Local residents are being invited to give their views on plans to create a new "traffic free link" between the Myton Road in Warwick and Fusiliers Way as part of an "ambitious scheme" to provide new facilities to serve the area's growing communities.

The proposals include plans for a new athletics facility to replace the track at Edmondscote, a neighbourhood centre with local shops, employment land and a community stadium to serve as the new ground of Leamington Football Club.

A new nursery for pre-school children is also included.

Residents can see the Myton Path and Fusiliers Way plans and give their feedback by visiting the Warwick District Council website.

Cllr Chris King, portfolio holder for place commented: "The Myton Path is a vital element of a wide ranging and ambitious scheme for the community development of the Fusiliers Way area.

"Its creation will provide one of the missing links to local sustainable transport reducing the volume of traffic on the Myton and Banbury Roads.

"The path would also become a rear entrance to both Myton and Warwick Schools and could be used by employees on the Warwick Technology Park.

"This is an integral part of a Masterplan for the whole area alongside Fusiliers Way, which we are keen to show the public so that they can see how these proposals would fit in with the new and existing schools and other local land uses and give their feedback."

During the public consultation period, the council will be hosting a series of drop-in events the first of which will take place on: Monday 14 October from 4.30pm to 6pm at Myton School (Upper School Hall) Wednesday 16 October 10am to 12pm and 4pm to 7pm, Temporary Unit, Myton Green Play Area & Ball Court, Fusiliers Way.