Warwick District Council is planning to redevelop the Covent Garden car park to include a new Head Office together with residential apartments and a multi-story car park.  Representatives of the Leamington Chamber of Trade and BID Leamington have spent many hours discussing the proposals with Warwick District Council Officers, but there continue to be a number of areas about which we have serious concerns.

Warwick District Council has submitted a planning application for the development of Covent Garden Car Park. The plan includes the relocation of 365 council staff from Riverside House, the construction of 44 apartments and car parking for 611 spaces. Whilst the Chamber welcomes quality developments that enhance our town centre, we have serious concerns regarding this application and, at an Emergency Executives’ Meeting on Tuesday 31st November, we voted unanimously to lodge a formal objection. 

It is with great sadness that the Royal Leamington Spa Chamber of Trade announces the passing of Gerry McManus, Centre Manager for Royal Priors. Gerry passed away on Monday (September 11, 2017) following a short illness. He was 53 years-old and is survived by his wife and two children.

A new chair was elected at the Royal Leamington Spa’s Chamber of Trade’s AGM last month.

Julie McGarrigle (left), Business Development Director from local solicitors Alsters Kelley LLP replaces Maxine Howe (right) who had served as Chair for the previous year.