http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news Coventry City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 17 May 2012 02:34:59 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:34:59 +0000 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/417/launch_of_coventrys_community_cohesion_awards For the third year running, projects from across the private, public, voluntary, community and young people's sectors in Coventry will be given the opportunity to enter the city's Community Cohesion Awards. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/416/councils_longest_serving_councillor_to_be_elected_lord_mayor Cllr Tim Sawdon, Coventry City Council's longest serving councillor, is to be elected Lord Mayor of Coventry at the Council's Annual Meeting on Thursday 17 May. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:31:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/415/relive_houchens_diving_header_on_the_giant_screen The greatest day in the Sky Blues' history will be relived on the biggest TV screen in the city. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:06:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/414/coventry_primary_school_becomes_energy_efficient Charter Primary School in Coventry has become one of the first primary schools in the city to self-fund retro-fitted solar panels. The school which was built in 2005 has had a solar photovoltaic array installed consisting of 17 panels. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:55:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/412/statement_from_council_leader_on_talks_about_coventry_city_fc Council Leader Cllr John Mutton said: “Following the recent discussions between Coventry City Council, The Higgs Charity, representatives of the Football Club and SISU, everything at the moment must remain strictly confidential. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/411/cabinet_member_welcomes_adoption_scorecards A leading Cabinet Member has today welcomed the publication of the government's new system of scorecards which are to be used to track how quickly children are placed with adoptive families. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/410/coventry_city_council_launches_recruitment_drive_for_foster_care_fortnight Fostering for Coventry really pays. That's the main message from Coventry City Council at the start of this year's Foster Care Fortnight (14-27 May), the national awareness raising campaign organised by the Fostering Network. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:08:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/409/tours_and_trails_for_2012 Coventry is offering a series of tours to add to its visitor experience as the city gears up for London 2012. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:22:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/408/the_godiva_festival_2012-line-up_revealed The UK’s biggest, free three day family event the Godiva Festival is returning to Coventry. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:19:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/407/coventry_votes_no_to_an_elected_mayor Coventry residents have voted against the Council being run by an elected Mayor. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:42:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/405/dont_be_fooled_by_a_scammer Coventry residents are being urged to speak up against con artists as part of Scam Awareness Month. Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/404/decision_day_as_coventry_heads_for_the_polls It's decision day (Thursday 3 May) as local people take to the polls to vote in the Local Election and Referendum. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:17:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/403/last_chance_to_support_this_years_lord_mayors_charity_appeal Lord Mayor, Councillor Keiran Mulhall is reminding everyone in the city that it's not too late to donate one pound to support his charity appeal for this year. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/402/street_parties-final_numbers_are_in Staff at Coventry City Council have been doing their best to encourage residents to organise a street party for the Diamond Jubilee in June, and with the April closing date now gone, have had 64 enquiries for application forms, and 31 confirmed parties. Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/413/housing_and_council_tax_benefit_welfare_reform_update Tim Savill head of Benefits attended Landlords' Forum and provided an update on Welfare Reform. He talked about the background of Welfare Reform, why the changes are already happening (Housing Benefit Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:32:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/401/world_war_two_planes_to_feature_in_broadgate Three Replica World War Two planes will be on display in Broadgate from the 5th- 7th May. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:12:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/400/the_olympics_is_coming_to_your_city-local_leaders_needed Have you heard – the Olympics is coming to YOUR city! Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:19:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/399/coventry_mysteries_week_2012__big_sing_planned_for_city_centre On the afternoon of Sunday 10 June, hundreds will gather in the Precinct to sing a new work for voices, and organisers are looking for as many community groups, choirs, young people, musicians and individuals (even without singing experience) to take part and treat the shoppers to a thrilling surprise - and you can be part of it! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:10:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/398/london_2012_olympic_football_draw_live The official draw to see which teams will be playing in Coventry in the London 2012 Olympic Football competition takes place tomorrow(Tues 24). Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:40:00 +0100 http://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/397/sign_up_to_london_2012_inspired_sowe_valley_relay_walk Residents of all ages from across Coventry will be given the chance to explore and enjoy the Sowe Valley Footpath as part of an ambitious community relay walk on Saturday 23rd June 2012. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:07:00 +0100