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 Welcome Cheylesmore Riot Sentences 23rd June 2012 Cheylesmore’s Conservative Councillors have welcomed the sentences passed down this week on four men convicted of violent disorder in relation to their role in... Local News
Hot Food Takeaway Plan Gets Cold Reception 15th June 2012 Cheylesmore Ward Councillors Hazel Noonan & Kevin Foster have welcomed news that the City Council has refused planning permission for a late night takeaway that... Local News
Local Councillors Welcome National Express Assurances over Bendy Bus 25th April 2012 Local Conservative Councillors have welcomed assurances given by National Express Coventry after they urged a re-think to its plans to use a bendy bus on the... Local News
Conservative Councillors Call for Bendy Bus Re-think 12th April 2012 Local Conservative Councillors have called on National Express Coventry to re-think its plans to use a bendy bus on the number 12 route through Earlsdon, which... Local News
Coventry Conservatives Back Portas Pilot Bid 29th March 2012 Conservatives Rally Behind a Bid For Funding To Help Boost City Centre Retail. Local Conservatives have this week pledged their support for a bid seeking a... Local News
Welcome For Council’s Cemetery Roads U-Turn 29th March 2012 Cllr Hazel Noonan and Campaigners Have Welcomed a Decision by The City Council to Cease Burials in Roads at Coventry’s Historic London Road Cemetery. Local News
Council to Debate Ring and Ride Changes 13th March 2012 Conservative Councillors Table Motion Backing Service Users’ Concerns About Proposed Ring & Ride Membership Scheme. Local News
It’s Not Wireless, It’s Clueless 22nd February 2012 Leading Conservative Councillors have criticised plans by the ruling Labour Council to spend £34,000 on new laptopsfor Councillors. The plans, due to be... Local News
740 Cov Kids Could Benefit As Conservatives Unveil Budget Plan 22nd February 2012 Cllr John Blundell, Deputy Leader of Coventry Conservatives, has put forward his alternative plans for the City Council budget for 2012/13. The highlight of the... 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
