Here is a roundup of the biggest decisions that have been made by the local councils in the last month.

And for more local planning decisions, keep an eye out for our weekly updates published every weekend.

Warwick District Council

The already-delayed South Warwickshire Local Plan looks set to be pushed back even further, a council report has revealed.

The former leader of Warwick District Council has apologised for breaching confidence over a proposed £10 million spend on heightened environmental standards for new council homes.

Warwick District Council is to refund the extra council tax it charged for second homes having failed to implement the new policy properly. 

A political row over how to refer to those who are transgender and pregnant overshadowed a debate on Warwick District Council's support of people in temporary accommodation.

Councillors have confirmed the suspension of the council's use of social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

New fencing is set to be installed in Warwick as part of plans to restore two historic buildings at an important archaeological site in the town.

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Warwickshire County Council

There was cross-party support for a motion aimed at tackling the rising crisis of child poverty and neglect in Warwickshire and the rest of the country.

Councillors kicked back but still got forced into a secret vote on what happens next with Warwickshire County Council's ill-fated 'Bridge to Nowhere'.

There has been a 'significant' increase in the number of complaints against councillors at Warwickshire County Council (WCC), a freedom of information request has revealed.

Roadworks around Warwick's St Johns junction have "run well to date", the council has said.

The works around St Johns in Warwick (image via Warwickshire County Council)

Warwickshire County Council is celebrating a major funding award for local cycling and active travel.

New on-street parking charges for five Warwickshire towns plus fines for moving traffic offences form part of county council plans to raise almost £3 million per year from motorists.

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A six-month no-booking trial has begun at Warwickshire's recycling centre.

The leader of Warwickshire County Council has told rival councillors his administration is "already" in the process of securing "big investors" to revitalise town centres.

A new speed hump could be installed on a busy road in Warwick town centre, if plans are signed off by Warwickshire County Council.