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 Warwick district councillor in charge of No Mow May has been asked to justify comments that it was "a success".

Cracks in the cross-party working at Warwick District Council appear to be widening with a pair of recommendations squabbled over for more than an hour and a half last Wednesday. 

Council housing tenants will be asked for feedback on a new policy to deal with damp and mould.

A local councillor has accused Royal Mail of neglecting residents on new build estates around Warwick by refusing to install new post boxes.

Cllr Hema YellaPragada is campaigning for post boxes to be installed on new-build estates in Warwick (image via SWNS)

WDC is facing an anticipated shortfall of more than half a million pounds this financial year. 

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Councillors are calling for Warwick District Council to create a policy on solar farms amid fears rural land could be swamped by panels.

Restoration plans for some of Warwick's most important historic buildings have been given a significant boost with the awarding of grants from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England.

Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council is to install new parking payment machines that take card and contactless – but only half will take cash. 

An on-demand bus service has been expanded to Norton Lindsey following a successful trial.

Residents can now have their say on plans to improve walking and cycling routes along Harbury Lane.

A straw poll over the closure of ticket offices at train stations hit the buffers at Warwickshire County Council – but not until one councillor had made a political point.

Shire Hall, Warwick (image by James Smith)