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
Coventry Conservatives Urge Answers to Questions following Daniel Pelka Convictions 2nd August 2013 Senior Conservative Councillors have urged the City Council to answer a series of questions following the convictions and sentencing for the murderers of Daniel... Local News
Conservative Councillor Calls for More Time Over GP Surgery Closure 24th July 2013 The Deputy Leader of Coventry Conservatives, Councillor Allan Andrews, has raised concerns about the closure of a GP’s surgery in Styvechale and has called for... Local News
Leading Conservative Criticises Council Attempts to Hide Pay Offs 23rd July 2013 The Leader of Coventry Conservatives, Councillor John Blundell, has heavily criticised the Labour-controlled Council’s proposal to prevent all Councillors from... Local News
PM backs Small Business Saturday 17th July 2013 The Government is working closely with partners, including American Express, to bring Small Business Saturday to the UK which will be on December 7th, the... Local News
Councillor Welcomes Progress on Green Lane Underpass 23rd May 2013 A leading Conservative Councillor is delighted at the progress that has been made to combat problems at a troubled underpass in Stivichall. Local News
Coventry Conservatives Elect New Leader 17th May 2013 Coventry Conservative Councillors have elected a new Leader and Deputy Leader. Local News
Councillor calls on business property owners to take pride in community 2nd April 2013 Conservative Councillor Allan Andrews has called on business property owners in Stivichall to clean up their act and take more pride in the community. Local News
Councillor urges action to improve troubled subway 18th March 2013 The chairman of Earlsdon Neighbourhood Forum, Councillor Allan Andrews, is urging the Council to help combat problems at a troubled subway in Stivichall. Local News
Conservatives Call For Council Tax Freeze 8th February 2013 Cllr John Blundell, Deputy Leader of the Conservative group on Coventry Council, has today (Friday 8th February 2013) urged the ruling Labour group not to raise... Local 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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
