Work set to start on new civic centre and library for Whitnash

The project, which is being run in partnership with Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council, will see a new hub built which will house a multi-use sports hall, library, community café, meeting room and council offices.

Grants from Warwick District Council, Warwickshire County Council, Sport England and a public works loan will pay for the construction while an additional £20,000 for landscaping, parking, electric vehicle charging points and bike racks was raised through a successful Crowdfunding campaign.

District and Town Councillor for Whitnash, Tony Heath, said: “A civic centre and library on Acre Close has been a priority for our local community since it was identified by public consultation in our Neighbourhood Plan.

"I am therefore very pleased that, thanks to the support from Warwick District Council, Warwickshire County Council and the efforts of local businesses and residents, we will soon have this vital multi-functional facility for the benefit of everyone in our town.”

Warwick District Council leader Cllr Andrew Day added: “A community hub is an essential part of every town, especially one as vibrant as Whitnash.

“This welcome new facility not only brings benefits to local residents, but provides jobs at a critical time in our recovery plan for Warwick district. Working in partnership with Whitnash Town Council we’re delighted to play our part in bringing this important and ambitious scheme to life.”

Steve Jones, from Deeley Construction, said the company had worked on a number of projects around the district over more than 80 years.

He added: “We have been working on this scheme throughout lockdown and are looking forward to getting started on site in the near future.”