Colin Sweeney

The Cabinet, County Council recommended to Council the addition of £8.232m to the Capital Programme to fund nursery building replacement projects. This decision was made on 16/07/2026. The plan includes replacing 12 buildings, refurbishing one, and removing one, ensuring continuity of provision for nursery-aged children.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council resolved to approve the proposal to change the age range at Lighthorne Heath Primary School from 3-11 years to 4-11 years from 1 September 2026. This change will see the school replace its current nursery class with governor-run nursery provision.

The Regulatory Committee authorised the grant of planning permission for the proposed extension of Avon Valley School, demolition of a modular classroom, and associated works on 30/06/2026. The decision included the approval of conditions and reasons detailed in Appendix B of the Director for Infrastructure, Planning & Environment's report. Specific officer actions include implementing an approved planting scheme before occupation, undertaking contamination investigations if found, securing highway improvement works, implementing a Travel Plan, constructing pedestrian and cycle crossing works, and implementing additional car and cycle parking.

The Regulatory Committee authorised the grant of planning permission for the proposed extension of Avon Valley School, demolition of a modular classroom, and associated works. This decision was made on 30/06/2026. The approved plans include an extension to the main school building, demolition of a modular classroom, incorporation of its uses into an extended former caretaker's house, and associated car parking and landscaping.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved the Council Delivery Plan 2026-28 on 11 June 2026. The plan outlines specific and trackable actions to deliver the Council Plan's priorities. It includes deliverables linked to six Areas of Focus and four common goals, with progress measured by the Performance Management Framework.