Leyes Lane Community Group

About

The group

The Leyes Lane Community Group exists to support informed, constructive engagement between local residents and Warwick District Council (WDC) in relation to the demolition and redevelopment of the former Kenilworth School site on Leyes Lane.

The Group brings together residents with a shared interest in understanding the proposals, their impacts, and the decision-making processes that will shape the future of the site and the surrounding area. Our aim is to improve the quality of local civic engagement by focusing on evidence, transparency, and constructive dialogue.

We are not a protest group or a social media campaign. We seek to ensure that community concerns are clearly articulated, well-founded, and directed to the points in the planning process where they can genuinely make a difference.

Purpose and Terms of Reference

The purpose of the Leyes Lane Community Group is to:

  • Understand the details, constraints, and timelines of the proposed development
  • Identify and articulate key community concerns in a clear and evidence-based way
  • Engage with councillors, officers, and other stakeholders in good faith
  • Provide structured feedback and consultation responses to Warwick District Council

The Group’s scope includes, but is not limited to:

  • The method and impacts of demolition, including health, safety, and environmental considerations
  • The scale, density, and design of the proposed housing
  • The location, design, and impact of the proposed Extra Care facility
  • Traffic impacts and street layout on Leyes Lane and the wider Park Hill area
  • Provision (or lack) of community, health, sports, and recreation facilities
  • The quality, openness, and value-for-money of WDC’s approach to the development and its community engagement

How We Work

  • The Group is chaired and decisions are recorded to ensure clarity and continuity
  • Work is organised through topic-focused working groups
  • Information shared by the Group is grounded in planning documents, formal submissions, and verifiable sources
  • Calls for action are made only where appropriate, proportionate, and lawful