Works to improve access around Kenilworth's war memorial have been completed in time for Remembrance Sunday.

Funding from Kenilworth Lions has enabled a ramp to be installed to allow wheelchair users to take part in the services and lay wreaths.

At the same time, the area around the monument has been re-repaved, and the ground prepared for sustainable planting including spring bulbs and plants that provide changing colours, foliage and blooms throughout the year.

The work coincides with a programme of more sustainable planting led by Warwick District Council's green spaces team, in areas such as the island at Abbey End.

At the roundabout the bedding plants are being replaced with thousands of bulbs in the turfed-in beds, and further planting which includes pollinator friendly varieties of herbaceous plants such as sedum, asters, and lavender, all of which is designed to provide seasonal interest and be tolerant to drought.

In addition, insect habitats are being boosted with turfed walls, gravel, logs piles and small water features created to allow the new inhabitants to drink.

Warwick District Council has also been working on planting at the Abbey End roundabout (image via Warwick District Council)

Cllr Will Roberts, portfolio holder for neighbourhood services commented: "The war memorial is such an important place in the town, where people gather to remember the sacrifices that others have made for us.

"It is therefore wonderful to see the access improvements that have been made, giving everyone the opportunity to pay their respects.

"It's also important that we continue our in our efforts to increase biodiversity in our public realms that will leave a lasting legacy for the future."

The works in the centre of town are part of a partnership between Warwick District Council, Kenilworth Town Council and the Kenilworth Lions.

Leader of the town council Cllr James Kennedy added: "We are delighted that the district council has started sustainable planting in key public places in Kenilworth.

"This will not only ensure that the areas look good all the year round but will also contribute to helping reverse the loss of biodiversity in our town."