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

Town councillors have made a "clear statement" of support for trans people in Kenilworth and the wider Warwickshire area by backing a motion presented this month.

Town councillors have signed off on a £25,000 spend to help pay for safety improvements around the new Kenilworth School.

Warwick District Council

Warwick District Council this week got behind the push for two unitary authorities in Warwickshire – despite elected officials believing the government has made "a pig's ear" of the process.

Refurbishing the play area at Castle Farm in Kenilworth has been pushed back to the autumn.

New images taken in Abbey Fields show the pace of work on the town's new swimming pools.

Works underway on the new Abbey Fields leisure centre (image via Warwick District Council)

Over 1,000 responses were received to proposals to create a new cycling path through Abbey Fields.

Three Kenilworth roads are taking part in a district-wide trial which will see the verges mown just once a year.

The debate over Kenilworth's annual Christmas light switch on rumbles on as the local councils look for a solution that will not negatively impact the town's businesses.

A Kenilworth family remain stuck in a "horrible" battle with the council after "cowboy" contractors have "ruined" their home with a botched repair.

Warwickshire County Council

Two thirds of Warwickshire's Reform UK councillors backed George Finch in a two-horse race to lead the group's bid to retain control of the county council.

That vote was triggered after Cllr Rob Howard stepped down as group and council leader after just 41 days.

As interim leader Cllr George Finch triggered controversy by demanding the Pride flag be removed from Shire Hall. Opposition councillors have criticised the teenager for "crying off" after not getting his way about the flag.

Reform maintained its control at Warwickshire County Council though with 19-year-old Cllr George Finch only narrowly voted in as the new leader this week.

The Lib Dems refused to blame absentees for the narrow defeat. Meanwhile the abstaining Conservatives rejected the blame for Reform retaking control.

Cllr Finch has said the other parties are "finished".

Protestors rallied outside Shire Hall before the leadership vote this week.

Protesters rally outside Warwickshire County Council ahead of crucial council meeting (image via Nub News)

The new leader of Warwickshire County Council suggested the introduction of political assistants could be funded by slashing net zero and diversity projects.

Months after receiving significant national and local media attention, the full cost of the works on 'Custard Corner' have been revealed.

Warwickshire County Council is to privatise the maintenance and replacement of its 300 bus shelters later this year.

Slow progress is being made on plans to create a new cycle path from a new Kenilworth housing estate to the town centre.

The expansion of a Kenilworth primary school looks set to be delayed by another two years as another planning application is needed.

Cllr Rob Howard (left) pictured with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (image via Reform)

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