Coventry City Council weekly news round-up

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From Thursday 1 February to Thursday 8 February

Coventry City Council weekly news round-up


Godiva Festival 2018 dates announced!

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Coventry’s much-loved Godiva Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to a new date this summer – because there’s so much going on in the city. Read more...


More acts announced for BBC Music’s ‘The Biggest Weekend’

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More acts have been added to the line-up for BBC Music’s The Biggest Weekend, taking place in Coventry across the late May Bank Holiday. Read more...

 


Trigger's back!

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A steel plate horse sculpture which has been restored to its former glory has been officially unveiled at its new home.

The 12 ft tall public piece of artwork of a black horse once ridden by Alexander the Great was located at the island at Greyfriars Green from 1985 until work began to change junction 6 of the Ring Road.​​ Read more...


Praise for teamwork in City of Culture bid

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The team effort that went into delivering the UK City of Culture 2021 title for Coventry has been praised by the man who led the bid from day one. Read more...


Coventry helps Russian twin city mark historic anniversary

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The Lord Mayor of Coventry and Deputy Leader of the Council were in Volgograd to help Russia mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Stalingrad. 

The city hosted a major event to commemorate the anniversary, with Russian President Vladimir Putin leading the tributes to those who died and to the bravery of the city. Read more...


Gabrielle set to join Ronan Keating at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena

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Singer Gabrielle will join Ronan Keating at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena as part of the Coventry Live programme on Friday 30 March. Read more...


Change4Life helps Coventry families control snacking habits

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Today Public Health England’s Change4Life roadshow is in Coventry at the Tesco Superstore in Walsgrave. 

The road show is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Read more...


London Road Cemetery restoration funding to get go-ahead

We are set to approve the submission of a Stage Two application to the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to secure a bid for over £1.6million to restore London Road Cemetery. Read more...


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