Coventry Residents Hit by Another Bus Fare Rise Under Richard Parker Thursday, 2 July, 2026 Councillor Mattie Heaven has criticised Mayor Richard Parker following the latest increase in West Midlands bus fares, saying Coventry residents are once again being asked to pay more at a time when many households are already struggling with rising costs. From 28 June 2026, the cost of an adult West Midlands day ticket increased from £5.20 to £5.50, with weekly, monthly and annual passes also... Local News
Coventry Conservatives unveil new leadership team 12th May 2017 Local Conservatives have elected Cllr Gary Ridley as the new Leader of the party in Coventry and he’ll become Leader of the Opposition at the Council House at... Local News
Senior Labour Activist Defects to Coventry Conservatives 17th April 2017 A senior Labour activist and candidate has defected to the Conservatives in Coventry. Alan East, who stood as a Labour Party candidate in the 2015 and 2016 City... Local News
£10 million Government boost for Coventry’s highway network 1st March 2017 Councillors have welcomed a pledge by the Government to spend nearly £10 million to improve Coventry’s transport network over the next year. The cash will fund... Local News
Greenbelt development given go ahead 28th February 2017 Council plans to develop greenbelt land across Coventry are a step closer to reality after a public inquiry lasting months. Despite significant opposition from... Local News
Angst over Jobs Lane safety fears 24th February 2017 Concerned residents in Tile Hill are calling on the council to improve a dangerous junction before it’s too late. Road safety campaigners are worried about the... Local News
Councillors help to build bridge in Tile Hill Wood 20th February 2017 A group of our councillors showed that they’re not afraid to muck in as they helped the Council’s Urban Rangers Team to install a new sleeper bridge in Tile... Local News
Eastern Green crime wave - Councillors meet Police commander 17th February 2017 Councillors representing Woodlands ward have convened an emergency summit with senior police figures in Coventry after a sharp spike in crime was revealed... Local News
Coventry Conservatives app - We're now on your phone! 5th February 2017 Westwood ward Councillor Tim Mayer today released 'CovTory' for Google Play & App Store. It's available on the App Store and Google Play for Free and is... Local News
Youngsters grill council officials on traffic management 1st February 2017 A group of pupils from Henry VIII Junior School recently met council officials to discuss traffic management around the school. Civic minded youngsters from the... Local News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
