In 2025, the South Warwickshire Local Climate Engagement Programme was relaunched to support rural communities to tackle climate change and restore nature. The Programme is jointly run by Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils and a variety of community-led initiatives are already taking place across South Warwickshire. The Programme aims to provide guidance and support to Town and Parish Councils, charities and community groups who wish to further their own climate ambitions.
A recent survey of local councils and community groups revealed that most organisations wanted funding advice for a broad range of climate-based projects, and that many were planning tree planting and flood prevention schemes.
The findings from the survey are now guiding the South Warwickshire Local Climate Engagement Steering Group, which brings together district councillors, council officers, Town & Parish Councils, local climate action groups, and WALC (Warwickshire and West Midlands Association of Local Councils). Together, the group is mapping out opportunities for greater engagement and support for rural community projects across both districts.
Share your green ideas with us! If you've run a project, are planning one, or simply have an idea that needs support - we want to hear from you. We welcome enquiries from all over South Warwickshire, from promoting small community events, all the way up to assisting in delivery of large, multi-year projects.
The programme is interested in hearing about more place-based ideas that fall into the following areas:
- Climate Change Mitigation (e.g.: solar panels, building insulation, car-sharing, repair cafés, community kitchens)
- Climate Change Adaptation (e.g.: flood defences, rainwater harvesting, shaded outdoor spaces, upgrading local facilities)
- Biodiversity Enhancement (e.g.: tree planting, habitat restoration, bee hotels, community orchards)
On 17th October 2025, we ran a community engagement event as part of the relaunch. The event took place at Leamington Spa's Town Hall, where communities, local councils and charities came together to share best practice, develop networks, and pool resources. It also enabled us to receive extensive feedback from the public on how the programme should operate moving forward.
Contact us
If you'd like to have a conversation with the team to find out about what support and resources are available, including best practice, templates, funding advice and case studies, please contact the appropriate inbox:
Stratford District: localclimateengagement@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Warwick District: swclimate.engagement@warwickdc.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can contact us through the enquiry form on our website here.
Newsletter
As part of the Local Climate Engagement Programme, we produce a bi-monthly newsletter which showcases best practice from rural and urban communities across South Warwickshire, and provides information on the latest fundraising and training opportunities. Please sign up to the newsletter here.
Past editions of the newsletter
- Issue One - September 2024
- Issue Two - November 2024
- Issue Three - January 2025
- Issue Four - March 2025
- Issue Five - April 2025
- Issue Six - May 2025
- Issue Seven - June 2025
- Issue Eight - July/August 2025
- Issue Nine - September 2025
- Issue Ten - October 2025
- Issue Eleven - November/December 2025
- Issue Twelve - December 2025
Page last updated on 26/03/2026