Following the recent dry weather and dropping of the water levels in the lake at Abbey Fields, officers from Warwick District Council (WDC) have been working with a local fishery to remove a number of fish as a precautionary measure.

Following permission from the Environment Agency the surviving fish were transported to a local fishery.

Cllr Will Roberts, portfolio holder for neighbourhood services commented: "Though by no means as extreme as last year the warm weather in June and lack of significant rainfall has meant that we needed to act now to mitigate against any further reduction in water levels caused by climate change.

"We are however pleased to report that the water quality remains good and by keeping fish numbers low it will ensure that the overall health of the lake is maintained."

WDC said it will continue to monitor the lake, together with the Friends of Abbey Fields and other interest groups and partners.

Kenilworth Nub News recently reported that the council is looking into various ways to protect the fish in the lake.