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

Residents have just days left to share their views on whether dog walkers should still be penalised for not clearing up after their animals.

The politician overseeing Warwick District Council's No Mow May programme has promised "big changes" for 2025 but seems keen to resist calls for whole area opt-outs.

No Mow May will return to Warwick district for 2025 (image via Warwick District Council)

“It’s time to act,” is the "urgent message" from locals trying to block plans for over 8,000 new houses in Hatton.

A last-minute plan for Warwick District Council to give up £1.5 million in revenue to offer free town centre parking was dismissed as a "rather sad" ploy – but it did unlock a little funding.

Concern has been raised over "record numbers" of parking fines issued by Warwick District Council – despite it providing a cash boost for the authority.

New images released by the district council have given Warwick locals a sneak peak at the town's new paddling pools.

Warwickshire County Council

Councillors want to see more detail on Warwickshire County Council's efforts to catch up on EHCP needs assessments.

Locals will go to the polls in Warwickshire this May to elect a new county council after a bid to push this year's election was snubbed.

Warwickshire County Council is considering privatising its road gritting fleet when a new contract kicks in next year. 

Nearly £3 million has been given to the county council to support new active travels schemes across Warwickshire.

The 2025 Warwickshire County Council elections will be held on May 1 2025 (image by Nub News)

Warwickshire County Council's U-turn on controversial spending cuts has been met with mixed emotions from political opposition. 

The council expects a new alternative provision school in Warwick will be delayed by more than a year – if it even happens at all. 

Term dates for Warwickshire schools from September 2026 have been set with one key change from next year's pattern.

Changes are coming to a Warwick car park which will soon only be available to council workers during the day.

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