Call to use Drones to Tackle Fly-Tipping Thursday, 8 January, 2026 Coventry Conservatives are calling on the Council to adopt drone technology as part of a strengthened local strategy to tackle persistent and costly fly-tipping. Fly-tipping remains a major issue for communities and council services in Coventry, with thousands of incidents reported each year. In the past year alone, Coventry City Council’s Environmental Enforcement Team has handled more than 11... 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
GARY RIDLEY: NEW ANNUAL TAX SUMMARIES WILL SHOW HARDWORKING TAXPAYERS WHERE THEIR MONEY IS BEING SPENT 6th November 2014 The prospective Conservative candidate for Coventry South, Gary Ridley, has welcomed the announcement that over 24 million hardworking taxpayers will start to... Local News
Coventry Conservatives select Parliamentary Candidates to take on Labour 28th October 2014 The Conservatives have selected their Prospective Parliamentary Candidates for Coventry for the next General Election. Local News
New apprenticeships mean more young people in Coventry getting the skills they need for the future 22nd October 2014 The Deputy Leader of Coventry Conservatives, Councillor Allan Andrews, has welcomed new figures showing 2870 new apprenticeships were started by people in the... Local 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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
