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Warwick council roundup: paddling pools, 500 homes and protests

Local News by James Smith 2 minutes ago  
Here are the biggest council stories from the last month in Warwick (image via Nub News)
Here are the biggest council stories from the last month in Warwick (image via Nub News)
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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 Town Council

Wimbledon finals will be shown on the big screen in the centre of Warwick this summer - Warwick Town Council has confirmed.

Warwick District Council

Warwick's paddling pool remains closed amid repairs.

Nearly 500 new houses have been earmarked for Warwick as the South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP) nears its latter stages.

Meanwhile, residents campaigning to try and stop thousands of houses being built in Hatton say the local councils have ignored the "overwhelming weight of evidence" as they press forward with the plans.

Motorists can now pay for parking on multiple parking apps at council-run car parks thanks to a national scheme.

Warwick District Council has announced the election of a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

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Residents are being asked to share their views on the district council's 'sexual entertainment establishment' policy in a public consultation.

Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council has released its latest update on the over-budget and much-delayed A46 Stoneleigh Junction redevelopment.

"Dark" and "regressive" plans to withdraw funding from an equalities service will go forward despite warnings that it could cost more than it saves.

A reported "public order offence with a hate element" is being investigated by police following last week's protest outside Shire Hall.

The new leader of the opposition at Warwickshire County Council has vowed not to quell her forceful nature despite a year of febrile meetings.

Reform's reshaped cabinet has been announced with one under-fire councillor stepping back to a support role and one dropped altogether.

Yet another delay has hit works to build a new roundabout in Kenilworth which are now over two years behind schedule.

A new seven-year highway maintenance contract has been launched by Warwickshire County Council aimed at improving roads, footways and bridges across the county.

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Cabinet has endorsed an £80.1 million plan to support residents to live healthier, more independent lives for longer.

     

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