Coventry City Council weekly news round-up

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From Thursday 13 June to Thursday 20 June

Coventry City Council weekly news round-up


Tributes paid to popular and long-serving Coventry councillor

Gary Crookes

Former Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Gary Crookes has passed away suddenly. Find out more... 


Plug in for Clean Air Day

Drivers of electric vehicles are being invited to plug in for free and help celebrate Clean Air Day. Find out more...


New improved services launched to tackle domestic abuse

Domestic abuse service

New services that aim to increase support to encourage those affected by domestic abuse to seek help were launched in Coventry on Monday 17 June. Find out more...


Coventry Welcomes

Coventry Welcomes is part of a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational activity that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and promotes a better understanding of why people seek sanctuary. View the full programme...


Music Month

Music Month is a new campaign, which has been created to throw a spotlight on the musical talent and creativity from Coventry, as well as highlight the city’s venues and festivals. The campaign will be running from 21 June to the 21 July. Find out more...


Businesses urged to sign the Inclusive Leadership Pledge

WMCA leadership pledge

Employers in Coventry are being urged to help tackle a lack of diversity in the boardroom of major companies and public bodies in the city. Read more...


Belgrade Young Critics returns for 2019-20

Do you know any young people that have a passion for live theatre, are budding reporters, curious bloggers or podcast fanatics? If the answer is yes, then they might be interested in the Belgrade Theatre’s Young Critics scheme. Find our more...


Belgrade Theatre announces Creative Leads for 2021

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry is delighted to announce the appointment of Corey Campbell, Balisha Karra and Justine Themen as the three Creative Leads who will oversee its producing programme for Coventry’s year as City of Culture in 2021. Read more...


Georgina takes centre stage as Good Citizen

Georgina Egan

Georgina Egan has been named as Coventry's latest Good Citizen. Georgina received her award from Lord Mayor Councillor Linda Bigham, at this week’s City Council meeting. Read more...


Ray urges city people to remember those who serve

Ray Calcott

Coventry will celebrate Armed Forces Day next week- and people are being urged to go along to show their support and say thank-you. Read more...


Healthwatch Coventry open meeting for Coventry people

Join the conversation about what the local NHS should do to help people live well and get better support. NHS plans suggest lots of different approaches and priorities – but what do you think? Attend this meeting to share your views. Find out more...


Coventry will Fly the Flag for Human Rights next week

human rights flag

Coventry will Fly the Flag for Human Rights as part of a major national campaign, which will see a range of activity in the city next week (w/c June 24). Read more...


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