Leamington pub and school building transformation project wins Civic Award
The transformation of a derelict pub and school in Leamington into a vibrant community arts space has been recognised with a Civic Trust Award.
Chosen from over 300 entries the redevelopment of the former Stoneleigh Arms pub on Clemens Street and Old School on Court Street, was amongst 46 successful projects, receiving a highly commended at the 67th Civic Trust Annual Awards ceremony which took place at the Concord Centre at Manchester Airport on Friday (March 27).
The prestigious awards celebrate outstanding architecture, planning, and design that make a positive contribution to local communities.
The recreation of the the cluster of derelict buildings and underused car park in Leamington’s Old Town, which was completed in June 2025, was led by Warwick District Council and its project partners Complex Development Projects and funded through the Government’s Future High Streets scheme.
Councillor Chris King, portfolio holder for place at Warwick District Council said: “I am thrilled that the council’s visionary and ambitious masterplan to reshape this part of Leamington into an inclusive cultural and arts community has been nationally recognised.
"This achievement would not have been possible without the input of our partners including Complex Development Projects, Intervention Architecture, Waypm, Kavannagh Construction and Edge Structural Engineering.
"Thanks to their expertise and foresight this exciting new space is now a thriving home for local creatives and businesses, delivering a vibrant programme of events and workshops for the local community.”
Details of all of the Civic Trust Award winners can be found on the website here: https://www.civictrustawards.org.uk/winners/stoneleigh-arts-and-old-school
To read more about the Stoneleigh Arms project click here: https://tinyurl.com/49xpcnya