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
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
Fresh taxpayer bailout for Coombe Abbey hotel 2nd October 2018 Labour councillors will today approve plans to provide luxury hotel Coombe Abbey with a £2 million bail out. Under the proposals the hotel will be able to... Local News
Coventry taxpayers fund Labour councillors trip to Russia 1st October 2018 Conservatives on Coventry City Council have raised concerns about plans to send three Labour Councillors to attend a ‘peace forum’ in Russia at the end of... Local News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
