Labour planning reforms open door to Solihull ‘grey belt’ development near Coventry Thursday, 15 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 councillors, after a proposal emerged to build 550 homes and a multi-faith cemetery on fields next to Bannerbrook Park. Located just metres from homes in Coventry, the Hawkshurst development would directly impact Coventry residents, even though... Local News
Pupils stranded by cancellation of 360° bus service say parents 24th August 2016 The cancellation of the 360 degree bus service by the West Midlands Combined Authority will make it harder for children to get to and from the Westwood Academy... Local News
Pupils stranded by cancellation of 360° bus service say parents 24th August 2016 The cancellation of the 360 degree bus service by the West Midlands Combined Authority will make it harder for children to get to and from the Westwood Academy... Local News
Pupils stranded by cancellation of 360° bus service say parents 24th August 2016 The cancellation of the 360 degree bus service by the West Midlands Combined Authority will make it harder for children to get to and from the Westwood Academy... Local News
Council confirms Woodlands Academy set for development 23rd August 2016 Councillors are demanding answers today after Coventry City Council seemed to confirm that negotiations are taking place to sell land at the Woodlands Academy... Local News
Parents plea for safety measures on Hockley Lane 8th July 2016 Concerned parents and councillors are calling on the council to take action on Hockley Lane before someone gets hurt. Every morning many parents and children... Local News
Councillors step up fight to save rail services to London 30th June 2016 Conservative councillors have launched a petition to make sure that Coventry continues to be served by three express trains to London every hour. They’ve... Local News
Huge Greenbelt development planned for flooding hotspot 21st June 2016 Councillors representing Woodlands ward have raised concerns at the prospect of more new housing on greenbelt land in an area which has repeatedly suffered from... Local News
Councillors welcome record high level of jobs in Coventry 16th June 2016 Two local councillors have welcomed figures showing that unemployment has dropped to its lowest national rate since 2005, with 2.5 million more people across... Local News
New leader should scrap greenbelt plans, say councillors 8th May 2016 Councillors representing Woodlands Ward are calling on Cllr George Duggins, the newly elected leader of the Labour group, to reconsider Labour’s approach to the... Local News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
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