Kenilworth council roundup: banking hub, 'serious' housing failures and over-budget A46
By James Smith
23rd Oct 2024 | Local News
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.
Kenilworth Town Council
Plans to increase the number of night-time flights T Birmingham Airport will have a "significant" negative impact on Kenilworth residents, the town council has said.
LINK, the UK's cash access and ATM network, has announced that locals and businesses in Kenilworth will soon "find it easier to access banking services" thanks to a recommendation for a new banking hub in the town.
Works to build a new roundabout on a busy Kenilworth road are expected to be completed in May 2025, a report to Kenilworth Town Council has revealed.
Warwick District Council
The councillor in charge of planning at Warwick District Council insists little could have been done to prevent its "vulnerable" position on housing.
Drivers have had to fork out £150,000 in parking fines from local car parks across Warwick district so far this year, a freedom of information request has revealed.
The lack of a plan behind Warwick District Council increasing parking charges has been criticised by its former leader.
A Kenilworth family say they have been left "angry" and "frustrated" at the lack of answers from the district council after weeks of having to deal with water "pouring" into their home.
"Serious" and "long-standing" issues have been identified in the district council's handling of its social housing stock by a government watchdog.
Warwickshire County Council
Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the café and toilets at Ryton Pools Country Park.
The county councillor who oversees education in Warwickshire has vowed to increase the pressure on schools that are slow to support SEND children.
Costs for the already over-budget and much-delayed works around the A46 at Stoneleigh are expected to continue to rise. And the project could cause delays to HS2's closure of the dual carriageway next year.
NHS waiting lists were cited as long-term sickness continues to drive up staff absence rates at Warwickshire County Council.
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