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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:
Council Leader’s vaccine call
The Leader of Coventry City Council had his first COVID-19 vaccination this week - and urged others to do the same when the offer comes.
Cllr George Duggins went for the first of his two jabs to the Holbrooks Health Centre in Wheelwright Lane, and praised the staff for a smooth and friendly service.
Read what Cllr Duggins had to say about the experience on our website.
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Lord Mayor calls on people to take a test and keep others safe
The Lord Mayor has been working from home and attending meetings and events online, but returned to the office on Tuesday (16 March) for a meeting of Full Council.
So to make sure she was not unknowingly carrying the virus and passing it on, she visited the community testing centre at the Indian Community Centre in Foleshill for a Lateral Flow Test
Read what the Lord Mayor had to say about the experience on our website.
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Cross-party letter urges government to continue pandemic adult social care funding
Three leading Coventry city councillors have jointly sent a letter to the government urging the continuation of emergency adult social care funding due to end at the end of this month.
Announced last year, the Infection Control Fund is to help care homes and home care services with additional Covid-19 costs, including infection control, visiting measures and extra staffing.
In a cross-party letter Council Leader Cllr George Duggins, Leader of the Opposition Cllr Gary Ridley and Cabinet Member for Adult Services Cllr Mal Mutton, have told the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock the funding needs to carry on while the country continues to battle the ongoing pandemic.
Read more about the letter on our website.
Coventry Railway Station - major changes ahead
Major changes are to take place at Coventry Station to enable the new boulevard section to be delivered as part of the £82million to be completed ahead of the start of UK City of Culture.
Read more about the changes to the station on our website.
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James Starley-inspired mural for Pool Meadow Bus Station
A new mural, inspired by James Starley, has started to be painted onto the side of Pool Meadow, located next to Sprinkles and facing the entrance to Lady Herbert’s Garden.
Read more about the design on our website.
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Motorists have their old polluting cars crushed in exchange for £3,000 worth of alternative transport
Motorists are handing over their old polluting cars to be crushed for scrap in exchange for £3,000 worth of alternative travel arrangements in what is the first scheme of its kind in the UK.
Read more about the scheme on our website
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Electric taxi trial part of new Council electric fleet scheme
Electric taxis are now available for trial as part of the Council’s ‘Electric Fleet First’ project.
This week both Cllr Patricia Hetherton and Cllr Jim O’Boyle visited Whitley Depot to see the electric vehicles for themselves.
Read what they had to say on our website.
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Digital Future for Libraries Service following £289,000 grant
Coventry Libraries Service has been given an amazing opportunity to expand its digital offer.
The service working in partnership with digital support agency, The Space, has successfully bid for an Arts Council grant of £289,000 to develop a Digital Culture Programme.
Read the full story about the partnership on the our website.
Plans announced for rugby league satellite clubs in West Midlands
After months of lockdown and restrictions for the sport sector, rugby league is finally getting back on its feet and preparing for a huge comeback.
Coventry Bears Rugby League Football Club has been busy behind the scenes, setting up satellite clubs, bidding for funding and planning within their community for Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) to come to Coventry this October.
Read more about what they've been doing on our website.
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Bringing history to life at the Daimler Powerhouse
As the Daimler Powerhouse continues to take shape, Imagineer are bringing the history of the building to life through restoring elements of the original building and through encouraging people who worked at the Daimler Powerhouse to share their stories.
Read more about the project on our website.
The census is almost here
While Census Day is this Sunday (21 March), you can fill in your form now.
By now you should have had your access code in the post which you can use to complete your form online at www.census.gov.uk
If your household circumstances change on Census Day, you can let The Office for National Statistics (ONS) know.
It’s important that you fill in your census questionnaire because it gives us the most detailed information we have about our society.
By taking part, you will help inform decisions about the services you and your community need, like doctors’ surgeries and new schools.
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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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