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 Say "NO" To Homophobia And Transphobia 13th May 2011 Coventry Conservatives will join with members of the Coventry Partnership outside the Coventry Central Library on the 14th of May 2011 from 11am to 2pm, to... Local News
Kevin Foster named as Leader of Coventry Conservatives 10th May 2011 Cllr Kevin Foster was elected unopposed as the new Leader of Coventry Conservatives at a meeting of Conservative Councillors on Monday 09 May. The new deputy... Local News
Local Conservatives Welcome Help for the Poorest Children through the Pupil Premium 11th April 2011 Local Conservatives have welcomed new figures which show that disadvantaged children in Coventry are set to receive £4,273,000 this year under the Coalition... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Government Pothole Money 29th March 2011 Local Conservatives have welcomed news from the Department for Transport confirming that Coventry City Council is set to receive an additional £488,183 to help... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Start of Street Lighting Improvements 25th March 2011 Leading City Councillors have welcomed the start of work to improve Coventry’s street lighting and lit traffic signs. The programme will replace or upgrade... Local News
Councillor Gets Godiva Guarantee 16th March 2011 Councillor Gary Ridley has welcomed guarantees given to him by the Leader of Coventry City Council that the Godiva Festival will continue beyond 2012. Local News
Councillor visits CRASAC 3rd March 2011 Councillor Allan Andrews visited the Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Clinic on March 1 to learn more about the important services it provides to victims of... Local News
Councillor welcomes Government money for pothole repairs 28th February 2011 Councillor Allan Andrews, Conservative Spokesman for City Services, which includes highways, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will give £100... Local News
Conservatives Reveal Budget Options 15th February 2011 Coventry Conservatives have unveiled the full details of their alternative budget as Coventry City Council prepares to debate Labour’s proposals for the year... 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
