Coventry City Council weekly news round-up

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From Thursday 26 September to Thursday 3 October


Coventry City Council weekly news round-up


The Wave officially opens on Monday 21 October

Wave

The state-of-the-art waterpark opens its doors to the public on the first Monday of October half-term in Coventry. Read more...


Preparing for Brexit

The UK is set to leave the European Union (EU) on 31 October 2019.

Brexit will affect us all - community groups, businesses, and individuals, whether we are UK residents or EU citizens.

The Council has been working with partner organisations across the city and the region to make sure the city is prepared for Brexit, whatever form it may take.

Take a look at our website to see some of the ways you may be affected from 31 October and some of the advice available.

Brexit

Coventry gets backing for greater support for children and families

Coventry’s Children’s Services has successfully applied to be part of a programme aimed at safely reducing the number of children entering care and improving family stability. Find out more...


Transforming your city

Skyline

Exciting pictures showing how Coventry city centre could be transformed by 2021 have been unveiled as part of a presentation called ‘Transforming your city’. Read more...


Coventry care leavers aspire and achieve

Coventry’s care leavers are aspiring and achieving more than ever before with massive increases in those going to university. Find out more...


Council’s Social Work Academy in line for national award

The Guardian has announced that the Social Work Academy, part of our Children’s Services, has been nominated in the Public Sector Awards in the category for workforce learning and development. Read more...

Social work academy

Adult Social Care report focuses on supporting independent lives

The annual report for adult social care in Coventry outlines how services are aimed at providing personal and practical support to help people live their lives independently. Find out more...


Steering Group recruitment open

healthwatch

 

Healthwatch Coventry is looking for three volunteers to sit on its steering group and to help ensure that local people have a say in their NHS  and Care services. Read more...


Council cracking down on fly tipping

 

Latest figures show a reduction in fly-tipping incidents – as prosecutions rise by 50% as part of a zero-tolerance policy by Coventry City Council on the anti-social crime.  See the full article...


City car dealer prosecuted for selling unsafe vehicle

A Coventry used car dealer has pleaded guilty to selling an unsafe vehicle and applying misleading descriptions to it after a car sold was found to be unroadworthy. Find out more...

Trading standards car

Folk artist teams up with Pod

sam lee

The Pod has created a unique partnership with award-winning folk artist Sam Lee that will set people on a trail of discovery through Coventry’s ‘paths less trodden’. Read more...


Inclusive dance festival to be held as part of City of Sport

A free Inclusive Dance Festival for children is to be held next month as one of the city's many community festivals during its year as European City of Sport. Read more...

Inclusive dance festival

Coventry City of Sport Challenge

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Do you know of a sports club or group that would benefit from extra funding? Tell them to apply for our Coventry City of Sport Challenge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to win cash and prizes to help your club reach out to disadvantaged children and deprived areas. Find out more...

 


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Jobs

View the latest jobs at Coventry City Council or see our featured Job of the Week - Business Support Officer.


Have you got your Go CV card yet?

Start saving now with Go CV

 

To get a discounted price at The Wave when it opens, make sure you've signed up for a Go CV Card.

Go CV is a free loyalty card that gives Coventry locals free entry and discounts on some of the city’s most exciting events, activities and attractions.Sign up for one here...

 


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