Minister Apologises for "Year of Silence" over Illegal Coventry Demolition Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 The Government has apologised for the delay in responding to the illegal demolition of a historic building in Coventry. Alison McGovern MP, said the case is currently caught in a “significant” national backlog, and admitted it could be 2027 before it is resolved. She made the startling disclosure in response to a letter from Cllr Gary Ridley, the leader of Coventry Conservatives, who has called... 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
Council blocks greenbelt petition from being collected 11th February 2016 Greenbelt campaigners have reacted with fury after Coventry City Council told them they can't submit a petition calling for an extension to the consultation... Local News
Cllr Phil Townshend 16th October 2015 Coventry Conservatives are saddened to learn of the untimely death of Cllr Phil Townshend, the Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council. Our thoughts and prayers... Local News
New Enterprise Allowance helping people in Coventry to start their own business 28th September 2015 The Deputy Leader of Coventry Conservatives, Councillor Allan Andrews, has welcomed new figures showing that 260 people in Coventry have been helped off... Local News
Combined Authorities - A Position Statement from Coventry Conservatives 30th August 2015 Currently a consultation exercise is being done by Coventry City Council with regard to joining Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country in a Combined... Local News
EARLSDON COUNCILLOR CALLS ON COUNCIL TO GET HIGH COURT INJUNCTION FOR A ‘BLANKET’ TRAVELLER BAN IN COVENTRY 24th July 2015 Earlsdon Ward Councillor Allan Andrews has called on Coventry City Council to better protect public land from illegal traveller incursions. Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National 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
