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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:
City’s former IKEA building to help store donations for Afghan arrivals
Coventry residents have responded so generously to an appeal for urgently needed clothes and shoes for Afghan refugees that the former IKEA building is being called on to store donations.
Read the full story on our website.
New lease will protect rugby club and support sports in the community
Councillors are to meet to discuss granting Coventry RFC a new 250-year lease on the Butts Park Arena which will allow the club to continue its development plans and help safeguard the long-term future of the club.
The deal would also see a commitment for the club to further expand its community sports programme and expand access to the club’s facilities to benefit other city sports teams.
Read more about the deal on our website.
Coventry City Centre moves towards a more disability-friendly public transport system
A new Transport Charter designed to improve and aid the experience of people with disabilities using public transport in the city has been launched today (23 September)
Read more about the Charter on our website.
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Coventry, City of Languages set to launch
An exciting new initiative celebrating the importance of speaking different languages is set to be launched.
Coventry, City of Languages will be officially launched on October 8, from 3-5pm.
It is a result of work by two practising Modern Languages teachers to raise the profile of languages in the UK.
Read more about the new initiative on our website.
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CycleFest is this Saturday
CycleFest, a free family-friendly event all about cycling, is taking place this Saturday (25 September) from 10am to 4pm at Millennium Place as part of the Our Future Moves Exhibition
There are loads of cycling activities on offer for every member of the family. To find out more about what's on offer, please read this special cycling newsletter.
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We need your views - Woodlands School
There's still time to give your views as part of our consultation on the proposed relocation and expansion of Woodfield Primary and Secondary Schools to Woodlands School site.
To see the plans and share your views, please visit our Lets Talk 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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