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Warwickshire residents urged to be prepared during Flood Action Week 2025 – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 1d

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Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 1d

Warwickshire residents urged to be prepared during Flood Action Week!

Warwickshire has faced significant flooding in recent decades - major events in 1998, 2007, and 2016 and while some areas remain at risk, communities across the county are becoming more resilient.

Warwickshire has faced significant flooding in recent decades, with major events in 1998, 2007, and 2016 and while some areas remain at risk, communities acros

Warwickshire residents cycle just under three times around the earth during Cycle September 2025! – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 2d

In September, cyclists across the county got on their bikes and chose active travel for work and leisure clocking up an impressive 73,237 miles.

That’s 2.9 times the distance around the circumference of our planet (24,901 miles)!

In September, cyclists across the county got on their bikes and chose active travel for work and leisure clocking up an impressive 73,237 miles.

Auto centre geared for growth – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 5d

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:
👉 www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

#BePrepared #Warwickshire

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 6d

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

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 7d

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Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 8d

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

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 8d

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

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

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 9d

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

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Bank launches in Wood End, Atherstone – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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

Warwickshire’s Children in Care Team celebrated with regional award – Warwickshire County Council

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Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 10d

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

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 Statement on Manchester Synagogue Tragedy – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 12d

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 @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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 @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 12d

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Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 12d

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

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 12d

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

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.

Traffic management paused at the ASPS development over half-term – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 14d

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!

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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

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

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 15d

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Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 15d

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.

Business and economy

Started Uni? Stay safe and well with these essential fresher tips – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council @warwickshirecc.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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