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 Wednesday morning.

Kenilworth Town Council

A busy month for the town council has seen the announcement that a new policy could be introduced for the raising of flags outside Jubilee House.

More reports of HS2 lorries driving through the town centre have been made.

With the works progressing at Castle Farm the council has announced that the hoardings there will be painted to cover the graffiti which is already appearing.

KTC has also issued guidance on where to recycle items that cannot be placed in the new bins.

The town council has also said a long-term solution is needed for the surface at Castle Green car park after councillors agreed to front a £1,500 bill for its repair.

And further questions have been raised over the rising costs of replacing the welcome to Kenilworth signs and the entrances to the town.

Meanwhile the council has opened up the possibility of taking more responsibility from its district and county colleagues.

Warwick District Council

Two main themes have dominated August for WDC in Kenilworth - bins and fish.

The month began with the introduction of the new 123+ deliveries, which saw the council - joint with Stratford District Council - purchase 33 new lorries from a local firm.

It has also been reported that up to 35,000 homes and a new settlement could be included in the new local plan.

The week of events at Abbey Fields began with the announcement that WDC would start filling the lake with water to keep the fish alive - but this was quickly stopped by Severn Trent meaning the council said there was nothing else it could do.

A group of volunteers then took it upon themselves to keep the lake aerated and eventually help move 650 fish to Balsall Common.

And the council has now said it will work to ensure this does not happen again.

Next to the lake, the council has also announced that it will cut down some trees to create a new path while the swimming pool is being knocked down. While the chief executive has revealed that £2million has already been spent on the project, with work yet to actually start on site.

WDC also also announced that it will spend another £36,000 on an active travel scheme on 100 people use and has also urged residents to use an app to register noise complaints.

Warwickshire County Council

The council has released its latest update for the £38million works on the A46 Stoneleigh Junction.

Road surfacing work has continued and Leamington Road will be closed on Sunday, August 21 for this reason.

Having been revoked during the pandemic, fines will return to local libraries again.

£25,000 will be spent repairing a footbridge in Sawbridge.

And the county council has announced a first review into bus passes for the elderly since 2017.

WCC has also issued a reminder that it is not safe to cycle through the closed section of Station Road.

And a local Green party councillor has raised concerns about WCC's commitment to tackling the climate emergency.

Other councils

SDC has told Amazon delivery lorries to stop driving through Henley.

And the leader of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has defended Birmingham Airport CEO Nick Barton after it was revealed he received a 49 per cent pay rise - meaning he now earns almost £600,000 a year.