Leamington Spa council news
Leamington Spa council news, newest first: decisions, budgets, council tax, bins and services, each linked to the council's own papers.
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Squab Hall Farm Padel Courts Approved Against Advice
Councillors approved three indoor padel courts at Squab Hall Farm, off Harbury Lane, against officers' advice. Kenilworth's Thickthorn units were deferred.
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Planning
Warwick Council Lost Half Its Planning Appeals This Year
Inspectors overturned 14 of 28 Warwick District Council refusals since April. Its major-appeal rate is at the 10% special measures line, its own report says.
Council
Warwick District Council to Bill Government for LGR Costs
Warwick District Council will ask ministers to repay its reorganisation costs and cut its housing numbers. What the two motions agreed on 30 September say.
Council
Warwick Council This Week: Thickthorn Units and Padel Courts
Two planning nights at Leamington Town Hall: Lidl and 160 homes on Tuesday, six industrial units at Thickthorn, Kenilworth, and a padel refusal on Wednesday.
Council
Cost of Living Fund: £3,000 Grants Close Wednesday 30 Sep
Groups in Warwick district have until Wednesday 30 September to bid for up to £3,000. Bids are scored out of 9, and 5 or less is unlikely to be funded.
Bins
Leamington Christmas Bins: 2026 Dates Not Out Yet
No bins go out on Friday 25 December or Friday 1 January. Warwick District's 2026 table is not out yet, so here is last year's, plus trees and tip hours.
Schools
Leamington School Term Dates 2026/27: Break Up 18 December
Warwickshire schools break up on Friday 18 December and return on 4 January. Half terms, INSET days, and the five local schools that set their own dates.
Council
Warwick District Barbecue Ban and New Dog Rules From 4 Nov
Barbecues and fires are banned in every public place in Warwick district from 4 November, and dogs must be leashed in more parks. £100 fines.
Council
Warwick District Council This Week: LGR Bill, Housing Target
Full council votes on Wednesday on billing the Government for reorganisation and on a lower housing target. Plus a £38.62 an hour fee for big EIR requests.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Skate Park Survey Closes Friday 11 September
Warwick District Council wants views on rebuilding Castle Farm skate area in Kenilworth. The survey shuts on Friday 11 September. What is there now.
Community
Warwick District Grants: £20,000 for Clubs, First Come
Warwick District Council has awarded £25,860 in community grants since April, against £101,120 last year. Up to £20,000 each, first come, first served.
Leamington Spa
Leamington Wood Burner Rules: 6 Options, Closes 5 October
Warwick District Council wants views on widening smoke control beyond the four town centres. Six options, fines of £175 to £300, and comments close 5 October.
Bins
Leamington Bin Collection Days: Grey Bin Every 3 Weeks
Bank holidays are collected as normal, and only Christmas stops the rounds. Plus garden waste at £51, the three-week grey bin cycle and which tip needs booking.
Parking
Parking in Leamington: £3.75 Beside the £9.70 Station
Station Approach is £3.75 for 11 hours; the station's own car park is £9.70 a day. Full 2026 tariffs for Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth, plus the free bays.
Council Tax
Leamington Council Tax Bands: £2,445.76 at Band D
The full A to H table for 2026/27 in Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash, what each precept added, and why Whitnash pays £64.46 more than Leamington.