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From Thursday 16 November to Thursday 23 November
 Thousands of people joined in the Christmas festivities at the city’s big switch-on in Broadgate last night.The annual festive event is always a big attraction and last night was as popular as ever, with many families and children braving the poor weather to make the most of the evening’s entertainment. Read more...
As
part of the ongoing promotion of the city centre this Christmas period, the
Council has a number of car parking offers. People can park for free on
Wednesdays for late night shopping, plus on weeknights before Christmas (18 to
22 December). as long as you enter the car parks after 3pm. For the full
list of car park in the free parking offer visit the Council website.
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Coventry City Council’s Cabinet is set to approve financial backing for the UK City of Culture 2021. Coventry was shortlisted for the title of City of Culture in July and has already started a packed out programme of events. Read more...
Plans to bring about the City Centre South (CCS) project will transform the heart of Coventry. The plans are likely to progress further if backing for the acquisition of further property interests in the area is approved. Read more...
 Feeding Coventry is happy to announce that it has publicly launched the Coventry Food Charter. The Food Charter is the final result of research that has been taking place since June 2016 through to March of this year about the present and future of food in Coventry. Read more...
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 Positive Youth Foundation (PYF) has been given the title Honorary Partner for its contribution to the city’s efforts to land the prestigious title – UK City of Culture 2021.
David Burbidge, Chairman of Coventry’s bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021, said: “Coventry is a city that is, on average, seven years younger than the rest of the UK and we had to reflect that in the bid.
“Winning UK City of Culture is about leaving a legacy and making an impact on the city that will bring benefits for years, if not decades, to come." Read more...
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Coventry’s City Centre Area Action Plan has now received government approval following its submission to the Secretary of State in April 2016. Read more...
The Council is set to approve entry into a Strategic Partnership with Historic Coventry Trust (HCT) that will lead to the transfer and refurbishment of a number of historic buildings in the city. Read more...
 Coventry has been chosen to be the recipient of an exciting new initiative by the Combined Authority, granting Coventry unique power stations. Read more...
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See our images from last night's Chirstmas Lights Switch-on.
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