Petition Surges Against Housing and Burial plan in Coventry Tuesday, 10 June, 2025 More than 1,000 people have now signed a petition opposing plans to build 600 homes and a multi-faith burial ground on green fields next to Bannerbrook Park. The ‘Hawkshurst’ development seeks to make use of a new government policy which could see the fields classified as ‘grey belt’. Located just metres from homes in Coventry, the ‘Hawkshurst’ development would directly impact Coventry residents... Local News
Labour planning reforms open door to Solihull ‘grey belt’ development near Coventry 15th May 2025 Labour’s planning reforms have opened the door to a new and unwanted green fields development on the edge of the city. That’s according to Woodlands Ward... Local News
Public urged to object to illegal Earlsdon demolition appeal 7th May 2025 A developer who began tearing down a historic Edwardian building in a conservation area without permission is now appealing a legal order that halted the work... Local News
Growing outcry from Mums over dangerous road in city 11th April 2025 Concerns are growing over safety on Alderminster Road in Mount Nod, and now a group of worried parents have launched a petition calling on the Council to make... Local News
Major Resurfacing Works Come to Upper and Lower Eastern Green Lane After Long Campaign 27th March 2025 Woodlands Ward councillors have welcomed long-awaited plans to resurface Upper and Lower Eastern Green Lane after years of campaigning. The well-used route... Local News
Safety Concerns for Cycle Path in Clifford Bridge Road doesn't stop the Council 15th March 2025 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚, As the Shadow Cabinet Member responsible for Strategic Transport Infrastructure, including the... Articles
Conservative Pressure Forces Labour U-Turn on Budget Cuts 17th February 2025 Coventry Conservatives have welcomed Labour’s dramatic U-turn on a series of proposed budget cuts, after months of sustained pressure from Conservative... Local News
Petition urges council to dump fly-tipping cuts 18th December 2024 Campaigners have launched a petition urging Coventry City Council to reconsider devastating cuts to the city’s ‘ Streetpride’ services. They warn the cuts could... Local News
Council Scraps Controversial Bus Lane Plan 18th December 2024 Coventry City Council has backed down and scrapped controversial plans to devastate a local park in Allesley Green. They were expected to lodge a planning... Local News
Petition launched against parking hike at War Memorial Park 17th December 2024 Plans to remove free parking at the War Memorial Park have been slammed as unfair, with critics warning it will hit vulnerable people the hardest. A resident... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
