Coventry City Council weekly news round-up

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From Thursday 31 January to Thursday 7 February


Coventry City Council weekly news round-up


Vélo Birmingham & Midlands launches brand new 42-mile route

Velo birmingham

Today marks 100 days to go, before Velo Birmingham and Midlands gets underway on Sunday 12 May. Read more...


Memorial tree planted in honour of city’s first female Asian councillor

Meto Lakha tree

A tree has been planted in memoriam of the city’s first ever female Asian councillor and former Lady Mayoress, Meto Lakha. Read more...


Consultation launched over plans to tackle anti-social behaviour on the buses

Consultation

A consultation has today (Feb 4) been launched over plans to use new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour on the buses. Read more...


Time to Talk Day 2019

Time to talk day

Today marks Time to Talk Day, which means we want everyone to have a conversation about mental health.

This year’s Time to Talk Day is all about bringing together the right ingredients to have a conversation about mental health. Whether that’s tea, biscuits and close friends, dogs, family and the great outdoors, or a room full of people challenging mental health stigma, we want to get you all talking. Read more...


Protection order proposal to help tackle crime

West Midlands Police and Coventry City Council are hoping to gain support from councillors to consult on a possible Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). Read more...


Coventry sporting heroes to conduct Coral Challenge Cup third round draw

Coventry, the 2019 European City of Sport and a RLWC2021 host venue, will stage the Coral Challenge Cup third round draw on Monday 11 February (6pm). Read more...


Children's Mental Health Week - calling all parents!

Children's Mental Health Week

As well as being Time to Talk Day today, it is also Children's Mental Health Week. This year it's all about taking steps to be healthy inside out. Read more...


New DVLA campaign highlights consequences for drivers who evade vehicle tax

DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign targeting 12 areas in the country where vehicle tax evasion is highest. Read more...


Cash boost for city swimming pool

The new 50 metre swimming pool at the Alan Higgs Centre on Allard Way is set to benefit from a £1.5 million grant from Sport England. Read more...


Proposals shaping up to improve air quality in city

Coventry Councillors will be asked to back plans that will help to tackle air pollution in Coventry, as towns and cities across the country try to address Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) pollution. Read more...


Council inviting residents to find out more about flood prevention plans in Allesley

Community information event

Coventry City Council, the Environment Agency and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust are inviting residents to find out more about flood prevention in the Butt Lane and Washbrook Lane area of Allesley. Read more...


Robot Day 2019

A major science and technology event that will explore all things robotic is coming to Coventry this March and is aimed at everyone from toddlers to academics. Read more..


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