Here are the biggest Kenilworth planning stories from the past week.

Archaeological Finds

Local residents may be given the chance to see the recent archaeological discoveries at Abbey Fields before the new swimming pools are built.

The remains of a medieval wall were unearthed under the leisure centre last August, slowing down the construction works while they were investigated.

The find was thought to be part of a water mill, and was discovered close to Finham Brook.

AR Demolition has since found another set of stones closer to the children's play area, thought to be the foundations of a 'high status' building.

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New Bridge in Place

Footage shows a new 740 tonne bridge being slid into place across the A46 at Stoneleigh Island junction.

The bridge, which forms part of the £38 million works, was installed earlier this month with road closures in place for around a week.

The works were due to take place in December but were pushed back so as not to coincide with Christmas.

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School's Spec

Green Party members have accused the local Conservative group of "spreading misinformation" through a recent leaflet delivered to Kenilworth residents.

The latest 'News from Kenilworth Conservatives' newsletter gave an update on the new Kenilworth School, with local campaign Malcom Graham quoted he was "staggered" at complaints that the school will be a "sub-standard build".

"The school has been built to the latest building regulations," he said.

But Green members have pointed out that the Glasshouse Lane school, which was given planning permission in 2019, will mostly be built to the 2013 building regulations and not the most recent 2021 rules.

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