provide more information for you to consider.
WFRS is seeking your views on our proposals, as outlined in our IRMP 2020 – 2025 Summary document, for delivering our services to ensure we support...More
Warwickshire County Council, North Warwickshire Borough Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council and Stratford on Avon District Council recognise the importance of tackling and preventing homelessness in Warwickshire.
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 came in to force on 3 April 2018. It introduced fundamental changes to how Local Authorities assess and assist homeless applicants. The intention of the Act is to give a greater...More
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this. Warwickshire County Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire are in the process of reviewing the Domestic Abuse Accommodation and Support Service. We are reaching out to as many Warwickshire residents as we can to understand people’s experiences of Domestic Abuse, and experiences of accessing support in Warwickshire.
The Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Service is provided by Refuge. The service...More
Throughout the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, everyone has adjusted to a new way of living to help reduce the spread of the virus. We are hugely grateful for how communities have adapted, looked after each other and carried on in very difficult circumstances.
We are all continuing to adapt as new guidance and measures are implemented but we are aware that these changes affect everyone in different ways. To understand more about the impact of the pandemic on the lives of Warwickshire...More
The Home to School Transport Policy aims to provide guidance for parents/carers, young people and young adults on transport assistance available for pupils aged 3 -25 years of age.
Warwickshire County Council is proposing a change to the definition of a pupil's Qualifying School (contained in paragraph 2.3 of the draft policy below). In all other material aspects, the Policy remains unchanged.
At the moment, a pupil’s qualifying school is defined by...More
In order to meet forecast demand and build on the local offer of specialist provision, the local authority is continuing the development of specialist resourced provision across the county whereby pupils, who are able to access a mainstream curriculum, can have their needs met and benefit from being located within a mainstream school environment.
Warwickshire County Council is proposing to establish educational provision for children with special educational needs in the...More
In Warwickshire a range of organisations including local Councils, Fire and Rescue, the Police, the Probation Service, Health and Third Sector organisations work together to address community safety through the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board. The Board aims to create safer communities and wants to understand what residents and businesses are currently concerned about in relation to community safety.
By participating in this survey you will help to inform the Partnership Board...More
The Warwickshire Education Strategy 2018-2023 seeks to improve educational outcomes, and therefore the life chances, of learners of all ages in Warwickshire.
This questionnaire is an opportunity for you to give us your views on the strategy; its overall approach, how it has been implemented and the communication of progress, as we look to referesh the strategy over the easter period to ensure that it acheives the best outcomes for our learners.
Our ambition is to ensure that the...More
This consultation is being undertaken to advise you of proposals concerning Round Oak and Ridgeway Schools and to invite you to tell us what you think of the proposals. This is part of a statutory consultation process that Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is managing in partnership with the Governing Bodies of both schools. The proposal is:
To extend the age range of Ridgeway School from 3 to 11 years old to 3 to 19 years old.
To increase the capacity of...More
To establish a picture of the health and wellbeing of the Warwickshire population, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and partners carry out Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNA) every few years. The assessment is used to inform the planning and delivery of services and support, it can also be a useful source of information for charities and communities themselves.
Previous assessments have been carried out for Warwickshire as a whole, this year we have divided the...More
Every few years, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and partners carry out Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNA) to establish the health and social care needs of the Warwickshire population. The JSNA is a really useful tool which is accessed both by teams within the county council and other stakeholders to inform commissioning and delivery of services and support.
In 2015-18, the JSNA areas of focus were five key themes; mental health, carers, physical...More
Our health visiting service supports parents and families of 0-5 children with guidance and advice to help them keep their children safe and healthy.
We want all parents and families to be aware of and know how to access our health visiting service and ensure we are communicating with parents and families in the most effective way, and we need your help!
Can you spare 10 minutes to take part in our survey and answer some questions on some promotional materials? These have been...More
Warwickshire County Council has a duty to ensure the needs of Parent Carers with a disabled child, are assessed and supported.
If you are a parent carer of a child (0-18) with a disability and have parental responsibility, you have the right to request a parent carer needs assessment and Warwickshire County Council has a statutory obligation to complete this assessment. The assessment considers your needs as a parent carer, your wellbeing and things that could make looking after your...More
Warwickshire is fortunate to have a strong and vibrant Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). Over the years, Warwickshire County Council has invested significant resources into developing its relationships with the VCS and working with it to achieve Warwickshire County Council's strategic objectives. As demand for services increases and resources continue to be constrained, this approach becomes ever more important and the need for a clear and coherent strategy for working with the sector is...More
As a county council we want Warwickshire to be the best it can be, sustainable now and for future generations.
Our county, with its vibrant mix of towns and rural areas, heritage and culture, businesses of all sizes and great connectivity is brimming with opportunities, but our world is also facing significant challenges. We want your views about how to build on our many strengths to make Warwickshire the best it can be, sustainable now and for future generations.
Our...More
Welcome to the third Warwickshire cyber crime survey, carried out by Warwickshire County Council in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The last survey, conducted in 2017, found that an estimated £8,848,300 had been lost by Warwickshire adults as a result of cyber crime.
Since this survey, Warwickshire has increased its response to cyber crime. Highlights include:
The development of the Cyber Safe Warwickshire...More
Warwickshire County Council Parking Management is carrying out a consultation on proposed changes to on-street parking. This consultation covers the cost of residents permits and how permitting will be managed in the future.
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Rail services in Warwickshire make a significant contribution to the local economy, business and local communities, helping to make Warwickshire an attractive place in which to live and work. The County Council has an excellent track record in delivering rail infrastructure and helping to improve services.
Warwickshire intends to continue this support and investment in the local rail network to help improve wider connectivity, contribute to the delivery of housing and...More
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Warwickshire County Council wants to continue to improve our support for children and young people attending independent specialist schools and colleges. We are keen to understand your experience and views to ensure the best outcomes for children; the quality of education and support; and value for money.
We want your help to get this right by telling us about what works well and what could be done differently in the future. This will ensure we...More
Warwickshire County Council recognises the importance of careers advice and employability skills, and has invested over a number of years in our Skills for Employment programme to support schools, colleges and employers to work more closely together. Following the publication of the National Careers Strategy in 2017, we have identified the opportunity to develop a more localised Careers Strategy for Warwickshire, which is focussed on the key opportunities and challenges that exist within...More
The County Council is consulting on strategic policy MCS 10 - Underground Coal Gasification, which was unintentionally omitted from the public consultation on the countywide Minerals Plan from 31st October 2018 to 12th December 2018. This is a further consultation and is the final public consultation before the Minerals Plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in public. The focus is on whether Policy MCS 10 is sound and legally compliant.
What is the...More