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
Cllr Tim Mayer welcome £970 million boost to police funding 15th December 2018 Cllr Tim Mayer has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that funding for the police system will increase by up to £970 million next year, the biggest increase... Local News
Cllr Tim Mayer welcomes figures showing exports have risen in West Midlands 7th December 2018 New figures show that the West Midlands exported 33,843 million worth of goods and services in the year to September 2018. This is an increase of 3.2 from the... Local News
Calls to extend consultation on greenbelt development 27th November 2018 A controversial planning application to develop greenbelt land in Eastern Green has been received by Coventry City Council. It follows the approval of the... Local News
Calls to extend consultation on greenbelt development 27th November 2018 A controversial planning application to develop greenbelt land in Eastern Green has been received by Coventry City Council. It follows the approval of the... Local News
20 is plenty but should we have to wait 3 to 4 years for it? 21st November 2018 The Tile Hill Village Residents’ Group submitted a petition for roads around Tile Hill Village to become a 20MPH zone including Station Avenue, Cromwell Lane... Local News
Tax-free news from West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street 4th November 2018 Working together as a region, using a business approach, we’ve won over £1.7billion of extra funding from the Government. That’s why I DON’T have to raise your... Local News
Coventry Conservatives welcomes winter social care funding 25th October 2018 The government recently announced how much additional funding local authorities in England will receive to ease pressures over winter thanks to our balanced... Local News
Could George Eliot be the face of the new £50? 24th October 2018 The Bank of England has announced they’ll be issuing a new £50 note following speculation that the denomination might be discontinued. They’ve also asked the... Local News
A load of Bollards. 4th October 2018 As residents will know the council has spent over £1,200 on van rental to block a hole following broken bollards at the entrance to Broadgate. Conservative... 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
