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BBC News
15-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warwick Council announces removal of Victorian oak tree from Royal Leamington Spa gardens
A historic oak tree in Warwickshire will be removed due to rotting affecting its structural Holm Oak Tree at Jephson Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa will be cut down on District Council said it made the decision with "great sadness", but the tree did not respond to pollarding works carried out to try and prolong its life.A statement said basal decay was found in the tree and it needed to be removed to ensure the safety of people using the park. The tree, shortlisted for Tree of the Year in 2023, is located between the lake and bedding area along the main path through Jephson its distinctive twisted branches, it was one of the original trees to be planted when the land and walks along the River Leam were developed into formal gardens during the Will Roberts said that while the decision is sad, the safety of the public must come first. He said: "I am grateful to the Green Spaces team and colleagues from Warwickshire County Council for the work they do to preserve and maintain our wonderful collection of mature trees, which are such an asset to our town."The area around the tree will be cordoned off while the works take place and the seating around the tree will be council said a replacement tree will be planted nearby. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warwick: Historic leper hospital gets £2.8m to restore into homes
More than £2.8m has been secured to transform two 15th-century buildings into affordable St Michaels' Place project aims to "rescue and reuse" the Master's House and St Michael's Chapel in Saltisford, Warwick, after receiving the award from the National Lottery Heritage two buildings on the 800-year-old leper hospital site are Grade II* listed. Councillor Helen Adkins welcomed the funding. "We will be able to preserve the legacy of the site and rescue these long-neglected historic buildings, offering them a sustainable future," she said. The project to transform the site is a collaborative effort between West Midlands Heritage and Warwick District Council to restore and convert the buildings that have been derelict for more than 50 years into affordable rented Brazier, chair of West Midlands Heritage, credited the work of her colleagues and support from the local community for reaching an "important delivery stage"."We are now able to ensure that St Michael's Place will have a very homely future," she part of the project a heritage community assistant role is to be created. There will also be opportunities to learn about heritage craft skills and a series of local community events and activities will be held. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Work begins to demolish multi-storey car park
Work to demolish a multi-storey car park in Leamington Spa is set to begin. Covent Garden car park in Russell Street has been closed since 2023 for structural safety reasons. The demolition will reduce the height and make it "structurally sound" by lowering the two lower levels of the building for long-stay parking. As result of the works, starting on 21 July, a section of the adjacent Covent Garden surface car park will be temporarily closed, reducing the capacity to 32 spaces. Will Roberts, councillor for Leamington Willes on Warwick District Council, said once demolition works are completed the authority would be able to "reintroduce additional parking to this key location, including a secure area for bicycles". He added: "We are confident that the town's car parks can accommodate the temporary reduction of parking spaces during the demolition but do, however, apologise for any inconvenience that these works may cause." The Warwick District Council project will make space for up to 100 vehicles for the next two to three years. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Multi-storey car park to close Plans to demolish multi-storey car park submitted City car park set to reopen as others close Warwick District Council
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Work begins to demolish Leamington Spa multi-storey car park
Work to demolish a multi-storey car park in Leamington Spa is set to Garden car park in Russell Street has been closed since 2023 for structural safety reasons. The demolition will reduce the height and make it "structurally sound" by lowering the two lower levels of the building for long-stay result of the works, starting on 21 July, a section of the adjacent Covent Garden surface car park will be temporarily closed, reducing the capacity to 32 spaces. Will Roberts, councillor for Leamington Willes on Warwick District Council, said once demolition works are completed the authority would be able to "reintroduce additional parking to this key location, including a secure area for bicycles". He added: "We are confident that the town's car parks can accommodate the temporary reduction of parking spaces during the demolition but do, however, apologise for any inconvenience that these works may cause."The Warwick District Council project will make space for up to 100 vehicles for the next two to three years. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Solar mats installed on Warwick district waste recycling trucks
Solar mats have been installed on 20 refuse and recycling trucks across the Warwick technology had been installed in a bid to reduce energy consumption, and it could reduce carbon emissions by about 1.3 tonnes per vehicle per year, Warwick District Council mats work by powering electrical components and equipment in the vehicle, such as air conditioning and Will Roberts said the authority was committed to further reducing carbon emissions from its fleet of waste collection vehicles. "These solar mats will provide a useful solution while we see out the lifespan of the existing fleet of diesel vehicles, after which time we will look to replace the diesel vehicles with low or zero emission alternatives," he council said the project had been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with the solar mats installed by transport company Buckley Mays, chief technology officer, said the "ultra-thin" solar panels had been installed on the roof of the vehicles and would "actively" reduce emissions by reducing fuel consumption."The early data captured via the dedicated TRAILAR telematics are impressive and allow Warwick District Council to see and report how much fuel and CO2 each vehicle is saving each day," he explained. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
