NEW projects are on the horizon in Whitnash without any rise in the town’s share of the council tax.
Residents heard the good news that Whitnash Town Council’s precept will not be rising for the next financial year at the first council meeting of 2026.
This is despite the meeting also outlining a number of planned improvements across the town, including new play equipment, improved lighting in the park, proposals to enhance a community area in Washbourne Fields, repainting the Civic Centre and exploring a possible extension to the building.
Council tax bills are made up of contributions to Whitnash Town Council, Warwick District Council, Warwickshire County Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner. At the time of the meeting, the other authorities had not yet agreed their budgets, although councillors said it was likely residents would still see increases from those bodies.
Councillors welcomed the town’s police community support officer, who delivered a crime update. While some offences had been recorded since the November report, levels remained low, particularly when compared with neighbouring areas which have experienced a rise in thefts from vehicles.
Members also noted that traffic wardens were now being seen more frequently alongside police officers during school drop off and pick up times. Concerns were raised about the use of electric scooters on pavements and the behaviour of electric bike delivery riders.
