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  •   Kenilworth Weekly News reports launch   of   Kenilworth Town Guide 2009 leaflet   ( as a large PDF file )
    which lists both Places to Eat and Places to Stay and which
    is available from the   Library & Tourist Information Centre   and   Warwickshire Direct - Kenilworth
    all in the same premises at Smalley Place near the Clock Tower by the Abbey End roundabout.
    Warwickshire County Council & Warwickshire District Council joint phone number from November 2009
    for Council Services :-   Warwickshire Direct   =   01926 410 410
    A Warwickshire One Stop Shop
    Kenilworth Town Council Website   re-launched October 2009
    ( some Google search results for earlier webpages are re-directed to the new homepage )
    Find a business compiled by the Kenilworth Chamber of Trade
    What's in Kenilworth?   &   His Webpage   are blogs by   Mike Downes
    and also a   Web Album of Business Premises   photographs taken by Mike Downes
    Search for local clubs & organisations in the Community Information Database of Warwickshire County Council
    A Guide to the Historic Town of Kenilworth   published 2003 by KHAS & the Town Council
    ( isbn 0 902372 13 0 now at £1-00 from Kenilworth Books, Talisman or the Barn Museum )
    An authoritave online portal to Kenilworth history
    VisitBritain destination guide to Kenilworth
    Enjoy Warwickshire towns - Kenilworth - Warwickshire Web
    BBC - Coventry & Warwickshire - Things to do
    Events and Entertainment Venues in Warwickshire - Warwickshire Web
    Warwickshire County Council / Observatory   Kenilworth Locality Profile 2008   ( as a PDF file )
    Warwick District Council 10 page brochure ( with maps ) of   Parking in Kenilworth - April 2009   ( view FULL SCREEN in ISSUU format using FLASH )
    Google maps Street View launched in 2010 for Kenilworth
    ( best viewed at Full Screen by   draging Pegman onto map   to view streets marked in blue )
     
    Three free A4 sized Council Magazines ( online as PDF files) :-
    WCC   "View" residents magazine
    WCC Adult Social Care Services, Carer & Customer First Team   "Primetime" magazine
    WDC   "Focus" residents magazine

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      Open to visitors & residents alike The King's Table
    Café & Shop
     
    Open to visitors   ( free to residents except on event days )
    Links to Pictorial Guides online
    Street View, by Google Trike, of Kenilworth Castle done
    in 2009, but not yet online in 2010.
    Kenilworth Castle
    and Elizabethan Garden

     
    Events throughout 2010
     
    Open to visitors & residents alike Shopmobility Scheme
    at Leamington Spa

    ( as a PDF file )
     
    Thursday Street Market   in Abbey End   from 9am to 4pm.
    Farmer's Markets on a weekend have been abandoned !
    Sketts Outdoor Markets
     
    Open to residents over 50.   Silver Surfers drop-in session
    every Thursday from 2:30pm in Kenilworth Library
    with guides in attendance to help you !
    Leamington & Kenilworth
    Surfers
      newsletter
    ( as a DOC file )
     
    Age Concern England   &   Help the Aged   merge
    to be known as   Age UK   from Spring 2010
    Age Concern Warwickshire
    continues to serve you
     
    Business Improvement District Leamington launched
    new   Royal Leamington Spa shop eat / drink   website
    Shopping Guide 01/06/2009
    ( as a PDF file )
     
    WCC   Country Parks in Warwickshire
    a breath of fresh air - events throughout 2010
     
    FEBRUARY
      2010  
    04/02
    Health Travel Service   serving the Older People of
    Warwick District incorporated into   WVT
    Warwickshire Voluntary
    Transport launched
    23/02
    Connecting a leisure route between central Kenilworth and
    the University of Warwick & the Greenway to Berkswell
    Bridge over the A429
    granted planning consent
    25/02
    Progress of   A Station for Kenilworth ( ASK )   includes
    on   10/09/2009 the appointment of John Laing as promoter
    and on   25/02 permission to purchase the land
    and on   02/03 towards the "NUCKLE" link
    WCC Cabinet decided on
    Purchase of the Site for
    Kenilworth Rail Station

    ( item 9 )
    from 26/02
    to 09/04
    Kenilworth Weekly News online :-
    KWN 18/02   New Kenilworth sites are identified for housing
    KWN 19/02   No decision yet on sites for new homes
    KWN 03/06   Relief as government building targets scrapped
    Alternative Sites Consultation
    WDC Core Strategy
    Documents for the Public
    MARCH
      2010  
    from 11/03
    to 20/05
    extended
    to 17/06
     
    and also till
    2011
    High Speed Rail plan between Birmingham & London passes
    through Burton Green, near Kenilworth by Crackley Woods -
    across the Coventry Road and through Stoneleigh Park

    ( HS2 Plan & Profile Maps as PDF files )   Zoom In to see details
     
    CT 15/03 :- Massive campaign set to fight high-speed rail line
    WCC 22/03 :- Rail line will not disrupt Connect2 Kenilworth
    CT 17/04 :- Kenilworth Action Group gears up for rail battle
    WCC 22/04 :- Cabinet Agenda item 4. High Speed Rail (HS2):
    Preferred Route and Exceptional Hardship Scheme

    WCC News 22/04 :- Cabinet decisions on High Speed Rail
    KWN 06/05 :- Official Representation over High Speed Rail
    BBC 20/05 :- Over 30 groups unite against high-speed rail
    BBC 25/05 :- High-speed rail network Bill 'in due course'
    WCC Minutes 27/05 :- HS2 (WCC) Communications Meeting
    WCC News 28/05 :- Talking Trains at Meeting in Shire Hall
    WCC 17/06 :- HS2 responds to questions from WCC
    WCC 28/06 :- Remit extended & Consultation moved to 2011
    Jeremy Wright MP on High-Speed Rail
    DfT High Speed Rail plans
    HS2 Consultation Strategy  
    ( as a PDF file )
    Exceptional Hardship Scheme
    Consultation extended
    by four weeks
    untill 17/06

     
    HS2 Action Alliance
    simplify responding
    to consultation

     
    www.warwickshire.gov.uk/hs2
    with updates

     
    www.hs2cv8.co.uk
    Burton Green HS2 Action Grp.
    APRIL
      2010  
    from 05/04
    onwards
    Winner of the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award
    From 25/04   the nearest bus stop for the 12 from Kenilworth,
    is in Little Park St.   No longer by the museum entrance
    Change of opening hours
    at The Herbert, Coventry
      &
    Centro Bus Timetables
    17/04
    Kenilworth Nursery School, Bertie Rd,   is under threat of
    closure.   Join the protest gathering at Abbey End - 11am.
    WCC 19/05   Public consultation on 3 options through June
    BBC News 02/07   Warks nursery schools will remain open
    WCC News 23/07   Excellent future for Warwickshire
    maintained nursery schools
    Kenilworth Parents
    website
    21/04
    Parade along Warwick Rd. of   2nd Battalion Royal Regiment
    of Fusiliers
    .  Inspection by the Mayor at Smalley Place.
    Civic reception in the Castle - 12:30pm to 2pm.
    Photographs & You Tube Video of the Event   from Rotary.
    Over 400 photographs on 22 webpages   from Town Council.
    KWN 06/05   Kenilworth Award now kept in Tower of London
    Stepping off from
    the Clarendon Road area
    at 11:30am
    25/04
    In the centre of Coventry,   Ironmonger Row & the Burges
    re-opened to buses after two years.
    Service 12 from Kenilworth
    affected.
      New timetable leaflet.
    MAY
      2010  
    06/05
    UK General Election   for the new constituency of  
    Kenilworth and Southam   due to   boundary changes
    BBC 07/05 Election 2010 Results for   Kenilworth & Southam
    KWN 07/05 Election 2010 Results for   Kenilworth & Southam
      all COVENTRY is RED   but   all WARWICKSHIRE is BLUE
    BBC 11/05   Cameron and Clegg form Coalition Government
    KWN 147/05   No Coalition Harmony in Warwick District
    Coalition Programme for Government
    Cov. Tele. 22/04
    Full list of Canditates for
    the Kenilworth & Southam
    constituency
    JUNE
      2010  
     
    Burton Green   residents launch Keep Burton Green
    Newsletter issue 1 - Burton Green HS2 Action Group
    Burton Green Village Hall
    events
    from 03/06
    to 27/08
    WCC News 19/01/2010   Play a part in planning
    the future of transport in Warwickshire.
    .
    The WCC Local Transport Plan 3 for all modes of transport
    ( walking, cycling, public transport, car based travel & freight )
    to be published in April 2011
    WCC   LTP3
    Consultation documents

     
    WCC News 21/06/2010
    Have your Say
    04/06
    WCC Trading Standards Service warning to online buyers
    and car boot sale buyers
    'Just the Ticket' Scam Advice
    Fake Goods at Car Boot sales
    from 10/06
    to 06/08
    Community groups and voluntary organisations can bid for
    grants from Warwick Area Fund & Community Forum Fund
    No need to ‘treasure hunt’ in
    Warwick District
    22/06
    Coalition Government 1st June Budget BBC   Budget at-a-glance
    and lots of links to websites
    22/06
    WCC News   Improving life around the home via the web Warks Accessible Housing
    JULY
      2010  
    07/07
    Severn Trent Water announce that there will be
    no hosepipe ban in Coventry & Warwickshire
    Severn Trent takes extra steps
    to safeguard water supplies
    from 12/07
    to 20/08
    Gas Main replacement work will close Dalehouse Lane,
    between Stoneleigh Road and Common Lane.
    Access will be maintained.
    WCC Highways Dept. map of
    closure and diversion route

    ( as a PDF file )
    from 16/07
    to 12/10
    Major roadworks result in a one-way northbound traffic flow.
    Some bus services will not serve Warwick Bus Station.
    Temporary traffic
    arrangements in Warwick
    19/07
    David Cameron reveals " Big Society " plan BBC   Video   and   Details
    20/07
    Chief Fire Officer reveals plans for choice of three options to
    Imrove Fire Services
    ( as a PDF file ) afer the consultations.
    BBC News 08/07   Options propose that as many as
    four fire stations could close, but Kenilworth will stay open.

    BBC News 12/07   Fire Brigades Union to fight fire cuts
    BBC C&W 20/07   Fire cuts protesters gather at meeting
    BBC C&W 20/07   Three fire stations will close in Warks
    Warks Fire & Rescue Service
    with link to Graeme Smith's
    interview on YouTube.
    Agendas for Cabinet & WCC
    meetings on 20/07.
    WCC News 21/07   Council
    approve plans to
    modernise fire service
    29/07
    In Kenilworth Library & Warwickshire Direct advice from
    Citizens Advice Bureau ( CAB ) from 9:15am to 12:15pm
    and JobCentre Plus from 2pm to 4pm to help
    the unemployed & those facing redundancy.
    Weekly Thursday sessions of
    Citizens Advice Bureau   &  
    JobCentre Plus   help
    29/07
    Open office drop-in in Kenilworth - 10am to 4pm.
    Home Care Services - September 2009   website.
    Good news on the home care front
    WCC   Older People
    Community Services
    31/07
    @ Abbey Cinema   is the   Facebook Page   of films at
    the Saturday Youth Cinema in the KY&CC for £1 at the door.
    3pm - Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs
    6pm - Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang
    Kenilworth Youth
    and
    Community Centre
    31/07
    Free swimming for the under 16s and over 60s will continue
    in the three WDC pools
      until the end of March 2011 despite
    the Government ceasing to fund it after the end of July 2010.
    Abbey Fields Swimming Pool
    AUGUST
      2010 Current Council Consultations
    02/08
    PHILLIS   surgery in Kenilworth Library - 2pm to 3pm Promoting Health and
    Indepedence for the over 50s
    05/08
    In Kenilworth Library & Warwickshire Direct advice from
    Citizens Advice Bureau ( CAB ) from 9:15am to 12:15pm
    and JobCentre Plus from 2pm to 4pm to help
    the unemployed & those facing redundancy.
    Weekly Thursday sessions of
    Citizens Advice Bureau   &  
    JobCentre Plus   help
    07/08
    The new £26m "one-stop" Justice Centre, Leamington Spa
    open for inspection by the public - 10am to 2pm
    BBC News 28/07
    BBC C&W   Centre photos
    07/08
    @ Abbey Cinema   is the   Facebook Page   of films at
    the Saturday Youth Cinema in the KY&CC for £1 at the door.
    3pm - Fame : 6pm - Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen
    Kenilworth Youth
    and
    Community Centre
    from 09/08
    to 03/09
    Gas Main replacement work will close Upper Spring Lane,
    between Kenilworth Road and Beehive Hill.
    Access will be maintained.
    WCC Highways Dept. map of
    closure and diversion route

    ( as a PDF file )
    12/08
    In Kenilworth Library & Warwickshire Direct advice from
    Citizens Advice Bureau ( CAB ) from 9:15am to 12:15pm
    and JobCentre Plus from 2pm to 4pm to help
    the unemployed & those facing redundancy.
    Weekly Thursday sessions of
    Citizens Advice Bureau   &  
    JobCentre Plus   help
    15/08
    "Bands in the Park"   Free music to enjoy & relax by
    in Abbey Fields by the swimming pool from 3pm to 5pm
    Blackwell Concert Band
    16/08
    Repeat public meetings on proposed increased charges for
    home, day and respite care
      both at 2 to 4pm & 5 to 7pm in
    the   St. Peter's Dormer Conference Centre, Leamington
    BBC Care costs for adults in Warwickshire could rocket
    WCC Adult Social Care
    Charges and Contributions
    Consultation - 25/06 to 17/09
    19/08
    In Kenilworth Library & Warwickshire Direct advice from
    Citizens Advice Bureau ( CAB ) from 9:15am to 12:15pm
    and JobCentre Plus from 2pm to 4pm to help
    the unemployed & those facing redundancy.
    Weekly Thursday sessions of
    Citizens Advice Bureau   &  
    JobCentre Plus   help
    20/08
    Last day that community groups and
    voluntary organisations can bid for
    grants from WDC Community Forum Grant Fund
    KCF Grant Fund Guidance
    ( as a PDF file )
    KCF Grant Fund Application
    Form
      ( as a DOC file )
    26/08
    In Kenilworth Library & Warwickshire Direct advice from
    Citizens Advice Bureau ( CAB ) from 9:15am to 12:15pm
    and JobCentre Plus from 2pm to 4pm to help
    the unemployed & those facing redundancy.
    Weekly Thursday sessions of
    Citizens Advice Bureau   &  
    JobCentre Plus   help
    26/08
    Open office drop-in in Kenilworth - 10am to 4pm.
    Home Care Services - September 2009   website.
    Good news on the home care front
    WCC   Older People
    Community Services
    29/08
    "Bands in the Park"   Free music to enjoy & relax by
    in Abbey Fields by the swimming pool from 3pm to 5pm
    Leicestershire Co-op Band
     

     
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