Coventry City Council weekly news round-up

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From Thursday 13 February to Thursday 20 February


Coventry City Council weekly news round-up


By-Election for Upper Stoke Ward to take place on 19 March 2020

Following the sad death of Councillor Sucha Bains in November 2019, Coventry City Council has now received a request for a by-election to take place. Read more...


Council budget to protect highways repairs and tackle fly tipping

The Council is planning to target its budget towards protecting highway repairs and carrying out a major city-wide clean up to cut fly tipping. Find out more...


Transforming the Bull Yard

Bull yard

Exciting pictures showing what Bull Yard and its water feature will look like when the work is finished in late spring/early summer 2020 have been unveiled. See the rest of the pictures...


No Clean Air Zone confirmed for Coventry

The government has written to the Council in support of local proposals which set out a series of measures to reduce Nitrogen Dioxide emissions, benefiting residents through cleaner air and better health. Find out more...


New approach to allocating social housing in city

A new approach to the way that social housing is allocated in the city will be in place by Autumn 2020. Read more...


The Queen Isabella Room opens at Cheylesmore Manor

QIR

A stunning new ceremony space was officially opened on Friday 14 February at the historic Cheylesmore Manor House. Read more...

Get a closer look at the new room by watching this video...


Coventry among 105 cities globally to score an “A” for leading climate action

Coventry has been recognised as a global leader on climate action and transparency, achieving a place on CDP’s Cities A List. Find out more...


Restoration works at London Road Cemetery

London Ro-ad

Coventry’s London Road Cemetery was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to restore some of its original features and ensure it is well looked after for future generations to enjoy. Read more...


Coventry venues shortlisted for regional tourism awards

Coventry venues are competing against 43 of the biggest names in the industry after being shortlisted in the inaugural West Midlands Tourism Awards 2020. Find out more...


Fundraising for The Coventry Children’s Boot Fund

Fund raising for childrens boot fund

Pupils at Pattison College were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Linda Bigham, to a special assembly last week. Read more...


Sign up for Festival of Running.

Festival of running

Run on the streets that are famed for Lady Godiva’s ride through the city, before finishing outside Coventry Cathedral. In 2019 over 6000 people participated across all events, and over £100,000 was fundraised by partner charities. Sign up now...


Registration opens for the 2020 Westfield Health British Transplant Games

Transplant

Transplant recipients will be able to compete in 21 different sporting events including everything from swimming, athletics and cycling to archery, cup stacking and the obstacle course. Read more...


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