A meeting to decide the democratic future of Kenilworth and south Warwickshire will take place at Warwick University next Monday (December 13).

All members of Warwick District Council will meet to vote on the possible merger with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

But due to Covid-19 restrictions the meeting cannot take place at Leamington Town Hall or the Royal Pump Rooms.

Council chairman Cllr Neale Murphy said: "We're asking our councillors to debate and ultimately make a decision which could change the shape of local government in south Warwickshire for the next 50 years.

"Having discussed the venue for this key meeting with members the overwhelming feedback was that the location should be Covid safe and as accessible as possible for the many stakeholders and local people who want to watch and listen to the proceedings taking place.

"The wonderful conference facilities at Warwick University will fulfil this need."

Only 20 members of the public will be able to attend the meeting at the Slate at 6pm on Monday.

However the changed venue allows the council to broadcast the meeting live on YouTube.

The committee papers for both the cabinet meeting taking place at 6pm on Thursday 9 December and full council meeting have now been published on the council's website.

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