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
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
Local Conservatives Welcome Mark Taylor 26th May 2015 Coventry Conservatives have welcomed Mark Taylor, formerly Chairman of Coventry UKIP, to the Conservative Party. Local News
6,347 drop in unemployment means a brighter future for working people in Coventry 14th May 2015 The Deputy Leader of Coventry Conservatives, Councillor Allan Andrews (Earlsdon Ward) has welcomed new figures showing 6,347 fewer people in Coventry claiming... Local News
Conservatives’ long-term economic plan bringing more families in Coventry the security of work 18th February 2015 Coventry Conservatives have welcomed new figures showing 6591 fewer people in the City claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance compared to 2010 – a drop of more than 50%... Local News
MEP to Visit Wasps RFC and Warwick Sports 18th February 2015 Newly elected MEP for Coventry, Dan Dalton and Coventry South Parliamentary candidate Gary Ridley, will be visiting Wasps RFC and Warwick Sports this Monday to... European News
New Growth Deal funding means more jobs and security for hardworking people in Coventry 29th January 2015 Gary Ridley, Parvez Akhtar and Michelle Lowe have welcomed the announcement of additional funding to support businesses and infrastructure in Coventry – helping... Local News
Earlsdon Councillors launch petition to save the Earlsdon Library 8th January 2015 A campaign led by Earlsdon Ward Councillor, Ken Taylor, has been launched in an effort to save the Earlsdon library from possible closure. Local News
Statement on ‘Combined Authority’ by the Leader of the Conservative Group, Coventry City Council, Councillor John Blundell 26th November 2014 Councillor John Blundell has issued a statement concerning Combined Authorities. Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
