The borough will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on Thursday with lots of events taking place throughout the day with wreaths laid at the Riversley Park War Memorial the VE Day flag will be raised and town crier The area outside the building has recently undergone a major makeover which saw the planting areas to the frontage refurbished, with statement hard landscaping along with reinstatement of the floodlighting Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has secured funding to install an Armed Forces memorial bench This bench will provide a welcome place for rest and reflection for the people of the borough and further confirms the Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant From 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Town Hall, there will be a meet and greet with 30 Signal Regiment and Royal British Legion There will be silhouettes of solders on display and the building will be decorated with bunting People can also see a Nuneaton Memories photo display of local VE Day celebrations as well as listen to a performance from the Well Songs singers Artefacts from 1945 will be on display and people can find out about the Home Front in Nuneaton and Bedworth and see drawings and pictures celebrating VE80 from school children there will be free mechanical ponycycles and 1940s music in the Market Place which will be decked with bunting Free all-day parking will be offered at the Harefield Road multi-storey car park. Bedworth will see around 150 soldiers from the 30 Signal and Queens Gurkha Signals regiments exercise their right to parade through the borough.  They will form up and fall out at the Almshouses, with the route similar to the Armistice parade route but not going into the cemetery. The inspection will be in front of the Peace Podium on Sergeant Simon Valentine Way with the parade starting at 9:40am and ending at 11:50am. Tim Cox, the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire and Karen Lynch, High Sheriff of Warwickshire will be in attendance, along with Nuneaton and Bedworth Mayor Cllr Bill Hancox. After the parade, Bedworth Armistice Day Parade committee will unveil their latest feature in the 'town that never forgets'. The bespoke remembrance benches will stand either side of the poignant peace podium on Sergeant Simon Valentine Way.  There will be road closures in the town in place from 9:30am until 12:00pm at High Street, Sergeant Simon Valentine Way, part of Coventry Road and King Street. 2025 © Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council who has led the council for almost 12 years The Lib Dems are the second largest party with 14 seats Conservatives had a strong majority before the election Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWho would Reform join forces with?published at 17:09 British Summer Time 2 May17:09 BST 2 MaySimon GilbertPolitical Reporter The Conservatives would be the obvious choice A joint Reform and Conservative administration would surely be the focus of widespread attention with the recurring incessant chatter around a possible future merging of the two parties The coming days and weeks of political manoeuvring will decide who leads the county But it could significant for the country - depending on the partnerships formed and their success or failure Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCounty set for a 'completely new broom' - Lib Demspublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 2 May16:57 BST 2 MayDan SambellBBC Radio CWR Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingStratford-upon-Avon is being painted yellowpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 2 May16:48 BST 2 MaySimon GilbertPolitical Reporter While today has been a huge success for Reform in the north of the county the failure of the Conservative leader Izzi Seccombe to hold on to her seat in Stour & The Vale is more to do with the surge of the Liberal Democrats in Stratford-upon-Avon That’s a town now under Liberal Democrat control after the last district council election when they dethroned the Tories The Liberal Democrats also ousted the Tory MP at the General Election Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingReform happy to work with Tories at a local levelpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 2 May16:38 BST 2 MayJames BovillBBC News chairman of the Warwick and Leamington branch of Reform has said his party is happy to work with the Conservatives on a local level He said meetings were already planned in terms of working with other parties and Reform was "happy to talk with anyone who thinks they can add value to what we offer" "Reform is a lot more of a centrist party than people expect," he said "They attract just as much from Labour heartlands as Conservative heartlands We’re now at a stage where we understand that Britain is broken Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingA number of coalition options over coming dayspublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 2 May16:28 BST 2 MaySimon GilbertPolitical Reporter It’s not impossible that the other parties could attempt to stifle Reform Tory and Green coalition would have the numbers to keep Reform out of power Perhaps Whitnash Residents Association could become the kingmaker in that scenario Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFinal result declared with a Liberal Democrat winpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 2 May16:13 BST 2 MayDan SambellBBC Radio CWR The final result has been declared in Stoneleigh The county council make up is now - nine seats for the Tories 23 Reform and one for the Whitnash Residents Association Election Results, external Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHow are Labour performing in Warwickshire?published at 16:02 British Summer Time 2 May16:02 BST 2 MaySo far the Labour Party has won seats in: said she would look at provisions for social care We are now waiting to find out who the final four will be Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingReform gains see Tory seat go to Lib Demspublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 2 May15:18 BST 2 MayIn former council leader Izzi Seccombe's Stour & The Vale ward Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCouncil slips to no overall controlpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 2 May15:10 BST 2 MaySimon GilbertPolitical Reporter No party will have overall control of Warwickshire County Council Exactly 29 seats are needed for an overall majority and no one party is now able to reach that number Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingReform will be biggest party in Warwickshirepublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 2 May14:57 BST 2 MaySimon GilbertPolitical Reporter The party has currently won 22 seats in the county A further seven are needed for a majority and overall control of the council Reform is likely to look to form a joint administration and create a partnership that will allow it to govern and push the changes members want through council votes Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhat does the county council do?published at 14:48 British Summer Time 2 May14:48 BST 2 MaySo what does the county council do for you Other public services in the county council area are controlled by the more local district council Unsung heroes making a difference across Nuneaton and Bedworth are being urged to step forward for a groundbreaking new scheme offering free access to local leisure facilities Everyone Active, which runs Pingles Leisure Centre, Bedworth Leisure Centre and Jubilee Sports Centre in partnership with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council wants to support projects which are tackling local issues and changing lives The award-winning operator has launched its Community Champions scheme today with the aim of building stronger communities and recognising the dedication of those who go above and beyond supporting inclusivity or leading environmental or cultural projects are being encouraged to apply It can be a charitable initiative or a project that is small or targeted Successful applicants will secure valuable use of facilities within their local leisure centres Everyone Active will raise awareness of this work to strengthen connections encourage civic engagement and foster a culture of giving back Those selected for the Community Champions scheme are also in with a chance of being shortlisted for the Champions Awards in autumn of this year Everyone Active is also poised to launch its all-new Colleague Champions scheme which will recognise and reward Everyone Active employees who consistently go above and beyond in their roles.  It will celebrate the provision of exceptional customer service leadership and dedication to Everyone Active’s values.  Applications for both Community Champions and Colleague Champions opens today and closes on June 2 Applications can be submitted via the Champions website at www.ea-champions.com Everyone Active’s area contract manager “We are hugely excited to launch the Community Champions scheme which we hope will make a real difference in Nuneaton and Bedworth “We want to highlight the work of everyday heroes who are changing people’s lives and inspiring others to make a positive impact in their communities community projects and charitable initiatives to get their applications in so we can support the fantastic work that you do.” Everyone Active also runs the Sporting Champions scheme which empowers aspiring athletes to achieve their full potential through access to state-of-the-art training facilities and invaluable mentoring support from Olympians and Paralympians The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters West Midlands Ambulance Service and local police officers also attended The fire is said to have started in the kitchen of a house All people living their had already evacuated when fire crews arrived which is understood to have happened around Hayes Lane in Bedworth was shared online by Nuneaton Fire Station's social media accounts Read more: Three boys have gone missing from Coventry A post on Facebook states: "Two crews from Nuneaton Green Watch attended a house fire reported this afternoon with one fire crew from Foleshill Station, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Nuneaton and Bedworth Police The Fire investigation is ongoing at present all persons were out of the property at the time of the kitchen fire "Crews used four firefighters in breathing apparatus to search the property with high pressure hose reel jets to extinguish the kitchen fire and then positive pressure ventilation to clear the heavily smoke logged home of heat and smoke "Green Watch Fire Crews will be making an attendance in the morning around Hayes Lane Exhall Bedworth to offer support and advice around fire safety to the residents in the local area you can come talk to Green Watch and book a safe and well check - we will offer smoke detectors and equipment - it's free "Takes about 20 mins to give you advice on how to keep yourself and your family safe from fire and how to escape safety if a fire occurred." Warwickshire Police attended and said there was there was "nothing suspicious" so there is no further police involvement West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for more information Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Warwickshire County Council is pleased to announce a significant investment of nearly £80,000 to support vulnerable learners across Nuneaton Following extensive consultation with headteachers and stakeholders a group created to improve educational attainment in the town identified key areas of need and developed a comprehensive support package for the 2024/25 academic year This package focuses on improving pupil outcomes within all Nuneaton schools while also prioritising staff well-being.  The funding is being used to enhance support for behaviour and transitions for vulnerable pupils in both primary and secondary schools to support a range of initiatives Targeted training for school staff: CPD opportunities are being made available for headteachers These sessions are focusing on developing strategies for positive behaviour support and effectively supporting pupils with sensory processing difficulties.  Capacity-building bundle: A program designed to develop positive behaviour support coaches to share across schools fostering a sustainable approach to improving behaviour.  Improved Transition Support: Initiatives aimed at creating smoother transitions for vulnerable learners between primary and secondary school.  “Supporting vulnerable learners is a top priority for Warwickshire County Council,” said Cllr Kam Kaur “We have listened to the concerns and ideas for improvement raised by headteachers in Nuneaton and have developed a targeted package of support guided by their expertise and day to day experience that will make a real difference to the lives of these young people.    “By investing in our schools and staff we are fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment that creates opportunities for all of our children and young people to thrive.”  The impact of these initiatives will be measured in Autumn 2025 using attendance and exclusion data this work will result in a reduction in exclusions better outcomes for all pupils across Nuneaton.  has been made available as a one-off funding allocation from a dedicated project to improve educational attainment in Nuneaton.   Read Warwickshire’s Strategy for Education (2024 – 2029): https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/schoolandlearningstrategies    More information about the Nuneaton Education Strategy: https://api.warwickshire.gov.uk/documents/WCCC-1023-349  More information about Transforming Nuneaton can be found here: Transforming Nuneaton Website  Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has released an update on the public engagement survey regarding proposals to improve access and movement within Nuneaton town centre which ran for four weeks starting November 18th businesses and town centre users on plans building upon the ongoing Transforming Nuneaton Programme.  Various methods were used to reach the public such as drop-in sessions in Nuneaton town centre and an exhibition at Nuneaton Library.   The proposals focused on enhancing bus travel improving cyclist and pedestrian connectivity accessibility for Blue Badge holders and taxi users and creating a more attractive town centre.  over 350 leaflets were distributed during drop-in sessions and the online survey received a substantial number of responses The key findings from the exercise were that there was a strong level of support for the scheme's key objectives landscaping and street furniture” received the highest level of agreement Feedback from drop-in sessions also highlighted strong support for general town centre improvements but also raised concerns about cyclist anti-social behaviour and the need for short-stay parking.  Warwickshire County Council officers will arrange a meeting with council members following the May elections to discuss and agree on actions and next steps officers will explore short to medium-term measures based on available funding while also documenting long-term aspirations.  Warwickshire County Council's Service Manager Transport Planning said: “We are very grateful to everyone who took the time to participate in the Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement Engagement Survey The feedback we have received is invaluable and will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Nuneaton town centre It is clear that there is a strong desire for improvements that enhance the town centre’s attractiveness while maintaining accessibility to and for the local businesses.    “The Transforming Nuneaton programme will bring a huge change to the centre of Nuneaton  We want to ensure that access to the town complements that and adds to an outstanding experience Find out more about the Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement proposals online: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/nuneaton-access-and-movement-survey/   More information on Transforming Nuneaton can be found here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/transformingnuneaton     Our new Wellbeing Arts Walks are a tremendous mixture blending walking and local arts and culture and then a chat with the opportunity for coffee afterwards The walks starts and ends inside Abbey Theatre They consist of an arts talk about artwork and sculpture which were created by local artists and groups Assistant Director for Recreation and Culture at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council “Each week has a different art focus and it is fantastic to learn more about the area it is a great way to engage children with their local community and art.’’ There are a host of exciting activities lined up for the school holidays at the Riversley Park building Come to the fun Make and Take Activities on selected Saturdays with our Museum Access Assistants be inspired by our National Feet Week themed handling event At this event we will also be taking a closer look at the shoe design and who wore them There are also Hands on History sessions for all ages when visitors can get hands on with Museum objects on selected Saturdays with sessions running from 11am until 3:15pm.  Easter Holiday activities include make a moving Easter bunny on Thursday 17 April and make a chick egg holder the following day These sessions will run from 11am until 3pm.  And to celebrate National Pet Month on Thursday 24 April visitors can make their own caged bird thaumatrope (spinning cord) and a pet mouse the next day Activities are free but donations are welcomed all children must be accompanied by an adult there might be a slight delay for visitors to access the events While at the Museum why not check out our temporary exhibitions visit the Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery webpage Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is reminding residents of the changes to dates and times that services will operate during the festive period Customer Services will be unavailable during the festive period with phone lines closing at 3:00pm on Tuesday The Town Hall will also be closed during this time However, information can still be found on the website along with further details of changes to our services and out of hours emergencies can be notified on 02476 382 153 Changes to bin collection dates will be necessary to ensure that households still have their waste collected during the Christmas and New Year period Only households whose regular refuse collections fall on Wednesday and Thursday will notice the change with rescheduled collections taking place on either the Saturday before or following Households with a rescheduled collection will receive a postcard confirming the new date, and can view their bin calendar online To guarantee you do not miss out on having your waste or recycling collected bins should be presented by the usual time of 7:00am on the rescheduled collection date Remember, only additional recycling or household waste that can fit inside an empty bin with the lid closed can safely be collected by refuse crews The easiest way to sign up for the green bin service is online and is priced at £40 Subscribers to the 2024/25 Green Bin service should note that collections will be suspended for the last two weeks of January from Monday for those who have signed up to the 2025/2026 green bin service Residents should ensure they are signed up to the 2025/2026 green bin service by Friday and to avoid missing out on collections when the new service begins This year the Festival of Arts Art Exhibition is back at the Museum this is the largest number of submissions ever filling the White and Yellow Galleries Visitors will be amazed by the number and quality of the work currently on display and includes work from children The Festival of Arts takes place each year in the borough and is organised by a team of volunteers It includes not only visual arts but also speech Local artists have been hard at work creating the selections and subject matter includes portraits With artworks often for sale at reasonable prices there’s also a chance visitors can take their favourite home and as with all shows currently on display is Take 3 is our craft show Claire Fell has brought her textile creations including pictures Jo Lovell's jewellery features Tibetan silver and unusual stones and John Freeman has brought his framed prints of local landmarks For opening hours Warwickshire County Council’s Registration Service is inviting prospective couples to attend the next open day at The Heritage Room in Nuneaton on Sunday 16 March Registrars will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information The recently refurbished ceremony room has a light bright and airy feel with a beautiful vista and tasteful furnishings the venue is immediately surrounded by beautiful formal flower beds and is nearby to riverside walks and open spaces providing excellent photo opportunities to capture your special day at its best The Heritage Room can provide seating for up to 50 guests for different types of legal ceremonies to take place throughout the year. This includes marriages, civil partnerships, the renewal of vows, and naming ceremonies. To find out more about booking The Heritage Room for your special occasion, visit https://ceremonies.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageroom Portfolio Holder for Customer and Transformation "This open day is a great opportunity for couples to visit Riversley Park and explore the bright and modern setting that The Heritage Room has to offer for ceremonies as well as speaking to Warwickshire Registration Service “Our Registration Service team always go above and beyond for customers and understand the importance of delivering ceremony experiences that people will treasure for a lifetime They look forward to welcoming you on Sunday 16 March to help discuss your ceremony plans.” Warwickshire Registration Services have a Ceremonies in Warwickshire website to help customers find out more about the different types of ceremonies offered across the county It provides plenty of useful information to get started with planning a special occasion from understanding legal preliminaries to exploring the venue directory Ceremonies may also take place in locations of your choice with Registration Service’s exciting Duo Ceremony package To find out more, visit https://ceremonies.warwickshire.gov.uk/ To contact Registration Services to discuss a new or existing wedding ceremony in Warwickshire, visit the Contact Us webpage or email registration@warwickshire.gov.uk 9 CommentsReformed Nuneaton Town have begun their intended journey back to the top of English football's non-league pyramid by winning promotion at the first attempt James Harrison and Louis Baker scored the goals in a 3-1 win at Kirby as they won the Midland Football League Division One with three games to spare It matches the achievements of Leicestershire side Quorn FC, who won the Northern Premier League Midlands title, and Robbie Savage's Macclesfield who took the Northern Premier League Premier Division title with six games to spare as the earliest teams to clinch promotion this season while their tally of 118 goals from 39 games makes them joint top scorers in English football The achievements of joint managers Russell Dodd and Darren Acton in breezing through the league with only two defeats having taken over with no players signed up is also a happy short-term outcome to the journey the club have been on since running into major financial problems last season "It is nice to see so many smiles again," club legend Acton told BBC Sport "This was just testament to the lads and how hard they've worked And the support from the fans has been unbelievable Without them this club wouldn't be possible." Nuneaton Borough were originally formed in 1899 before being recreated as a phoenix club in 2008 after Borough were liquidated founding members of the first national non-league in 1979 were allowed to resume playing under the old Boro name again but after withdrawing from the Southern League Premier Division Central in January 2024 were wound up by His Majesty's Revenue & Customs they have now overcome two challenges this season whilst also generating further funds to cover the costs of finding a home back in Nuneaton Nuneaton FC must play as Nuneaton Town again Nuneaton to move to Bedworth on artificial pitch Currently on a two-year rental deal at nearby Bedworth United mostly off the back of surplus gate receipts from their above-average following but especially the fans," agreed Dodd "They've been with us home and away Within the month we built a squad of about 25 for pre-season training It was selection game-by-game until we found our settled team and formation Ethan Rowland - Nuneaton Town FCImage caption Nuneaton Town's joint bosses Russell Dodd (left) and Darren Acton have been friends since the age of eight "As the season continued we kept the good run of winning games Only losing twice is a massive credit to the lads Since we last lost we're on a 17-game winning streak The club have already started feasibility studies for a ground back in Nuneaton - one with the potential to host crowds close to 1,000 at every home game The club expect to be placed in the United Counties League Premier next season rather than the Midland Football League Premier but they will not find out until the allocations are announced by the Football Association in June To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser View comments | 9Top storiesHis stats are better but will Yamal build legacy to rival Messi 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face Premier League reaction & Champions League race latest as Forest draw at Palace The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Candidates in Nuneaton and Bedworth have been confirmed for the upcoming Warwickshire County Council Election with all 57 divisions across the county electing one councillor to each division on a four-year term in office Voters in Nuneaton and Bedworth will elect 13 councillors from the confirmed candidates in as many divisions The divisions to be elected to in the borough are: The electoral divisions remain the same as those used at the previous election in 2021 If you are voting in person, remember to bring your photo ID. You can find out more about the accepted forms of photo ID Voters have several key dates to remember: County Council elections are administered by borough and district councils on behalf of Warwickshire County Council A small business which started in Nuneaton more than three decades ago and continues to grow there is well-equipped for further growth following staff training funded by the Skills Escalator programme created by Andy Morgan in his home 35 years ago install and maintain security and life safety systems such as CCTV The business continues to thrive at its premises on Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate with Andy’s son Richard now Managing Director MES Systems Ltd has made use of the Skills Escalator Fund to provide training for 4 of their employees covering a range of IPAF and Health & Safety training.  “The funding enabled us to get some staff trained up and others to go on refresher courses much sooner than would otherwise have been possible,” said Richard “Training like this is so important because demand assurances that staff are trained to a high degree Thanks to the Skills Escalator funding we can say they absolutely are.  “We also had some earlier funding from the Skills Escalator because we were part of the pilot scheme in Nuneaton & Bedworth in many cases tailored exactly to our business - for example the risk assessment training that our sales surveyor undertook.”  portfolio holder for Economy at Warwickshire County Council “MES Systems is a great example of a small Warwickshire business which has the skills and enterprise to grow and succeed and it’s fantastic to see how much the business have benefited from the Skills Escalator training.”  MES Systems’ business trajectory remains very much upwards in Attleborough Fields where it has been since first moving into the Warwickshire County Council-run Centenary Business Centre in 2010.  “We moved into the Centenary Centre when my mum suggested it was time the business moved out of the house!” said Richard “That move gave us space to expand and the business centre was perfect for us enabling us to grow to the point where we had to move again to our current base.  The town and especially the location at Attleborough Fields are ideal.”  The Skills Escalator programme is delivered by Warwickshire Skills Hub and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with the county’s district and borough councils.  To find out more about how Warwickshire Skills Hub can support your business with apprenticeships and upskilling, contact skillshub@warwickshire.gov.uk and a Business Support Advisor will be in touch.  Warwickshire County Council is inviting residents and visitors to share their views on proposals to enhance access and movement in Nuneaton town centre and seeks input on plans designed to complement the Transforming Nuneaton programme which is focused on revitalizing the town centre through redevelopment and improved infrastructure.  Find out more and have your say now: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/nuneaton-access-and-movement-survey   Enhancing bus access and infrastructure  The proposed improvements improve bus passenger convenience and safety the plans offer easier access to Grayson Place and the town’s central shopping area Enhanced bus infrastructure will also contribute to a safer environment by providing passive surveillance at quieter times.  The proposals include measures to benefit local businesses such as better delivery vehicle access and parking New Variable Message Signs (VMS) will provide real-time updates on parking availability and traffic ensuring smoother access for all road users.  Creating a safer and more sustainable town centre  Pedestrians and cyclists are at the heart of the proposals with plans to improve the pedestrianized zone and create designated cycle routes with secure parking These changes aim to make the town centre a more attractive and sustainable destination for everyone.  Warwickshire County Council Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning said: "We are excited to share these proposals which are part of our wider commitment to improving access and sustainability in Nuneaton town centre We want to hear from residents and businesses about how these plans could work best for them This feedback is vital as we strive to create a more accessible and vibrant town centre that benefits the whole community."  While there is currently no funding for the proposals the Council is keen to gather input to refine the plans and explore potential opportunities for investment The public engagement will run from 18 November until 22 December. More information and the engagement survey can be found here: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/nuneaton-access-and-movement-survey  There will be engagement events taking place that will provide anyone interested with an opportunity to speak to officers about these proposals. Residents can attend the following sessions:  Saturday 23 November (10 am to 1 pm) - Nuneaton United Reformed Church Wednesday 27 November (12 pm to 3 pm) - Nuneaton United Reformed Church Saturday 30 November (10 am to 1 pm) - Nuneaton United Reformed Church Tuesday 3 December (5 pm to 6:30 pm) - Online event We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use wmas.nhs.uk remember your settings and improve our services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services Claire Brown – Monday 10th February 2025 – 9.40am A car which collided with a tree on Sunday morning in Nuneaton sadly left one man dead and two other occupants injured The incident happened shortly before 6.00am yesterday (Sunday 9th February) on Nuthurst Lane a paramedic officer and a critical care car from The Air Ambulance Service responded to the incident A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived in a critical condition being given CPR by bystanders it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead on scene “A female passenger was also in a critical condition She received advanced trauma care by the team before being conveyed on blue lights to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency care was given treatment by crews for non-life threatening injuries before being taken to the same hospital for further checks.” Copyright © 2025 West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Lovingly crafted by Mixd With less than a week left to register to vote for County Council elections Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is reminding voters they must be registered to ensure their voice is heard on 1 May The list of candidates standing for election has now been confirmed and voters across all 57 divisions will elect one councillor per division.  you must be registered by 11:59pm on Friday You are eligible to register if you are 18 or over on polling day or qualifying Commonwealth citizen resident in the UK.  “Registering to vote is quick and easy to do or by proxy make sure you apply before the deadline to avoid missing out.  if you don’t have an acceptable form you can apply for free voter ID until 23 April.”  Anyone previously on the register who has recently moved home or whose details have changed will need to register to vote again If you do not have an acceptable form of photo ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before the deadline For more information on the upcoming elections, including registration details and different voting methods, visit Warwickshire County Council's website A series of updates to car park facilities in the borough designed to improve user experience and streamline the parking process for residents and visitors will be introduced shortly A major update includes the installation of new backlit These machines address the common issue of faded keypads making it difficult to enter a registration number and ensures that the process can be made quickly and easily regardless of the time of day but particularly during the evening and winter months when visibility is reduced a £1 for one hour fee has been reintroduced replacing the £1.50 for three hours previously available The revised pricing tariffs is designed to be fair and simple while still offering affordable parking options cashless payment methods have been introduced across all car parks with new machines that exclusively accept Contactless payments This measure improves the overall reliability of the parking machines as coin jams and damage caused by vandals attempting to gain access to them has been negated The Contactless payment approach also ensures that motorists no longer need to carry coinage for the correct denominations to pay for their parking and do not need to pay more than the board price as the previous machines were unable to dispense change The new parking machines also provide real-time feedback on usage for example the time periods motorists are parking An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system will also be introduced at the Rope Walk car park This cutting-edge technology will eliminate the need for paper tickets reducing the risk of lost or damaged tickets and associated fees Leisure centres across the borough will still benefit from three hours of free parking which allows visitors to enjoy the facilities without worrying about parking costs. Leisure centre car park users will still need to enter their registration number on the parking machines to ensure their session is timed for the free parking and display a ticket The car parking improvements will reduce waste and time spent emptying parking machines RingGo the mobile parking provider to Council-owned car parks Users are reminded to check any additional fees when paying for parking using this method Portfolio Holder for Business and Regeneration “These new initiatives are part of our ongoing effort to modernise and improve the parking experience in Nuneaton and Bedworth “By introducing backlit touch machines we are making parking more convenient and efficient for everyone “The changes are designed to reduce waste and ensure our car parks remain easy to use for years to come.” short stay and leisure centre car parks across the borough remain free to use between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00am Work is set to get under way to repair two steel columns at Pingles Leisure Centre in Nuneaton Contractors have this week started on works at Pingles Leisure Centre with internal mating protection of the leisure water pool tank and at the area where steel work will take place Specialist steel contractors will start the work at the Avenue Road building at the beginning of May equipment will then be returned to the health and fitness suite so it can reopen as soon as possible an ultrasound test will be undertaken to confirm the exact remedial works required on the steel columns and a time scale will then be agreed to complete all the steel works painting of all the steel works will be undertaken in this area the whole area will have a high-level clean and the leisure water pool will be refilled and water treated to allow access again “Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and Everyone Active would like to thank centre users and borough residents for their patience during this time.’’ the Government published the English Devolution White Paper This review would result in the abolition of the remaining two-tier local government across the country and establishing unitary government in their place This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to review the local government structures within our area and in our opinion businesses and staff to ensure that this be considered properly the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution also received on 16 December 2024 further details were provided on how this Local Government Review would be achieved “My intention is to formally invite unitary proposals in January 2025 from all councils in two-tier areas I will set out further detail on the criteria I will consider when taking decisions on the proposals that are submitted to Government I intend to ask for interim plans by March 2025.” Whilst we as Leaders of four District and Boroughs from across Warwickshire collectively welcome the opportunities that devolution may bring to our communities we are concerned about the haste in relation to Local Government Review which is being taken by Warwickshire County Council The County Council informed the Warwickshire District and Borough Councils at a meeting on Thursday 19 December 2024 (just three days after the publication of the White Paper) that a submission will be made from the County Council to Government by 10 January 2025 This submission will not only be seeking the deferral of the scheduled May 2025 elections but will also propose without any debate with the District and Borough Councils that a single Warwickshire Unitary Authority be formed as soon as possible and that when formed this authority would then become a member of the West Midlands Combined Authority The White Paper suggests that Government will consider postponing Local Elections scheduled in May 2025 (such as the Warwickshire County Council elections) where this would either help “unlock devolution arrangements” or if the area is included in the “Devolution Priority Programme.” We do not believe that either of the situations are relevant to Warwickshire it is far from clear as to whether a Warwickshire Unitary Authority would be allowed to join the West Midlands Combined Authority On this point Richard Parker in a recent BBC interview is reported to have stated: “I think the Warwickshire issue was dealt with at that time and is now in another place So I do not envisage the boundaries of this combined authority being extended." In response to the stated position from the County Council we have written to Councillor Isobel Seccombe “We urge you withhold from requesting the deferral of the May 2025 elections we would all wish to urgently enter meaningful and constructive discussions with the existing principal authorities within the County of Warwickshire to help properly consider the options that exist.” We therefore look forward to a positive response from the County Council on this matter If the County Council do proceed with their planned submission then we will be making it clear to the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution that we do not support the proposal from the County Council Leader of North Warwickshire Borough Council: Cllr David Wright Leader of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council: Cllr Chris Watkins Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council: Cllr Susan Juned Leader of Warwick District Council: Cllr Ian Davison Warwickshire County Council is reminding residents which closes at midnight on Sunday 22 December seeks input on plans designed to complement the Transforming Nuneaton programme Find out more and have your say now: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/nuneaton-access-and-movement-survey   the plans offer easier access to Grayson Place and the town’s central shopping area The proposals include measures to benefit local businesses said: "We are excited to share these proposals The public engagement will run until 22 December. More information and the engagement survey can be found here: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/nuneaton-access-and-movement-survey  More information on Transforming Nuneaton can be found here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/transformingnuneaton     PLEASE NOTE - This league will be cancelled on Monday 21st April due to Bank Holiday Monday.  We return as normal on Monday 28th April as per fixtures listed online A good evening's football in the Nuneaton Monday 6 a side league this week overall saw all teams in attendance throughout the night barring Dad Bod who'll be spoken to accordingly to confirm their return on Monday 28th April the Ball of Duty showcased their dominance defeating Mandy Men 3-0 in a thrilling match Newdigate United clinched a narrow victory against The Manor FC Conkers FC outshone Nott In Your Mums Forest with a 4-1 win while Tooze Nil Up had a 3-0 clean sweep against Wootton Street Wanderers The match between Mass Debaters and Ruud Man Merky ended in a 1-1 draw adding to the suspense in the league standings Division 1 saw its share of intense action Gangsters Allardyce fell to Backstreet Moyes 2-4 in a highly competitive match whereas Inter Ya Nan pulled off a close 2-1 victory over Fill Me Wycombe while Shaktar Senseless emerged victorious against Squid Game with a 3-0 win The Nuneaton Monday 6 a side football league continues to provide thrilling sporting action This week's matches have set the stage for an exciting season finale As the teams gear up for the upcoming rounds fans wait with bated breath to see who will claim the league championship Join the Nuneaton Monday 6 a-side league here or call us at +44 333 123 2340 for more information Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council apologises for any inconvenience caused due to the closure of the Pingles Leisure Centre at short notice yesterday and today The temporary closure followed maintenance works to the steel columns in the leisure water area A period of closure was put in place to afford time for technical assessment to take place Following a structural engineer inspection late today, the Council is pleased to confirm that the centre is able to re-open Further repair works do need to take place and we are now arranging for that to happen as quickly as possible we do unfortunately need to keep the smaller leisure pool area closed and restrict access to part of the gym space the management and use of the main pool will continue as usual from Saturday and the gym and studio will re-open on Monday Further information will be made available via the Pingles' Everyone Active website Contracts have now been signed with construction company BAM Construction Limited and construction consultancy Work on the second phase of the Abbey Street project in Nuneaton town centre is well under way Leader of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council “The regeneration of Abbey Street is a fantastic development not just for Nuneaton but for our entire borough “The project brings much needed jobs to the borough and will give us a town centre to be proud of.’’ “It really is excellent to see that work is now under way on the second phase “We were delighted to see the opening of the Hampton by Hilton hotel last year as part of the project and these developments can only enhance our borough and bring more people into the town centre.’’ The second phase is part of the Transforming Nuneaton project with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council working together to deliver the transformation of the town centre The Transforming Nuneaton project aims to deliver a mixed-use regeneration scheme that will provide Nuneaton with the economic boost it needs and provide new employment opportunities Investment in the town centre will help to improve: Transforming Nuneaton intends to develop exciting new opportunities within the town centre using publicly owned land to help support growth The project will also work closely with private and public sector partners to ensure it meets the ambitions of the town while engaging with potential investors and developers who can help deliver this vision of change Further details about Bam Construction Limited and Gleeds are available on their websites Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is delighted to announce additional market days to help residents and visitors make the most of the festive season The extra market days provide the perfect opportunity for shoppers to pick up last-minute Christmas gifts and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Nuneaton and Bedworth’s markets Market days in the borough will take place on: The additional market days will be welcomed following the cancellation of markets in recent weeks because of poor weather conditions “These extra market days are a wonderful opportunity for traders to showcase their unique and wide range of goods during the busy festive period “Many traders are familiar faces to the communities of Nuneaton and Bedworth and bring plenty of enthusiasm to the borough on market days “We encourage market visitors to come along and soak up the holiday spirit while supporting market traders and small businesses.” Celebrating 200 years since the birth of the modern railway network Warwickshire County Council is joining the wider rail sector in its celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary since passengers were carried for the first time on the Stockton and Darlington Railway and the modern railway was born.   January 2025 also marks nine years since the opening of Bermuda Park station on the Nuneaton to Coventry rail line one of five stations which the Council has been involved in opening in the privatised rail era – the others being Warwick Parkway Stratford Parkway and Kenilworth.   Bermuda Park station opened on 18 January 2016 after a 15 month build as part of wider improvements to the Nuneaton to Coventry line which also saw the opening of Coventry Arena station and improvements to Bedworth station By the end of its first full year of operation (2017/18) passenger numbers had grown to around 28,000 which increased further to just over 38,000 in 2019/20.   While a combination of the COVID pandemic and wider challenges within the rail industry have since stalled that growth Warwickshire remains committed to building its rail offer The County Council is working with partners to develop and grow the rail market served by the Elephant & Bear Line which operates between Leamington Spa The station at Bermuda Park is part of that line and is vital in serving the surrounding employment in the Griff area of Nuneaton allowing people to access jobs and training using a sustainable mode of transport for their journeys.   The station has recently benefitted from improved bus service connectivity to the town centre and across the borough following the opening of Bermuda Bridge and work is underway to further improve cycle access to the station from parts of East Nuneaton.   Warwickshire County Council and Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council also have aspirations to improve Nuneaton Station as part of the wider Transforming Nuneaton programme car parking and access for pedestrians and cyclists from the north of the town.   A new parkway station between Nuneaton and Hinckley near the A5 is also in the early stages of planning as is a potential station in the Galley Common/Stockingford area.   Details of these and other rail improvements can be found in the County Council’s Rail Strategy which forms part of the adopted Local Transport Plan for Warwickshire.  Further celebrations are planned through the year by the Council and the Heart of England Community Rail Partnership as part of the Railway 200 milestone.  Portfolio Holder for Transport & Planning said “This Council has a proven track-record of delivery in new and improved rail facilities and services across Warwickshire working with partners including the Department for Transport The 200 year anniversary is a great chance to take stock of that.   “Developing the rail network of Warwickshire is vital to supporting economic growth and housing delivery whilst helping the County move towards a low carbon transport system that complements our net zero commitments.  “I’m also delighted to see that as well as all of the work that has happened at Bermuda Station rail travel in and around Nuneaton is set to receive a major boost This sits perfectly with the ambitious Transforming Nuneaton programme where rail access to and around the developing town centre will bring people in with less traffic and further stimulate the local economy.”  More information about the Railway 200 celebrations can be found at: https://railway200.co.uk/.  Several other stations across the County have also been improved during that time with better facilities for passengers cycle parking and enhanced interchange with bus services.  Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is aware of rumours circulating on social media alleging that the new Hampton-by-Hilton Hotel is being used to accommodate illegal migrants The Council would like to make it clear that these claims are entirely false The Hampton-by-Hilton Hotel, which is part of the first phase of the Abbey Street development in Nuneaton is a commercial venture designed to support local businesses and visitors and is the initial part of the regeneration of Nuneaton town centre The Council understands that misinformation can be worrying and encourages the community to rely on verified sources for accurate updates on developments within the borough Hate crimes can be reported to Warwickshire Police through their website or by calling 101 Equip runs Report a Hate Crime - Warwickshire Hate Crime Partnership where Hate incidents can be reported and shared with Warwickshire Police if the option is chosen Homes were evacuated by firefighters in a town after a boiler reportedly exploded in a house Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Alexandra Street in Nuneaton at 11:55 BST on Wednesday said she thought the fire started when the boiler in her mum's house "blew up" while she was asleep and the Hong Kong community came together to organise and host the Lunar New Year Festival 2025.  This was the second year for the event which brought together Hong Kongers and the wider local community for a day of cultural celebration Building on the success of last year’s event this year’s festival welcomed over 100 attendees where they enjoyed traditional performances and opportunities to engage with local services.    The event served as an official welcome for newly arrived families from Hong Kong and a chance for Warwickshire residents to learn more about Hong Kong’s rich traditions The event was also an opportunity for local service providers to connect with the Hong Kong community and share valuable resources.    where Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children and young People, Sue Markham spoke about the importance of inclusivity and the contributions of Hong Kongers to Warwickshire This was followed by a series of performances including traditional Chinese music and piano renditions of Lunar New Year songs.    attended the event and engaged with both the organisers and the Hong Konger guests he praised the organisers and the community for their dedication and hard work in making the event a success.  Attendees had the chance to participate in a variety of interactive games all designed to engage participants in Hong Kong traditions making it a fun experience for families and children.    An important feature of the event was the service provider area where local organisations shared information on ESOL classes The event also included a cultural exhibition showcasing presentations on Lunar New Year traditions in Hong Kong.    The celebration concluded with a bring and share food session where guests enjoyed a variety of traditional dishes fostering conversation and connections across cultures.    A key message from the event was Warwickshire’s ongoing commitment to welcoming and supporting new communities "Warwickshire is a county that celebrates and welcomes diversity This festival is a testament to our community’s commitment to building strong ensuring that those who have made Warwickshire their home feel supported and valued and we are proud to celebrate with them today."    Nuneaton and Bedworth Mayor Cllr Bill Hancox said: “It was a great honour for me to attend the Lunar New Year Festival Celebration at Nuneaton Methodist Church The event was also a good opportunity for our residents to learn about Hong Kong’s many traditions It was fantastic to meet families from Hong Kong who had just arrived in our county and I would like to wish them all the best on behalf of our Nuneaton and Bedworth residents.’’  The festival was made possible through the collaboration of Warwickshire County Council and dedicated community volunteers.    For more information on support and services available for Hong Kongers in Warwickshire, visit https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/hong-kong-bno   Councillors of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council have agreed budgeted spending plans of £109.8m at their meeting on Wednesday The £109.8m expenditure is broken down below as: The budget sets out its detailed spending and funding which was ratified at the Full Council meeting the same evening After a draft budget deficit for 2025/26 of £2.96m was forecast in December 2024 The Council made careful decisions to balance the budget for 2025/26 with a projected underspend of around £73,000 for the 2024/25 financial year Alongside previous years the budget was able to contain some growth with particular attention being paid to maintenance issues and IT systems to improve efficiencies and enable works to begin on a planned maintenance programme a Council Tax increase by the maximum limit of 2.99% was agreed equating to a £7.88 a year increase in the Borough Council’s share to a band D property The remainder of the increase is received by Warwickshire County Council and the Office of the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner The Borough Council’s share equates to 11.32% Increases in fees and charges were agreed at 2.5%, although a flat £5 increase has been introduced to the green bin scheme subscription This is the first time the green bin scheme has seen an increase in price since the £40 charge was introduced in 2018 Council housing rents will increase by 2.7% which adheres to the formula allowed by government of 1% plus September’s Consumer Price Index The Housing Revenue Account for the current year is projected to balance at a net zero position Total income projections for 2025/26 are set at £32.1million Car Park charges have been revised to reintroduce the £1 for the first hour rate with reduced rates for town centre parking being available at Harefield Road multi-storey all the ticket machines are being modernised to take contactless payments and to provide real-time feedback on usage Portfolio Holder for Resources and Customer Service "I am delighted we have been able to produce a balanced budget which includes an improved approach to proper planning and maintenance “We have allocated resources to enable significant element of service delivery reviews such as waste services and street cleaning “Listening to our residents we are hearing loud and clear that they want a tidy borough and that is what we intend to deliver.” "We are concentrating our efforts to ensure that empty properties in the borough are brought back into use or the benefit of everybody “Money has been allocated in our budget to employ an officer to collate all the facts about the empty properties so that these can be brough back on to the valuation list “Funds have been included in the budget to continue building new Council properties which is one of the main concerns of the residents who contact me “I am proud of Nuneaton and Bedworth and this budget presents a first move towards making the borough a great place to live and work." The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been actioned as temperatures go below freezing In line with national guidance, the Protocol aims to help rough sleepers during periods of extreme weather SWEP comes into force when the forecast predicts temperatures will drop to zero degrees Celsius or below for three consecutive nights and will end when the temperature is no longer freezing SWEP is a national initiative that gives Local Housing Authorities the responsibility to temporarily accommodate anyone homeless in severe weather conditions regardless of the usual restrictive criteria that would apply under normal weather conditions Councils will accommodate homeless people regardless of priority need The Council’s Housing Solutions Team will arrange the most appropriate accommodation available at the time As usual, homeless individuals will be given advice and assistance to assist them to secure alternative accommodation where possible or anyone worried about someone sleeping on the streets can phone either of these numbers to report where the individual is Housing Solutions Service at the Town Hall on 024 7637 6376 during office hours or the Out of Hours service on 024 7638 2153 at other times Council Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing “The weather has worsened over the last few days and we know rough sleepers are particularly at risk of harm when temperatures drop and we are committed to helping them get the support they need please get in touch as soon as possible using the above contact details due to the freezing conditions and this will be kept under review in the coming days.’’ The area outside Nuneaton Town Hall will soon be having a major makeover The programme will see the planting areas to the frontage of the Town Hall completely refurbished This will include the removal of all existing shrubs trees and lighting with a new planting scheme and statement hard landscaping will be installed along with reinstatement of the floodlighting a temporary footpath closure will be required with the works programmed in two halves allowing continued access to the Town Hall from the front entrance via one of the ramps The works are being funded from UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) contributions as part of the ongoing town improvement programme “Nuneaton Town Hall has been a focal point of our borough since the 1930s and attracts thousands of visitors and customers each year not just for the Town Hall but for Nuneaton in general “This work will create a more attractive and inviting frontage and will also provide valuable nectar sources for our butterflies Work will soon be getting under way at Marlborough Road and Attleborough Recreation Grounds and Sorrell Road Community Park Funding for all three projects comes from UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) levelling up, with Sorrell Road also benefitting from £100k from Hill Top and Caldwell Big Lottery Marlborough Road Recreation Ground will see new play areas installed for younger and older children Sorrell Road Community Park will have new play areas put in place for younger and older children Springfield Road will feature new play areas for younger and older children “It is fantastic that three of our popular recreation grounds are all having a series of major improvements carried out “We fully recognise the importance of green spaces for our Borough’s residents and when this work is completed we will have superb facilities to benefit everyone.’’ “HTC Big Local has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund where it has seen over £1m invested in Hill Top and Caldwell over the last 10 years Its main aim has been to make the area an even better place to live residents have told us they wanted to see activities for young people be a priority and improvements to their green spaces so we are really pleased to be able to invest £100,000 into rejuvenating Sorrel Road Park and we're excited to see the new facilities being used by even more residents." A normal timetable has been restored on the West Coast Main Line between Tamworth and Nuneaton after successfully installing a prop to an overhead line structure Engineers have completed work to temporarily restore the railway near Polesworth after damage to an overhead line structure was discovered during a routine track inspection on 6 December engineers installed a temporary support within one of the four tracks so that trains could continue running safely on the remaining three lines The partial closure meant that southbound train services between Tamworth Atherstone and Nuneaton were replaced by buses which caused increased journey times for some passengers Extensive work has now been completed to allow the railway to fully reopen from today (Thursday 6 February) This has involved modifying the railway embankment realigning the affected section of track and relocating a metal prop to keep the overhead line structure safe trains will run at a reduced speed to allow the ground underneath the track to settle and adjust to the weight of passing trains This will help our engineers monitor the area before safely increasing speeds for smoother journeys said: “This is a complicated piece of engineering and our repairs have kept as many trains moving as possible for passengers while ensuring the safety of the railway is maintained and I would like to thank passengers for their patience "Our teams have worked around the clock to temporarily fix a damaged structure and fully reopen the railway I am pleased to confirm that services can now operate as normal and we appreciate everyone’s understanding during this time The residents of Polesworth will have also noticed our presence and their patience is appreciated” customer experience director at London Northwestern Railway said: “We are grateful to passengers in Atherstone for their patience while Network Rail completed vital repairs to the overhead cables We are pleased that the line is now open again and our normal timetable is back in operation Our timetables are available to view on journey planners said: “We’re pleased the railway between Tamworth and Nuneaton is now fully open and would like to thank our customers for their patience while Network Rail carried out vital repairs to the infrastructure.” The design of a replacement overhead line structure at this location is ongoing and will be installed at a later date To minimise further disruption to passengers this will be installed at the same time as other planned improvements on the West Coast Main Line later in the year to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years People travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being urged to continue to check their journeys following damage to overhead line equipment in Warwickshire.  Following a routine track inspection on the railway through Polesworth on 6 December rail engineers discovered damage to an overhead line structure which carries the wires that provide power to electric trains engineers have successfully installed a temporary prop which has allowed passenger and freight trains to continue running safely London Northwestern Railway services travelling southbound are unable to call at Atherstone station Bus replacement services will be in place between Tamworth Atherstone and Nuneaton in the southbound direction only for customers travelling to/from Atherstone said: “We’re working hard to keep passengers and freight services moving through Polesworth while we complete urgent repairs to a damaged overhead line structure we’ve been able to safely increase the speed trains can run through the area however journeys are still being affected and passengers should continue to check before they travel.“I’m sorry for the ongoing disruption and want to assure passengers that we’re working on a plan to fully reopen the railway as soon as possible.” said: “We apologise for the disruption caused to customers in Atherstone while Network Rail complete vital repairs to the overhead cables Rail replacement services will be in operation until southbound services are able to call at the station once again with timetables available to view on journey planners.” said: “We’d like to thank customers for their patience while Network Rail carry out vital repairs to the infrastructure near Tamworth we’d encourage those making journeys on the West Coast Main Line to check before they travel.” Engineers are working around the clock to prepare the railway embankment for work to replace the damaged structure A full repair plan is being developed which will see a four-track railway returned as soon as possible Work has taken place aimed at easing flooding problems at two borough cemeteries Contractors have completed works along Skey Drive to help clear gulleys and roots that have caused a blockage for water drainage and will help to combat pooling water at Bucks Hill Cemetery Land drains are also being installed within the cemetery to support the flooding issues Trees have been removed in Attleborough Cemetery to prepare for piping work that will be installed by Network Rail to try and prevent water backing up in the cemetery "The Council is determined to tackle these issues at our cemeteries and following extensive work last year we had already prevented the graves from flooding at Bucks Hill Cemetery “We now need to complete drainage works to prevent the lower road from retaining water after significant rain we have also carried out work along Skey Drive to prevent water pooling which was a potential risk for road users “Lack of attention had allowed trees and reeds to grow along Skey Drive and the roots from these had blocked all the drainage points from the road causing significant flooding and creating a dangerous situation for motorists water from the railway embankment after heavy rainfall was causing extensive flooding there too “Network Rail has agreed to carry out work to rectify this at their expense but we have had to remove two trees to enable access for them to install the new drainage pipes "Once all this work has been completed hopefully these cemeteries will be free from flooding and we will ensure to put in place a regular check that all drainage systems are running freely." You can now sign up to the 2025-2026 green bin collection service If you sign up before Friday you will receive your permit sticker in time for the start of the new service on Monday The service costs £40 per bin per year Residents can sign up for the service at any point throughout the year however there are no discounts if residents sign up at a later date If you are subscribed to the current 2024/25 service you will continue to receive collections until Friday There are no green bin collections for the last two weeks of January 2025 (Monday Portfolio holder for Environment and Public Services “If you would like to sign up for the 2025/26 green bin service we suggest you sign up by 17 January so that you don’t miss the start of the service “You can use the green bin service for all your garden waste so it really is a useful service that I would encourage everyone to sign up for.” If you cannot make it to the polling station for Warwickshire County Council elections you can still have your say and vote by post or proxy Both options are great alternatives for Nuneaton and Bedworth residents who cannot vote in person due to travel be sure to apply before the deadline to ensure you do not miss your opportunity Warwickshire residents will be voting for 57 County Council divisions These elections are your chance to influence decisions on important issues like public health a postal or proxy vote (nominating someone you trust to vote on your behalf) is an easy and secure way to take part If you are voting in person at a polling station, remember you must be registered to vote by midnight on Friday You will need to do this if you have never registered before The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5:00pm on Monday The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5:00pm on Wednesday “We would like to make sure that everyone in our borough who is eligible to vote has the chance to do so in these forthcoming elections “There is still time for people to ensure they can vote and we suggest they take any necessary steps they need to in plenty of time don’t miss the chance to influence the decisions that affect your community Further information on the upcoming elections including registration details and different voting methods is also available where you can also find answers to frequently asked questions If you are voting in person, remember to bring your voter ID. You can find a list of accepted forms of photo IDs Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery is currently accepting applications for exhibition spaces for 2025-2026 The Museum aims to show a variety of exhibitions across the year that appeal to different interests and ages The pack includes the forms for completion as well as help and guidance Applications should be submitted by Monday “I urge people to use this opportunity to exhibit at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery “It is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and bring your work to the attention of the tens of thousands of visitors who pass through the building each year.” Home   >   News   >   Warwickshire Cup Final: Broadstreet RFC vs Nuneaton RFC don’t miss the Warwickshire Cup Final on Sunday as Broadstreet RFC take on Nuneaton RFC at Butts Park Arena This promises to be a competitive clash between two strong teams Expect a hard-fought game with plenty of action on the field Advance tickets are available online at: Buy Tickets Here On-the-day tickets (cash or card at the gate): The Warwickshire Cup is a key fixture in the county rugby calendar Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just looking for a great afternoon of rugby come down to Butts Park Arena and enjoy the game Copyright © Coventry Rugby 2025. 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