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Permits are issued to eligible people in areas of the county where parking is controlled. The county council confirmed earlier this year that a new automated system would kick in from July 24, replacing paper permits as and when the current ones expire. Photo by Mike Baker

Concerns raised on waiting times for residents calling to sort parking permits

Shire Hall, Warwickshire County Council's headquarters. Photo by Mike Baker.

Warwickshire County Council set to appoint second social care director

Shire Hall in Warwick, which is due to hold Warwick District Council meetings while renovations take place at Leamington Town Hall. Photo by Mike Baker

Council meetings to move to new location while renovations take place

Clothes hanging in shop Picture: Getty

Lib Dems want 1p tax on every new item of clothing

Shire Hall in Warwick, which is home to Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker

Up to £57,000 per week for one child – the high cost of care placements

Shire Hall - the headquarters of Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker,

Spending on social care in Warwickshire expected to exceed budget by £26 million

Shire Hall, HQ of Warwickshire County Council.

Warwickshire could pursue its own plan for devolution

The training centre will be built in Rugby.

Rising cost of new fire training centre

Electric vehicle charging. Picture supplied.

Councillor highlights concern over EV charging capacity at Warwickshire homes

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recommended to review its action plan on assessing fire risk within the next four weeks. Photo by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

Inspector asks fire service to review action plan on risk 'within 28 days'

The Warwickshire Police Headquarters at Leek Wootton. Photo supplied

Planning committee sticks by police HQ housing call in Leek Wootton

Councillor John Holland (Warwick West), the leader of the Labour group on Warwickshire County Council, continued his pursuit of clarity at a meeting of the county’s Health & Wellbeing Board last week. Photo supplie

Councillor brands lack of answers over health hub 'outrageous'

Shire Hall in Warwick, which is home to Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker

Report lays out push for "enhanced relationship" with combined authority

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Free breakfasts more likely than free lunches for Warwickshire school children

Shire Hall in Warwick which is home to Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker

Concerns raised over patient input on commissioning of health services

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Did you spot him? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seen in Rugby

Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western in Parliament. Picture supplied.

Leamington MP takes West Midlands Combined Authority petition to Westminster

Rugby's prospective parliamentary candidate for the Conservative party Yousef Dahmash out and about in the town centre.

Petition launched to boost hospital services

A Google Street View image of Toft Cottage Farm showing how the farmhouse and the buildings to the back of the site can be separated out in line with the planning application for holiday lets.

High hopes for holiday homes

Nuneaton Town Hall. Photo: Google Street View.

Key consultation on Borough Plan

Ayelsford School and Myton School are among the 150 schools in England that have been forced to close some of its buildings due to the national reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) saga.

Two schools in Warwick identified as having potentially dangerous concrete

It's been a long time since permission was given for the building and for Starbucks signs to be put on it - but a new banner suggests work is back on track.

Coffee shop back on track

Rugby Town Hall.

Home plans for reservoir

Plans to allocate 12 plots to custom-built housing on the edge of Fenny Compton have been rejected by councillors despite planning professionals recommending a green light. Stock image

Plans to allocate custom-built housing plots rejected by councillors

Probably the most visible sign of the current Local Plan's impact so far - the warehouses near Thurlaston, close to the A45/M45 roundabout.

Stand by for a new Local Plan

Solar panels. Stock image.

Warwick district councillors want policy to stop ‘swamp of solar farms’

The derelict home of the Coventry Bees speedway team and stock car racing is the subject of a planning appeal from site owners Brandon Estates over proposals for 124 homes, a 3G football pitch and pavilion. Photo supplied

Councillors told planning appeal for Coventry Stadium set to start next month

A solar farm likened to “50 Old Traffords” on green belt land near Sherbourne has been granted planning permission in a call that divided councillors. Stock image

Solar farm likened to '50 Old Traffords' given go ahead

Plans for a solar farm big enough to power 7,500 homes near Warwick have been recommended for approval. Stock image

Plans for a solar farm big enough to power 7,500 homes recommended for approval

Left shows Linen Street car park in Warwick, which closed in 2021 (photo by Warwick District Council) and right shows Covent Garden car park in Leamington, which closed earlier this year (photo by Mike Baker).

Motorists opting for free street parking expected to cost council £230,000

Warwick District Council faces anticipated shortfall of more than £500k

The Sarah Mansfield as it looked back in 2009. Photo: Google Street View.

Village pub gets unexpected attention

Leamington Town Hall, where Warwick District Council holds its meetings. Photo by Mike Baker

Cracks showing in district council after more than an hour and a half squabble

Those attending the reception at the Mayor's Parlour on Friday, gathered on the town hall steps before starting their discussions about a memorial.

Bid for New Cross Fire memorial

The former Dunchurch Methodist Church in Cawston Lane. Google Street View

Crunch vote looms on nursery plan

The adjoining house and shop on the corner of Lawford Road and Round Street in Rugby that developers hope to convert. Photo: Google Street View.

New bid to add to town's HMOs

The latest project to increase road capacity on a major route between Warwick and Leamington has been approved despite criticism that it favours motorists over cyclists and pedestrians.

Improvements to major route approved despite concerns it 'favours motorists'

A solar farm. Stock image.

Giant solar farm near Leamington Football Club approved - but only just

Warwickshire county councilor Will Roberts (Green Leamington Willes) shows one of the covered up 20mph speed markings in and around Gainsborough Drive in Sydenham. Picture supplied.

Council responds to confusion and anger over 20mph zone in area of Leamington

Priory Mews in Warwick. Photo by Google Streetview

House could be demolished to reopen a street

Coombe Abbey. Photo: Google Street View.

The show can go on at top hotel

Bedworth Civic Hall. Photo: Google Street View.

Key stage for arts venue's future

The Lawrence Sheriff seen from High Street. Photo: Google Street View, 2018.

Flats plan falls flat

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A woman from Bedworth has been arrested after Border Force intercepted almost 2kg of illegal class A mushrooms – commonly known as magic mushrooms - coming into the country.

Woman arrested after Border Force intercept parcel containing 'magic mushrooms'

Cyclist Paul Barfoot was travelling through Kenilworth when he was knocked off his bike by a car. After being injured by the event and having his bike written off he said he feels the driver's punishment was not harsh enough. Photo by Escape to the Pyrenees

Cyclist injured by 'careless driver' hits out at punishment for driver

Contractors have been doing ground clearance work and archaeological surveys on the Grade II listed Master’s House and St Michael’s Chapel in Saltisford site in Warwick ahead of the start of building work. Photo by Mike Baker

Site preparation work begins at Warwick's historic Leper Hospital site