The recent petition organised by FoSML member , Kate Pittel  has to date ( 9th September ) reached nearly 6000 supporters. It is increasing daily as word of mouth reaches parts of the population that Social media does not cover. New ways of getting the message across to the people of Warwick and Leamington are… Read More »

You might be interested in watching the Warwick District Council meetings on line   A facility has now been set up to be able to do this but you have to subscribe on this link https://www.youtube.com/user/warwickdc07 At 6 p.m.Wednesday 2 September there is a full Council meeting and we believe a question is going to be… Read More »

There was an interview on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio on 27th August. Kate Pittel was interviewed by Phil Upton on the CWR breakfast show. To hear the interview please click this link. She's on at 1.52.30. Kate argues that there should be NO change at all to the current three Dog Orders that apply to Warwick Common,… Read More »

The solar powered LED lighting for the cycle path between Sainsbury entrance and Linen Street look good and should have helped cyclists in the winter months. Thanks, Les Kent, for the image. It is such a disappointment that 50% of them have been vandalised in the few weeks that they have been installed. Perhaps the… Read More »

A report presented to Warwick District Council’s Licensing Committee recommended: - “3.4.2 Dogs on Lead to be extended to include Warwick Racecourse (when crossing the track either way at the designated public access points). The Licensing & Regulatory Committee authorise a statutory consultation, for 4 weeks on the proposals outlined below.” However, suggestions have been… Read More »

The link below is to the Dog Control orders as they have been for the last three years.  It is worth looking at this link in conjunction with the changes that the District Council is proposing. https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20113/animal_safety_and_welfare/129/dog_control_orders Are you happy with the recent suggestion on social media that all dogs be on leads everywhere on… Read More »

The Friends of St. Mary Lands Group would like to know why this application was not discussed by the Working Party and their comments sought. In view of the large quantities of soil to be removed, we request that great care be taken not to disturb or damage existing wildlife during construction and equipment storage… Read More »

The image shows the sort of condition that one of paths get into during the wet weather. The Friends support all the actions to improve the condition of the paths  and benches on our precious common. Read More »

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead   Read More »