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During these unprecedented times, we want to keep you up-to-date with the current news and advice.
As a result, this newsletter contains the latest news and messages from Coventry City Council, public health guidance, national advice around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and information about local community groups and partners who are offering local support.
Remember to keep checking our website for the latest information.
In this issue:
New COVID-19 test site to open in Coventry
A fourth COVID-19 test site will open its doors on Monday 26 October, providing additional testing capacity for the city.
Like the three current test sites, the new facility on Whitefriars Car Park, Whitefriars Lane, in the city centre, will offer pre-booked appointments only.
But it will be the second test centre, along with the on Broad Street, Foleshill, that will offer appointments for people to arrive on foot. The two other facilities – at Moat Street car park in the city centre and the Ricoh Arena – are for drive-through appointments.
Read the full story about the test site on our website...
Changes to the Household Waste Recycling Centre announced
The Council will be making the current booking system at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (tip) on London Road permanent. This change has been made following positive feedback from residents.
Currently, residents are asked to book a slot by booking online or by calling 0808 5834333.
Read the full story about the changes to the Household Waste Recycling Centre on our website...
Coventry celebrates as 5 parks win Green Flag Award
This week, parks and green spaces across the country have been raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.
Among them were five parks in Coventry which were raising a Green Flag Award for the 9th year running – the War Memorial Park, Coombe Country Park, Longford Park, Allesley Park and Caludon Castle park.
Read the full story about the Green Flag Awards on our website...
Court action on hold but don’t let debts add up
The Council is teaming up with advice agencies to encourage people not to ignore council tax debts whilst court action is currently on hold.
Court proceedings are due to commence again from 19 October and people are encouraged to seek help before incurring further costs.
Concerns that people are delaying addressing debts, whilst enforcement activity has been put on hold due to COVID, are being highlighted and people are being encouraged not to put off seeking debt advice.
Read the full story about the advice on offer on our website...
New video highlights where to go to report hate crime
A video, produced in Coventry by local communities, is highlighting the thoughts and feelings of victims of hate crime; and providing details of how people, who experience or witness hate crime, can report it.
The video, titled ‘Together we can stop hate crime’, tells the experiences of people from different communities in the city.
Each person’s story explains the cruelty of hate crime which is defined by a hostility or prejudice towards someone on the basis of either their race, religion, disability, or as a result of homophobia or transphobia.
Read the full story about the video on our website...
MiFriendly Cities project amongst 10 best in its field
We are excited to share that the MiFriendly Cities project has been chosen as a finalist in The Innovation in Politics Awards 2020
MiFriendly Cities, an 11-partner commitment to developing the West Midlands as a Migrant Friendly region, was selected as an outstanding example of political innovation in Europe. The decision was made by 1058 jurors from 47 countries. Out of the 398 entries, MiFriendly Cities ranks amongst the 10 best in its field, and amongst the 90 best in Europe.
Read more about this achievement on our website...
Queen’s Honour for Peter
The Council’s Peter Barnett has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Peter, Lead Officer, Refugee Resettlement, has been honoured for Services to Refugees in Coventry.
The Queen's Birthday Honours List rewards and highlights good works by citizens of Commonwealth countries.
Read more about Peter's award on our website...
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National Adoption Week continues to break down the myths surrounding adoption
Adoption Central England (ACE) is supporting National Adoption Week and the #YouCanAdopt campaign which sets out to debunk myths around adoption and urging people who are considering adoption to take the next step.
The national campaign reinforces that the key attribute for adopting a child is providing a loving, safe and stable home and that factors such as occupation, salary, the size of someone’s home, home ownership or age are not important.
Read more about the campaign on our website...
Free sessions to help you get online
If you struggle with online banking, navigating websites and recognising fraudulent ‘phising’ emails, Coventry Adult Education Service are offering a free one hour course to help you get up to speed.
Find out how to sign up for the course on our website...
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West Midland's Fire Service need your views
Our partners at the West Midlands Fire Service are running a consultation into how they can improve their services. They say responses to the consultation will shape their three-year plan for making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier.
Take part in their consultation by visiting their website...
What to do if you feel unwell, or live with someone who is unwell
Stay at home if you have either:
- A high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- A new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
- Loss or change in sense or smell or taste
You can find more information and advice about COVID-19 on the NHS website. The page is being updated regularly and is the best place to go for the latest health information.
Self-isolation guidance and social distancing guidance is available in other languages.
Further updates from the Government
For latest national updates and wider advice on COVID-19, please visit the Government website.
You can receive free and impartial advice on a range of matters from organisations including:
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