Inward investment in Coventry

Coventry is a dynamic, vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and cultural life, fed by the many communities who have settled here from around the world.

Housing

Coventry has a wide choice of areas to live, with a wide variety of homes. The cost of living is considerably less here than other cities in the UK, so relocated staff can afford to live in trendy and prosperous areas of the city for a fraction of the cost of living in equivalent areas in London and other major cities.

Solihull, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within a 30 minute drive of the city, making it possible to combine exclusive country living with all the benefits and amenities city working brings.

"I chose to relocate to Warwickshire for the more relaxed pace of life, where I could live in the beautiful countryside and yet be only a short drive away from the many facilities that Coventry and its neighbouring towns have to offer."

Retail therapy

A billion pound retail development will soon double the size of the shopping and leisure offer in Coventry city centre. IKEA has its first city centre store in Coventry and across the city there are many district shopping centres and retail parks, home to all the major fashion, electrical and home retailers.

Culture

Coventry's cultural portfolio includes:

• Warwick Arts Centre: the country's biggest arts complex outside London which hosts music, comedy and theatre.
• The Belgrade Theatre: one of the UK's strongest producing houses.
• Coventry Transport Museum: The largest collection of British road transport in the world.
• Herbert Art Gallery & Museum: offers a wealth of cultural and learning opportunities for all ages.
  

All have received major investment to give the city a growing reputation in the arts and culture.

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