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

Local councillors have said the days of wanting Kenilworth to be a "best kept secret" are over, and are working hard to boost tourism to the town.

A local resident's bid to name a street in Kenilworth after Colin the white wallaby has been voted down by town councillors.

The new local plan must preserve what is left of the green belt around Kenilworth. That was the message from town councillors discussing a major planning document that will govern the next 30 years of development in south Warwickshire.

Kenilworth residents are being encouraged to get involved with celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III this May, by hosting their own street parties.

A town councillor has criticised the process by which the decision to permanently shut a Kenilworth road has been made.

Following months of work, Kenilworth Town Council has submitted a planning application to install 12 new signposts to key spots across the town centre.

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Warwick District Council

Diners will once again be able to eat outside a Kenilworth town centre restaurant after plans were signed off for it to place tables and chairs on the pavement in front.

A Kenilworth councillor has questioned the decision not to audit a £600,000 reduction in a bill due from the company that manages the council's sports centres.

A £58 million recycling plant backed by Warwick District Council is set to open this summer, marking the final stages of a joint project between eight local authorities to boost recycling across the West Midlands.

One of Warwick District Council's most senior members has been accused of muttering profanity towards a fellow councillor – just as he prepares to step down.

Proposed cycle routes through Abbey Fields (image via Warwick District Council)

Following the decision made at the full council meeting last month, councillors met with staff and volunteers from Warwick District Foodbank to formally confirm council funding of £52,000 over the next financial year.

District councillors have praised the success of a temporary order imposed to put a stop to community events at the Castle Pavilions site.

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Kenilworth residents will be given their say on plans to build a new cycleway through Abbey Fields, after a report was unanimously backed by councillors.

The district council has defended plans to spend £6.2 million on 21 homes specifically to house refugees, saying it will not disadvantage those on housing waiting lists.

Green Party members have criticised the district council's decision not to put up council tax for Kenilworth residents, saying it will put services and the most vulnerable "at risk".

Warwickshire County Council

A waste contract - potentially worth over £6 million - has been awarded to Veolia by Warwickshire County Council.

A photography competition aiming to capture the "wonders" of Warwickshire's waterways has been announced by the county council.

The deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council has refuted assertions that his views on climate change are undermining work towards net-zero targets.

The deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council urged fellow councillors to "not be embarrassed" over accepting a backdated £600-per-year pay rise.

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A cross-party team of councillors is being put together to try to manage the spiralling cost of home-to-school transport in Warwickshire. 

Warwickshire County Council is set to be given nearly £3 million to repair potholes across the county.

Officers have also been urged to "keep an eye on" planned cuts to services designed to keep people out of hospital.