Here are the biggest local planning stories from the past week.

Pool Delayed

Despite hopes it would reopen today (24 July) Warwick's paddling pool is not expected to open until the end of the month.

A date for the reopening of the St Nicholas' park pool, which has been closed since 2024, was expected this week.

The council has now confirmed the works taking place at the pool are expected to be completed by the end of July,

Read the full story here.

Hospital's Boost

Heritage restoration work has started at an important historic site in Warwick.

Supported by National Lottery players, the project will see historic buildings at an 800-year-old former hospital site transformed into new affordable rent homes.

St Michael's Place, derelict for over 50 years, is of particular historic interest due to below ground remains of a 13th century leper hospital, designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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Read the full story here.

20mph Limit

The county council has signed off on plans to reduce the speed limit on a number of village roads to 20mph.

Changes are set to be made to five roads in Norton Lindsey, following a request by local councillor Jan Matecki.

A public consultation was held last year and the plans were signed off this July by Warwickshire County Council.

Read more here.

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