Warwickshire Towns Network (WTN)
Warwickshire Towns Network (WTN) brings together representatives from place partnerships, Business Improvement Districts and local authority officers to enable any positive actions which help to sustain or improve towns and villages; and help Warwickshire to be the best it can be.
Our core aims are to ensure:
- Warwickshire’s communities and individuals are supported to be safe, healthy and independent
- Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training and skills and infrastructure.
Warwickshire Towns Network hosts regular meetings of place practitioners which celebrate best practice and provide a supportive environment to deal with town challenges. If you would like to find out more, please email towns@warwickshire.gov.uk
Warwickshire Towns Network Place Profile Tool
Whether you're working in local planning, community development, or simply want to understand Warwickshire’s towns better, this interactive dashboard is your go-to resource for rich, data-driven insights.
Explore detailed profiles for 18 towns across Warwickshire, covering:
- Housing
- Health
- Crime
- Travel
- Population
- Education
- Business
- Infrastructure
Each town has a 10-page profile, with comparisons to districts/boroughs, Warwickshire, England, and other towns across a wide range of metrics.
Perfect for policymakers, researchers, and community advocates - this tool helps you make informed decisions and spark meaningful conversations.
Explore the dashboard now - Warwickshire Towns Network Profiles
Warwickshire Towns Network Conference 2023
In March 2023, Warwickshire Towns Network offered an opportunity for place practitioners to get together with local businesses and speakers for a lively discussion on the opportunities of place. Guest speakers flipped thinking and offered energising presentations for delegates, a full write up is available through Warwickshire Means Business.
We captured footage at the event so the learning can also be enjoyed by those who could not join us:
Guest speakers: key notes
A selection of key notes from the guest speakers are available on YouTube:
| Speaker | Video link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Iain Nicholson | Vacant Shops Academy |
Hear Iain’s approach to tackling empty units impression and his sense of Warwickshire’s opportunities. |
| Joe Barratt | Institute of Place Management | Hear from Joe on his impressions of Warwickshire Towns Network and reflections on local projects. |
| Charlie Demetriou | Zero Store | What brings people to place and the importance of product knowledge and service. |
| Johanne Thomas | Urban & Civic | Reflections on Warwickshire Towns Network and the power of collaboration. |
| Keely Hancox | Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce |
Practical approaches to solving problems and the power of reaching out to others. |
| Ojay MacDonald | Association of Town and City Managers |
Why is Warwickshire Towns Network important? How can a forum enable change and who are the key players? Ojay reflects on the abundance and assets of Warwickshire. |
| Overall conference video | Various attendees | A brief overview of the day including soundbites. |
The resources from the delegate pack (PDF, 672 KB) are accessible online.