COVENTRY CONSERVATIVES DEMAND ANSWERS OVER £102M NATIONAL EXPRESS DEAL Friday, 21 August, 2026 Coventry Conservatives are demanding full transparency from West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker over the acquisition of National Express West Midlands, involving assets valued at around £102 million, and the potential financial consequences for Coventry taxpayers and bus passengers. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is taking control of National Express West Midlands after its parent... 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
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
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
