Weekly round up: all the headlines and stories from Kenilworth this week

Here are all the headlines and news stories from this week in Kenilworth.

The biggest news for Kenilworth this week came on Tuesday night when Warwick District Council's Planning Board gave unanimous approval for the relocation of Kenilworth Rugby Club from Glasshouse Lane to the land east of Warwick Road.

Kenilworth Town Council has expressed concern over the district council's proposed closure of Abbey Fields Leisure Centre and Castle Farm Recreation Centre.

Sad news from Warwick Crown Court this week. A 19 year-old was sentenced to nine years in prison for stabbing two teenagers at a house party near Kenilworth. Later that day he bragged about what he had done on Instagram.

Plans to turn the bus service across Warwickshire to electric power gathered momentum this week as the county was shortlisted for a £125million scheme by the Department of Transport.

Kenilworth Town Council has announced free webinar for information on the Green Homes Grant Scheme. The webinar will take place this coming Tuesday, February 16.

A petition has been circulating on social media urging the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire to reconsider controversial plans to cut cuts to the domestic abuse team in the county.

Community News

The Kenilworth Centre has launched its brand new Wellbeing Hub aimed at supporting young people in the town with their mental health and wellbeing.

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Kenilworth Ladies Circle has announced its latest fundraiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind UK A 24-hour 'Danceathon.'

Want to support local this Valentine's Day?Find out here about Coventry Rock's local gift guide. Alternatively, why not have a look at the Virgins and Castle's Valentine's offer.

A vegan fayre which is coming to North Warwickshire in the summer, is looking for local ethical and vegan businesses from across the county to start signing up for stalls. Find out more here.

Kenilworth Nub News has launched its brand new weekly newsletter. To be published every Friday, the newsletter will be the go-to for anybody who wants to keep on top of all the latest news in the town.