|
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:
Our year as City of Culture is finally here
The Leader of Coventry City Council, Cllr George Duggins, has hailed the launch of Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture as ‘the fresh start that the city and country needs’.
The year officially began on the 15 May, and thousands of tickets are now on sale for a range of exciting events over the coming months.
Read what the Leader of Coventry City Council had to say on our website.
Timeless Words Made New - George Eliot and Coolie
Coventry launched its year as UK City of Culture with the release of a George Eliot-inspired film, featuring a new track by Coolie.
The film takes inspiration from the words of George Eliot, who lived in the city, setting her words to a new music track specially created for the film by one of the city’s hottest talents, Coolie.
It was released at 20:21 on Saturday 15 May, reflecting the year, on the City of Culture website
Read the full story about the film on our website.
|
Assembly will run the Coventry UK City of Culture’s Assembly Festival Garden from July-October 2021
Coventry UK City of Culture has announced that Assembly Festival will be setting up, programming and running a substantial new hub venue in the city centre, Assembly Festival Garden.
The site will be a centrepiece for the city’s year of cultural celebrations and will run from 1 July to mid-October 2021.
Read more about the Assembly Festival Garden on our website.
Coventry Cathedral to display the Lampedusa cross to mark the start of Coventry UK City of Culture
On Saturday 22 May to Sunday 23 May, Coventry Cathedral will display the Lampedusa cross as part of the British Museum Spotlight Loan: Crossings: community and refuge tour.
Find out more about the event on the Cathedral website.
Coventry City Council appoint new Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
A Coventry University Research Fellow with a passion for learning has become Coventry City Council’s new Cabinet Member for Education and Skills.
Councillor Dr Kindy Sandhu was formally appointed to the position earlier today at Coventry City Council’s Annual General Meeting.
Read more about the appointment on our website.
|
CSW COVID Business Pledge
As England takes the next step on the roadmap out of lockdown, councils are urging businesses to sign up to their business pledge to show they’re doing the right things to be COVID safe.
The Business Pledge was launched so that all businesses across the sub-region, including shops, factories, offices and hospitality, could reassure staff and customers that businesses and venues are operating in a COVID-secure manner.
Read more about the pledge on our website.
Coventry and Warwickshire business support as the lockdown eases
A leading finance provider, business support organisations, local authorities and district and borough councils in Coventry and Warwickshire have joined together to offer support to businesses.
Read more about the available support on our website.
|
Upper Precinct updates
Work continues in Upper Precinct and over the last week Cllr Jim O'Boyle, Cllr David Welsh and Cllr Patricia Hetherton have recorded short updates about the work. Follow the links below to watch these updates on the Council's YouTube channel.
|
Final stone laid in restoration of city walls
The final stone has been laid in the major restoration of the ancient walls that protected Coventry’s Carthusian Monastery as part of a multi-million-pound new visitor attraction.
Read more about the restoration work on our website.
|
Telegraph Hotel is given the civic seal of approval as it officially opens its doors
Coventry’s Telegraph Hotel has been given the civic seal of approval as it opened its doors to guests for the first time.
The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Ann Lucas, was given the honour of cutting the ribbon and formally heralding in a new era for the former Coventry Telegraph offices.
Read more about the opening on our website.
|
West Midland Fire Service announce their new 'Our Plan' policy
The West Midlands Fire Service have release their new policy 'Our Plan', which forms part of their three-year rolling strategy for making the West Midlands Safer, Stronger and Healthier.
To find out more about their strategy, please visit their website.
Your opportunity to tell the PCC your policing priorities
Coventry residents are being invited to let the new Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, know their policing priorities.
People have until 10 June to have their say on what matters to them before the new West Midlands Police and Crime plan is created.
Find out how to have your say on our website.
New and improved gallery spaces at Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Visitors to a Coventry gallery have been enjoying its new £1.2 million refurbishment for the first time after completion by a leading local developer.
Coventry-based Deeley Construction completed the improvement works at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in April, while it was still closed to the public due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Read more about the refurbishment on our website.
|
Sports Challenge applications extended to welcome more local clubs
The Coventry Sports Challenge application window has now been extended to allow clubs more time to apply during this busy period as the sport sector begins its return-to-play.
Read more about the challenge on our website.
|
Coventry netball umpire celebrated by Birmingham 2022
Coventry netball umpire Sarah Scanlon is one of 14 Hometown Heroes – inspiring local champions of community sport in the West Midlands – celebrated by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Read more about Sarah's story on our 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:
Let's help keep each other safe - hands, face, space, fresh air
|
